Emily Lampa: The former “AM Buffalo” co-host has landed her next job.
In an Instagram post, Lampa announced that she will be a show host on the Home Shopping Network multiplatform programs.
“I cannot wait to get started,” she posted. “I’m absolutely blown away by this opportunity!”
Lampa was told several weeks ago that she wasn’t going to be involved when “AM Buffalo” becomes “7Life” and is moved from WKBW-TV to online in September.
A former WGRZ-TV (Channel 2) reporter, Lampa replaced longtime “AM Buffalo” host Linda Pellegrino in February 2021.
Robert J. McCarthy: The former Buffalo News political reporter, who retired from the newspaper earlier this year, also has a new job. He will become the political analyst for WKBW, confirmed News Director Aaron Mason. It is a part-time job in what promises to be an interesting election year.
McCarthy had worked at The News for 41 years, more than 30 as a political reporter.
Josh Roy: He has been named news director for WIVB-TV/WNLO-TV following weeks as the acting news director after the departure of Brianne Betts. Betts was on medical leave for several weeks and never returned.
Roy has a great media last name made famous by the fictional Roy family of the Emmy-winning HBO series “Succession” led by Logan Roy (Brian Cox).
A Tonawanda native who now lives in Lancaster with his wife, Andrea, and their two children, Roy is a homegrown success story. He has been at WIVB for 20 years. He began as a photojournalist, receiving promotions to news operation manager, assistant news director and acting news director before getting the job permanently.
His resume includes Emmy awards, Associated Press awards and Edward R. Murrow awards.
“Josh is a seasoned journalist with decades of experience at News 4,” said WIVB-TV/WNLO General Manager Joe Abouzeid in a release. “He is a terrific leader who will help the News 4 team provide even more great news coverage to the…
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