Michael grew up in Scotia, New York outside Albany where most of his family still resides. Prior to WTVH-TV, Michael was the morning anchor at WBNG-TV in Binghamton.

During his time at CBS 5, Michael has traveled all over the country covering events such as the 911 attacks, Space Shuttle launches and the Syracuse University Basketball Team’s victory in the NCAA tournament in New Orleans.

Michael is proud to be a supporter of the Central New York chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night Walk in downtown Syracuse. When he’s not working, Michael is generally enjoying time with friends, or walking his Dachshund “Kaiser.”