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Congresswoman Hochul: Support the Small Shops this Season

Congresswoman Kathy Hochul speaks in support of small business while appearing at Clayton's Gifts and Toys in Williamsville. Looking on is Clayton's co-owner Bruce Roberts. Photo by Michael Mroziak.
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul speaks in support of small business while appearing at Clayton's Gifts and Toys in Williamsville. Looking on is Clayton's co-owner Bruce Roberts. Photo by Michael Mroziak.

The day after Thanksgiving is known by retailers and shoppers alike as Black Friday, the first and traditionally busiest day of the holiday shopping season.  In advance of its arrival, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul was appearing at the first of several stops to encourage local consumers to consider supporting smaller, independently owned businesses this season.

Hochul will visit six stores within her district over the Thanksgiving weekend.  On Wednesday, she appeared at Clayton's Gifts and Toys on Main Street in Williamsville.  WBFO's Michael Mroziak was there to cover her appearance and has more in his report on the audio link.

Michael Mroziak is an experienced, award-winning reporter whose career includes work in broadcast and print media. When he joined the WBFO news staff in April 2015, it was a return to both the radio station and to Horizons Plaza.