Charlie Specht

Charlie is the Investigative Reporter for 2 On Your Side (WGRZ-TV) in Buffalo, N.Y.

He is an award-winning reporter in newspapers and television. His reporting has led to the resignation of powerful people, changes in government policy and reforms in New York State law.

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.