Anchor. Producer. Reporter. Photographer. Editor.

"A Tale of Two Families" on YNN

2010-02-13T17:40:00.006-05:00

The severe winter storm moving across the Eastern part of the country doesn't look like it will have much impact on weather conditions here in Buffalo. That doesn't mean that people here aren't feeling the effects of the storm. YNN's Jason Torreano caught up with two families at the airport hoping to leave - but having trouble.

*The story was written, edited, reported and shot (except for the intro and out stand-ups) by YNN anchor/video journalist Jason Torreano.

"New York's Oldest Sex Offender" on YNN

2010-02-13T17:40:00.005-05:00

He’s New York’s oldest registered sex offender and now he's living on his own.100-year-old Theodore Sypnier was released from a transitional house Monday morning and officials say he remains defiant and unapologetic.YNN's Jason Torreano tells us why Sypnier could be moving into your neighborhood.

*The story was written, edited, reported and shot by YNN anchor/video journalist Jason Torreano.

"Snow Day" on YNN

2010-02-13T17:39:00.001-05:00

While it was clear skies for much of the day in Buffalo, the snowfall continued south --- blanketing communities like Dunkirk and Fredonia: closing schools, stopping travel and stranding motorists. YNN's Jason Torreano tells us why two men trying to get home, weren't having a lot of luck.

*The story was written, edited, reported and shot by YNN anchor/video journalist Jason Torreano.

"Flight 3407: One Year Later" on YNN

2010-02-13T17:38:00.002-05:00

The walk was just one way people across the community took time Friday to honor what happened in Clarence Center one year ago - a snowy February night where 50 people lost their lives.YNN's Jason Torreano tells us how one year later, in temples, at universities and on porches - people are remembering flight 3407.

*The story was written, edited, reported and shot by YNN anchor/video journalist Jason Torreano.

"Population Trends in New York" on YNN

2010-02-13T16:58:00.004-05:00

A report released in Fall 2009 says New York State is losing population with the biggest exodus happening in New York City.YNN's Jason Torreano caught up with one family who moved upstate from the city and tells us why at least one expert says the report could be misleading.

*The story was written, edited, reported and shot by YNN anchor/video journalist Jason Torreano.

"Retired - and looking for a job" on YNN

2009-12-06T09:50:00.003-05:00

This story is about a man in his mid-sixties who retired less than a year ago - and has already begun looking for another job to make ends meet. He is a part of a growing number of people who retire and find their pension just cannot support them, so their golden years, while still golden, also involve a bit of work.

YNN's Jason Torreano shot, edited, wrote and report this story.

YNN Anchoring for December 2009

2009-12-06T09:48:00.002-05:00

This is video of Anchor/Video Journalist Jason Torreano anchoring the A-Block of YNN Buffalo in December 2009.

"Final Mass" on YNN

2009-11-28T17:40:00.003-05:00

It's been a fixture in South Buffalo for more than a century. With the Catholic Diocese of WNY reorganizing its resources, several churches are combining with others around the area.

Jason Torreano spoke with parishoners about their memories at St. John The Evangelist's final mass.

The story was shot, edited, written and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Fun For Students, Safe For Residents" On YNN

2009-11-28T17:37:00.004-05:00

One college party.

Four fraternity members arrested.

Two students rushed to the Erie County Medical Center for alcohol poisoning.

Just what is life like for permanent residents in Buffalo's University Heights neighborhood? Can college students and long-time residents live in harmony?

The story was shot, edited, written and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Fighting For Answers" on YNN

2009-11-28T17:30:00.004-05:00

This story is about a WNY family fighting for answers. Their daughter, Amanda, was found dead - frozen and naked - stuffed in a garbage tote on Buffalo's East Side.

The story was shot, edited, written and reported by Jason Torreano(with the exception of the stand up).

Queen City Blaze Kills Two

2009-09-16T17:55:00.002-04:00

This is a story about two Buffalo firefighters losing their lives in a fire. It was reported, shot and edited by Jason Torreano

YNN Anchoring

2009-09-16T17:52:00.002-04:00

This is Jason Torreano anchoring the A-Block of YNN midday in late summer/early fall 2009.

Red Light - Green Light - in the Queen City

2009-08-02T20:59:00.002-04:00

This is a story about the Queen City's proposal to look into syncing red lights across Buffalo. It was written, edited, shot and reported by YNN's Jason Torreano.

Protecting Man's Best Friend

2009-08-02T20:57:00.001-04:00

This is a story about Buffalo animal control and its efforts to stop abuse of animals across the city. It was written, reported, shot and edited by YNN's Jason Torreano.

City Honors Honored

2009-08-02T20:48:00.001-04:00

This is a story about City Honors School in Buffalo, NY receiving some national attention. It was shot, edited, written and reported by YNN's Jason Torreano in spring 2009.

Your News Now - Anchoring for Aug. 2009

2009-08-02T20:45:00.003-04:00

This is Jason Torreano anchoring the A-Block of YNN Buffalo (Time Warner's 24-hour news channel) in Aug. 2009.

"Let's talk about sex" on KXMB-TV

2009-03-20T21:45:00.000-04:00

Are colleges in Bismarck doing enough to educate students on safe sex? Is it a college's responsibility at all? KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano investigates.

"Roll out" on KXMB-TV

2009-03-19T23:45:00.001-04:00

Car companies are rolling out some new ways of getting you to put the key in the ignition. Jason Torreano found out more about Hyundai's new program.

"Live like you were dying" on KXMB-TV

2009-03-18T22:13:00.001-04:00

Steve Larson is dying of ALS - but has valuable lessons on life to teach us all . KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano spoke with Larson every month about "life lessons." With each visit, the disease progressed - taking over Larson's body but not getting anywhere near his spirit. This is Jason's last story with Steve prior to his departure from Bismarck.

"How to save a life" on KXMB-TV

2009-03-18T22:06:00.002-04:00

Meet a young girl from Bismarck who overcame incredible odds - and hear how a total stranger helped save her life.

"The doctor is in" on KXMB-TV

2009-03-18T22:02:00.000-04:00

Dr. Shiraz Hyder lives in Bismarck - but his heart, at least a part of of his heart, remains in Pakistan. KX News anchor/reporter Jason Torreano catches up with the doctor on some of his charitable endeavors and looks at how a little bit of Bismarck has shaped one Pakistani hospital.

"Down with the Demonettes" on KXMB-TV

2009-03-15T10:47:00.003-04:00

The Bismarck High Demonettes competed at nationals. KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano saw how his dancing skills, or lack thereof, measured up.

"Steve Larson" on KXMB-TV

2009-01-06T10:40:00.001-05:00

This series takes viewers inside the hospital to a man named Steve Larson. Steve Larson is dying of ALS - but has lessons on life to teach us all. This story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Buying organic" on KXMB-TV

2009-01-06T10:36:00.000-05:00

This story talks about what exactly the organic label on food products means. It was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Cell phone addict" on KXMB-TV

2009-01-06T10:32:00.000-05:00

This story is about addiction to technology. For the piece, Jason Torreano took a couple locals' cell phones for the day to see how they'd cope. It was edited, reported and partly shot by Jason Torreano.

"HIV test-Part II" on KXMB-TV

2009-01-06T10:29:00.000-05:00

This story was done as part of a series on World AIDS Day. KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano went and took viewers along from start to finish for an HIV/AIDS test. The story was reported and edited by Jason Torreano.

"Gas prices and holiday travel" live shot on KXMB-TV

2008-12-24T11:34:00.000-05:00

A live shot on holiday travel and gas prices by Jason Torreano.

"Paralympics" on KXMB-TV, CBS 12

2008-12-24T11:25:00.003-05:00

A story on one young man's battle to be on the Paralympic soccer team. It was written, edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"HIV testing" on KXMB-TV

2008-12-04T13:00:00.003-05:00

This story aired on World AIDS Day and aims to show viewers how painless and easy HIV testing is. KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano went to get an HIV test and took viewers along for the procedure. It aired on KXMB-TV. The story was edited, reported and anchored by Jason Torreano.

"Family without borders" on KXMB-TV

2008-12-04T12:57:00.001-05:00

This story is on an exchange student from Brazil studying in Bismarck, North Dakota. The story was edited, reported and anchored by Jason Torreano. It aired on KXMB-TV in Nov. 2008.

"Holiday Walk" on KXMB-TV

2008-12-04T12:50:00.004-05:00

This is a story on downtown Bismarck businesses fighting back against the big box stores for your money this holiday season. It was anchored, edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Pet therapy" on KXMB-TV

2008-11-16T11:46:00.002-05:00

This story was about a pet therapy program at a local hospital. It was reported, edited and shot by Jason Torreano.

"Energy hog" on KXMB-TV

2008-11-16T11:43:00.000-05:00

This vo/sot was about an energy-awareness workshop at the Bismarck Public Library. It was produced, reported, shot, edited and anchored by Jason Torreano.

"Horror on Harmon" on KXMB-TV, CBS 12

2008-11-16T11:37:00.000-05:00

This story was about a man who loves Halloween -- loves it so much that he spends months each year creating a haunted house out of his own house. It was edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"University enrollment" on KXMB-TV

2008-11-16T11:28:00.002-05:00

This story dealt with the increasing, record-breaking enrollment at colleges and universities across Bismarck. It was reported, edited and partly shot by Jason Torreano.

"Using credit to get credit" Part 2 on KXMB-TV

2008-11-16T11:20:00.002-05:00

This story is the second of a two-part series on cheating that aired during November 2008 sweeps. It was produced, reported and edited by Jason Torreano.

"Using credit to get credit" Part 1 on KXMB-TV, CBS 12

2008-11-16T11:15:00.002-05:00

This story is the first of a two-part series on cheating that aired during November 2008 sweeps. It was produced, reported and edited by Jason Torreano

"Using credit to get credit" promo

2008-11-16T11:12:00.002-05:00

This promo aired during November 2008 sweeps for a two-part series on cheating. It was produced by Jason Torreano.

"Trick or treating" on KXMB-TV

2008-10-24T12:09:00.001-04:00

This story followed local high school students who went trick-or-treating a bit early. It was all in an effort to get some canned goods for those less fortunate in the Bismarck/Mandan community. The story was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano. It aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in October 2008.

“Adam Hamm” on KXMB-TV

2008-10-24T12:06:00.001-04:00

This vo/sot deals with the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner’s proposal to change the requirements for obtaining an unrestricted driver’s license. The vo/sot was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

“Gay in Bismarck” on KXMB-TV

2008-10-24T12:03:00.001-04:00

This story deals with the fall-out from a front page story that dealt with “Pride Fest” in North Dakota. It also examines how friendly—or unfriendly—the Bismarck/Mandan community is for those who are GLBT. It was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. Some of the video in the piece was also shot by Jason Torreano.

“Walking for suicide awareness” on KXMB-TV

2008-10-24T11:58:00.002-04:00

This story aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in Bismarck, North Dakota and talked about a suicide awareness walk that took place in Bismarck in October 2008. The story was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano. Jason Torreano is the anchor who introduces the piece.

“Pen pals with Laura Bush” on KXMB-TV

2008-10-24T11:49:00.002-04:00

This story spoke with a local North Dakota high school student who’s been writing back and forth with First Lady Laura Bush for several years. The story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano. It aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in October 2008.

“International students” on KXMB-TV

2008-10-24T11:47:00.001-04:00

This report is about the dramatic rise in international students choosing to study at Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota. In 2008, more than 400 students from around the world were enrolled at DSU. The story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano. The piece aired on KXMB-TV in October 2008.

"The First Lady" on KXMB-TV

2008-10-05T11:40:00.003-04:00

This report was on Laura Bush's visit to Bismarck. The reporters at KXMB-TV each covered a different angle of her visit; Torreano covered the First Lady's time at Riverside Elementary School. Included in this video is a live tease from the top of the 6 o'clock show, a live shot as well as the package. The story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"International perspectives" on KXMB-TV

2008-10-05T11:30:00.002-04:00

This is a story on German journalists visiting the Peace Garden State. The reporter and editor for the package was Jason Torreano. It was shot by Chris Hovden. The report aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in Bismarck, North Dakota in fall 2008.

Frank Herauf on KXMB-TV

2008-10-01T18:17:00.002-04:00

This story is about a wheelchair-bound Mandan, North Dakota man and the problems he faces with accessibility in town.
The package was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. Photojournalist Chris Hovden shot the story.

"A balancing act" on KXMB-TV

2008-10-01T18:08:00.003-04:00

Reported by KXMB-TV anchor/reporter Jason Torreano, this story looked at the difficult times a gymnastics center in Mandan, North Dakota is facing.

The story was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. Photojournalist Chris Hovden shot the story and assisted with editing.

"What's in a name - name brand vs. generic" on KXMB-TV

2008-10-01T18:03:00.003-04:00

This package had reporter Jason Torreano shop for groceries with a local member of the community. Their task? To see if you save money (and if so, how much) when you buy all generic products instead of their name-brand equivalent.

The story was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. The story was shot by photojournalist Chris Hovden. Hovden also assisted with editing.

Dangers of social-networking sites on KXMB-TV

2008-09-19T15:15:00.005-04:00

This is a longer-length feature on the potential dangers of online social-networking sites. This story aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in Bismarck, North Dakota. It was written and edited by Jason Torreano. It was shot by photographer Chris Hovden.

"Far from home" Tanya Tambo on KXMB-TV

2008-09-07T11:06:00.002-04:00

This is a story about a Zimbabwean student who is making a kind of second home for herself at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. I reported on this story in August 2008 for KXMB-TV, CBS 12.

News 10NBC practice

2007-09-15T16:10:00.002-04:00

While working as an associate producer at WHEC-TV, News 10NBC in Rochester, NY, I read through the first couple stories of the A-Block in early 2007. This sample video was practice and was not aired on WHEC-TV.

Murder package

2007-09-15T16:10:00.001-04:00

I wrote and voiced this murder package as practice while working as an associate producer at WHEC-TV, News 10NBC in Rochester, NY. This video sample was practice and was not aired by WHEC-TV.

Ramiero Rangel

2007-09-15T16:09:00.001-04:00

I wrote, voiced and edited some of this package while interning at WXXI-TV in Rochester, NY. The package aired on the children's news program "Assignment the World." ATW is seen by students in several U.S. states.

Bon voyage to Fast Ferry

2007-09-15T16:07:00.000-04:00

I wrote, voiced and edited this package at WHEC-TV, News 10NBC. It was completed during my tenure as an associate producer at News 10NBC. This video sample was practice and was not aired by WHEC-TV.

James Brown Death

2007-09-15T16:06:00.001-04:00

I wrote and voiced this package during my tenure at WHEC-TV, News 10NBC. This practice package was put together shortly after the death of James Brown. The package was practice and was not aired by WHEC-TV.

Transit Strike in NYC

2007-09-15T16:05:00.000-04:00

I was in New York City when negotiations were taking place between MTA officials and the union. I was also there when every train and bus across the city stopped. This is a stand-up from Grand Central.

First Amendment: Issues and Angles

2007-09-15T16:04:00.000-04:00

For one of my college classes, I did a half-hour documentary on the First Amendment and its many interpretations. I spoke to lawyers, newspaper editors, police chiefs and students about how they feel the First Amendment affects--or does not affect--their lives. This is the introduction to that documentary.

Furry feline travels

2007-09-15T16:03:00.000-04:00

I wrote this short piece during an internship at WXXI-TV in Rochester, NY. The piece aired on the children's news program "Assignment the World."

St. Patrick's Day Parade is on

2007-09-15T16:02:00.000-04:00

Upstate New York weather is unpredictable. This is a practice stand-up about the possible cancellation of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. I did this during my tenure as an associate producer at WHEC-TV, News 10NBC in Rochester, NY.