Niko Tamurian
Sports Anchor/Reporter
ntamurian@CNYcentral.com
School: Buffalo State
Hometown: East Syracuse
Niko Tamurian joined the Action News Team in April of 2007 as a Sports Reporter. An East Syracuse-Minoa High School graduate, Niko knows the CNY sports scene inside and out. He earned an Associates Degree from the EMC program at Onondaga Community College and a bachelor's degree in journalism from Buffalo State. Most recently, Niko worked as a sports producer and videographer at WSYR-TV. He is now a part of the WSTM/WSTQ family. A New Yorker at heart, Niko is a die-hard SU sports fan, and he roots for the Bills, the Yankees, and the Sabres.
In is free time, he heads to the gym, spends time with family and friends, and enjoys watching his teams. As a sports reporter Niko brings stories from a broad spectrum of local sports. If you have a local sports story you feel deserves coverage email Niko at NTamurian@wstm.com
• Year Hired at Channel 3: April 2007
• Memorable Stories: Lacrosse Final Four, Big East Tournaments, NASCAR at the Glen
• Memorable Interview: Carmelo Anthony
• Dream Interview: Roger Maris
• Dream Job: This is my dream job!
• Role Model: Jim Valvano
• Why I'm a Journalist: Growing up as a Syracuse area 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. To be able to tell stories in a compelling fashion and hopefully make a difference.
• College: Associates from the EMC program at OCC, Bachelors from Buffalo State College
• Hometown: East Syracuse, 2003 graduate of ES-M High School
• Current Residence: East Syracuse
• Hobbies: Watching my favorite teams, golfing, weightlifting, spending time with family and friends.
• Favorite Sports Teams: SU, Bills, Yankees, Sabres
• Favorite Movie: All the Rocky movies, especially Rocky IV.
• Favorite TV Show: Pardon the Interruption, Survivorman because he one-man-bands like I do.
• Favorite Food: Pasta
• Favorite Destination: The Carrier Dome
Recent news stories
My School: Hamilton High/Middle School
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The seventh graders in the Hamilton Central School District have truly given everyone in Central New York an inspiring story and a great example of how we all should be.
My School: Nottingham High School
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Nottingham High School drama club is hard at work for its upcoming production of “Stage Door”, which will hit the high school auditorium stage from November 20-22.
My School: Fowler High School
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Fowler High School brought us into their Junior Court, a unique program which helps students of all ages.
My School: West Genesee High School
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Our latest edition of the My School segment takes us to Camillus, where West Genesee High School's Diversity Club tells us what they're all about and let's us in on some exciting upcoming events.
My School: C.W. Baker High School
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
C.W. Baker High School decided to tell all of Central New York that its music program and student radio station is a reason why it’s a special school.
Recent sports stories
Action News Athlete: Jennifer Locey
Yesterday at 6:22 p.m.
Jennifer Locey of Christian Brothers Academy is a big reason why her team is playing for a state championship this weekend.
State Soccer Brackets, and CBA's quest
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The CBA girls soccer team has never won a state championship, but that could change by the time this weekend's end.
State football semifinal brackets released
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Here is a look at the brackets for the New York State Football Semifinals.
Marcellus moves on, Westhill prepares for J.C.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Our Toyota High School Game of the Week takes place on a Saturday for the first time this season, as Westhill heads to Union-Endicott High School to take on Johnson City in the Class "B" State Quarterfinal game.
Marcellus wins one, B'ville captures three titles!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Baldwinsville wins three separate sectional championships, and Marcellus captures a title.
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