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Investigative Reporter KDKA-TV News. Author, runner, aging rocker, Pirate fan. Email story ideas to asheehan@kdka.com

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Investigative Reporter
Company Name KDKA-TV / CBS AFFILIATE PITTSBURGH, PA.
Dates Employed Sep 1992 – Present Employment Duration 25 yrs 4 mos

• In-depth investigative and enterprise reporting at times exposing waste and corruption.

• Other times focusing on social problems, criminal justice, education and the environment.

• Many have resulted in changes in policy and law.

• Awards include Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, Gabriel, Pennsylvania Broadcaster

Association and Golden Quill.
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Pittsburgh leaders look to revitalize East Ohio Street as businesses call for help

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By Andy Sheehan Verified, KDKA Lead Investigator
| KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, PA) Verified
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district. But to do that, they must also address the impediments there — namely, panhandling, drug use and prostitution. This week, Mayor Corey O'Connor walked East Ohio Street with merchants asking the city to address these problems. The trip showed a tale of two streets. On one end, there are new upscale restaurants, a floral shop and a bakery. On the other, a block of vacant, blighted buildings.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor reflects on the 20 years since his father's death

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By Andy Sheehan Verified, KDKA Lead Investigator
| KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, PA) Verified
It was 20 years ago today that Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor died only eight months into his term. That time of grief was also a turning point for his son Corey -- the present mayor -- who decided then and there to follow his father's footsteps into a life of public service. Andy Sheehan has covered both men. He sat down with Pittsburgh's new Mayor O'Connor about his father's legacy and influence. He seemed to be everywhere.
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As police turn to surveillance technology, critics raise questions about privacy concerns

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By Andy Sheehan Verified, KDKA Lead Investigator
| KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, PA) Verified
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals. But critics say they sometimes go too far, invading privacy and violating civil rights. Police praise license plate readers Police say in early August, three men from Texas robbed Wendy's in Monroeville, Penn Hills, Scott Township and Peters Township as well as a McDonald's in Castle Shannon.
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