Joe Roetz
Multimedia Journalist
jroetz@CNYcentral.com
School: Temple University
Hometown: Levittown, PA
Before coming to Syracuse, Joe was most recently a reporter for WZBN-TV in Hamilton, New Jersey and an assignment editor for WTXF-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Joe loves music and when not reading his favorite book in his spare time, you can find Joe listening to his iPod at the gym. Joe also notes that he has been a lifetime Price is Right Fan!
• Year Hired: May 2008
• Memorable story you have reported on: The Saranac Brewery Fire in Utica on the opening day of Saranac Thursdays in 2008
• Memorable Interview: Governor David Paterson (he should be a comedian if being Governor doesn't work out)
• Dream Interview: John Lennon
• Dream Job: I wouldn't mind being a billionaire
• Role Models: Both of my parents
• Why I'm a Journalist: Everyone has a story to tell. I want to tell it.
• Current residence: Syracuse
• Astrological Sign: Leo (grrr)
• Family: My wife, Mary, and my dog Quincey who thinks he's a baby.
• Hobbies: I love getting lost in the woods with my iPod and a camera.
• Favorite Sports Team: Anything Philadelphia
• Favorite Musical Group: Dave Matthews Band
• Favorite Book: Anything Kurt Vonnegut and The Alex Cross series by James Patterson
• Favorite Movie: A League of Their Own
• Favorite TV Show: LOST (email me your theories, I could talk for hours!) and 24
• Favorite Food: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
• Favorite destination: I love Ithaca in the summer/fall!
Recent news stories
Facebook co-founder has advice for entrepreneurs
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
At 25-years-old, Chris Hughes helped revolutionize the way any of us communicate with each other online. On Tuesday, he shared some tips with aspiring entrenpreneurs
More angry customers come forward on Spinella's
Friday, November 13, 2009
Car owners claim they're missing titles and registrations from Spinella's. Some aren't allowed to drive the cars they are paying for.
Customers want answers from closed dealer
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Customers who purchased from Spinella's Auto Sales say they never got their title and registration. Now the dealership is closed and owners want answers.
Companies consider safety during shopping season
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
As shoppers ready themselves for the holiday shopping season, some stores are readying new safety measures.
Movement to stop new license plate fees
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Drivers are mandated to get new plates when they register their cars next year, but many aren't happy about it.
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