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January-February
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Radford provides updates on O.J. Simpson as he speaks out about being the "most investigated person in history." Radford synthesizes interviews with Simpson and reports back to Buffalonian viewers. He also explains to locals how the court system works in regards to having a case, what lawyers do and can/cannot do it court, the jury process, and more.
- February 19-21: Buffalo Burbs series, can city and suburbs flourish side by side?
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March
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As all of New York prepares for the presidential primaries Radford reminds Buffalonians this is the first year the primaries have been held this early, normally they are in April or May.
- Series: Buffalo on the Brink. This series focuses on how Mayor Masiello wants layoffs and there is slight economic drop.
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April-May
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Mayor Masiello warns of tax increases and Radford explains to viewers what this means; there will be a 6.7% increase in taxes which will impact many middle class citizens in Buffalo.
- Important Topic: In April President Clinton goes to a funeral following a plane crash in Croatia
- Aviation News: In May there is another crash involving a Canadian palne.
- April 25: Keith recieves a package from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (N.F.T.A.) which discusses the N.F.T.A.'s Airport Improvement Program Ceremony occuring the following day on Friday April 26. This event will be held at the Greater Buffalo Airport to commemorate the start of the construction on the terminal as well as to unvail an 8x8 scale model of the entire Aiport Improvement Program.
- May 7-9: Radford does another report on casinos, their pros and cons. This mini series follows Radford recieving a letter from his previous report on the Windsor Casino.
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June-July
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Throughout June and July the O.J. Simpson case is brought up again. Radford reports on new evidence being discovered following his trial last year. He discusses what is on everyone's minds, "would this evidence have influenced or changed the outcome of the trial last year?" The answer Radford and courts give is they cannot know for sure.
- Important Topics: Gun violence increasing in Buffalo
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August
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Radford reports on last minute campaign attempts as the election nears. Radford also reports on canidates personalities such as Jack Kemp.
- August 25-28: The Democratic convention is hosted as the presidential election nears
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September
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As school starts up, Radford summarizes the frustration with Buffalo public school teachers.
- Segment: "Mom and Pop" shops are shutting down due to the economy resulting in empty buildings across the country. However, in Buffalo many of these empty building shave been turned into antique stores.
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October
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Continuing from his September reports, Radford reports on local schools. He describes how after 24 years Buffalo public schools have been cleared of supervision due to lack of intergration following the civil rights movement in the 1970's. The clearance has been a result of the localschools reaching unitary status.
- Civil trial for O.J. Simpson begins
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November-December
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In Novemeber Radford reports on the elections. throughout November and December, he also continues to update viewers on Simpson who continues to maintain his innocence but has changed his alibi since the police questioned him. In December Radfordfocuses on the Casino operations in Ontario. He analyzes the social and economic implications.
November 5: 1996 presidnetial election
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