17-02-2025
Mike Micoli, longtime News 4 engineer, passes away
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Mike Micoli, a longtime engineer at WIVB News 4, passed away on Saturday after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Micoli began his career with News 4 in May 1995 as an engineer, working as a truck technician and master control operator. He was instrumental in making sure newscasts from the studio and the field were flawless.
Micoli was the first satellite truck operator at the scene of the tragic Flight 3407 crash, providing news hits non-stop for News 4 and every 15 minutes for overseas networks. He worked until 4 p.m. the following day, working almost 26 hours.
Micoli also enjoyed working various sporting events in Buffalo, as well as the World's Largest Disco.
He will be greatly missed by everyone at News 4.
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