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Award-winning investigative journalist for @BTPMNPR Disabilities Beat. 🖊️’d: Investigating Disability Issues @GIJN. Member: @IRE_NICAR @AHCJ #CripTheNews♿️

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Greetings! My name is Emyle (pronounced Emily) and I'm an investigative journalist focused on covering the disability community. As a disabled and neurodivergent journalist, I'm proud to lead WBFO's Disabilities Desk, which focuses on covering disability rights and access issues. We cover disability without pity, and swap out the "inspirational" for the investigative journalism this community so greatly deserves. Our coverage looks at a variety of topics, including history, independent living, …

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The Care Crisis: WNYer shares what is is like being without home care staff two-thirds of the day...

The Care Crisis: WNYer shares what is is like being without home care staff two-thirds of the day...

Renee Christian’s life is being severely impacted by a statewide care crisis that she believes could threaten…

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Buffalo Public Schools to allow reasonable accommodations to face masks after local family sues t...

Buffalo Public Schools to allow reasonable accommodations to face masks after local family sues t...

Earlier this week, Buffalo Public Schools quietly agreed in federal court to begin reaching out to families w…

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Have Brown and Walton lived up to promises of using ASL interpretation and captioning?

Have Brown and Walton lived up to promises of using ASL interpretation and captioning?

Democratic Nominee India Walton and Incumbent Mayor Byron Brown have said a lot this election cycle, but how …

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WNYers testify on caregiver shortage impacting disability community: 'Real unmet needs'

WNYers testify on caregiver shortage impacting disability community: 'Real unmet needs'

On Tuesday, Western New Yorkers were among those testifying at an over four-hour hearing on a staffing crisis…

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'I worry that he won't survive this virus': Williamsville family says school mask mandate will pr...

'I worry that he won't survive this virus': Williamsville family says school mask mandate will pr...

The last few weeks of summer vacation have been nerve-racking for the Mondschein family. For Paul, in-person …

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Khalid's Pittsburgh stop captures the essence of 'Free Spirit'

Khalid's Pittsburgh stop captures the essence of 'Free Spirit'

In a one hour and 46-minute set, 21-year-old Khalid delivers the mainly teen audience a relatable set, focuse…

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Carl Cain, former Niagara Falls police deputy superintendent, announces mayoral run

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Former Niagara Falls Police Deputy Superintendent Carl Cain is making another run for mayor of Niagara Falls in next year’s election. Cain previously ran as a Republican against the current mayor, Democrat Robert Restaino, in 2023. He lost by 212 votes. Cain said that election made clear to him that voters connected with his platform. "I think what has happened before, because I lost by less than 300 votes, was that the voters showed me that they believe that I'm the one.
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SBA opens temporary Erie County office for low-interest loan assistance after September floods

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By Emyle Watkins Verified
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Flash floods in early September left many homeowners and businesses in Western New York with soaked basements, ruined belongings and other property damage. In response, the United States Small Business Administration has set up a temporary office at Tonawanda’s Ellwood Fire Department until the end of day on November 16, 2026 to help eligible parties apply for low-interest disaster loans.
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'I've got their back:' Newly-elected Erie County 11th district legislator will focus on rural concerns

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In a competitive race, Republican Scott Honer defeated Democrat Zachary Beaudoin Tuesday night to represent much of southwestern Erie County in the county legislature. Honer will fill the 11th District seat currently held by Republican John Mills, who is set to retire in January after 20 years. Honer told BTPM that he plans to focus on the essential services that are significant to this heavily rural district.
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Awards

The Telly Awards

2020 - Social Issues, Non-Broadcast

New York State Self-Advocacy Association Media Award

2021 - Journalism
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