Niko Tamurian is the Sports Director at CNY Central. During football and basketball season, Niko reports the latest in Syracuse sports with the help of his co-star, Jack the Sports Dog. Niko joined the CNY Central team in 2007.
The Syracuse Press Club has honored Niko with several awards including Newcomer of the Year in 2008 and Best Sports Story and Best Sports Show in 2009.
It has been Niko’s dream to report on the sports teams that he grew up rooting for. A true New Yorker, Niko is a die-hard Syracuse University sports fan and roots for the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, and the New York Yankees and Knicks.
Niko grew up in East Syracuse and earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo. In addition to rooting for all of his favorite sports teams, Niko enjoys playing golf as a member at Olde Oak in Kirkville and spending time with his family and friends.
• Memorable Stories: Courtside reporting for SU-UConn 6 OT game, Cortland beating Salisbury in 2006 D-III Lacrosse Championship,
• Memorable Interview: Shaquille O’Neal, Cal Ripken Jr., and the skiers at Greek Peak’s Adaptive Program
• Dream Interview: Roger Maris
• Role Model: Jim Valvano
• Why I'm a Journalist: Growing up as a Syracuse sports fan it was always my dream to be able to present comprehensive and extensive coverage of all the teams I grew up rooting for. It’s an honor to be able to tell the stories that compel you, as well as the stories of those athletes that sometimes get overlooked but are so special to our area.
• Current Residence: Eastwood
• Hobbies: Watching my favorite teams, golfing, weightlifting, spending time with family and friends, walking Jack the Sports Dog
• Favorite Movie: All of the "Rocky" movies, especially "Rocky IV", "Independence Day", "Avatar", "The Express", so many others.
• Favorite TV Show: "Lost", "Baseball Tonight", "Pawn Stars"
• Favorite Food: Pasta
• Favorite Destination: The Carrier Dome
