BUFFALO, NY – Adam Benigni will once again be the Sports Director at Channel 2 News (wgrz.com), a title he held from 2013 through 2017. Pete Gallivan will become the new co-anchor of WNY's #1 rated morning show Daybreak (M-F 4:30a-7a).
“We are lucky to have two such respected and revered professionals to fill these two critical roles right here at 2 On Your Side,” said WGRZ President & General Manager Jim Toellner. “Adam is the undisputed Dean of the Buffalo TV sports arena. We have had a lot of sports fans express their missing of his reports and commentary. Pete has a tremendous following due to his strong News resume, warm morning personality and community presence.”
Benigni will return to Sports starting Monday, January 8, and will also be involved in news as a fill-in anchor along with other assignments.
Gallivan, a Western New York native, will co-anchor 'Daybreak' with Melissa Holmes. He takes over for John Beard (who has announced his retirement) during the week of January 15.
