How to send news tips
If you want to blow the whistle on waste, corruption or wrongdoing, or have information on illegal or unethical activity, contact Charlie at Charlie.Specht@wgrz.com or by calling (716) 849-2231. All tips and inquiries will be treated as confidential.
You can also send documents via snail mail to:
WGRZ-TV
259 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202
Reporting experience
Charlie started his career in newspapers at The Buffalo News before moving to 7 Eyewitness News, WKBW-TV, in Buffalo, and later 2 On Your Side, WGRZ-TV.
Charlie’s reporting has led to state and federal investigations of government, medical and religious institutions, the resignation of powerful executives and changes in New York State law.