Sean Kirst is a columnist at The Citizen and The Buffalo News. He covers a diverse range of themes including culture and society, arts and entertainment, and consumer technology, with a particular focus on holidays, baseball, and social-ESG issues. Sean's work has been featured in prominent publications, highlighting his insights on regional interests and global news.
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Sean Kirst's coverage is heavily focused on local news and human interest stories, with a strong emphasis on expert commentary. His articles often feature personal stories and community events, making him likely to be interested in pitches that highlight unique individuals or events within the Buffalo area.
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Patrick Stokes, by his beloved Lake Erie, in Dunkirk.
By: Sean Kirst
Patrick Stokes was in his early 50s, leading a quiet life in Fredonia, when he decided it was time to do what he calls "saying yes": He became a full-time team leader for an organization that feeds hot meals to the suffering in Ukraine.
By: Sean Kirst
Jean Marinaro has been at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy from the first day. For decades she has overseen meal preparation in what was once a school cafeteria, and a
By: Sean Kirst
At the “It’s a Wonderful Life” festival in Seneca Falls, Karolyn Grimes – who as a child actor offered the famous line in the movie about how angels get their wings – presented the annual George Bailey Award to the Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition. It was a moment of direct significance to Lill Kress of West Falls.
Cha’Khi Roseboro and Karson Tyler Maddox of the Makowski school, after meeting a few 1964 Bills: Appreciating that these Bills not only "won it," but did it in the neigborhood.
Sixty years ago this week, the great Bruce Shanks had a Christmas column for The Buffalo News of Olaf Fub, out shopping, that in many ways is true today.
The Evening News and Courier-Express closely followed the 1964 Bills, on their run to glory.
By: Sean Kirst
The enduring love and passion of Buffalo fans – dogged, raucous loyalty that's now part of the international football persona of this city – helps explain why these championship Bills still live in greater Buffalo, six decades later.
By: Sean Kirst
The Electric Tower is a skyline monument to the season.
By: Sean Kirst
Here is Sean Kirst's annual sampling of some quotes he won't forget, from 12 months of columns.
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