BNEWS Special Report: James McNiff, Burlington-Based Author & Writer

May 8, 2026

BNEWS Anchor Phil Gallagher chats with James McNiff, an author and writer based here in Burlington. Learn how McNiff’s genealogy research led to several publications both fiction and non-fiction.

Chris Flaherty

Chris Flaherty is a production coordinator at BCAT and an advisor for our after-school programs. Chris attended Quinnipiac University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in "Film, Video, & Interactive Media" with a Minor in English Writing in 2013. He is a BHS class of 2009 alumni, and was an active member at BCAT as Voyager and BCAT’s High School growing up. Chris enjoys giving back to the community where he grew up, and can be spotted covering many events about town. He enjoys the holiday season, going to the movies, and has always loved using video as a way of storytelling. He leads all of our entertainment reporting and coverage and produces our features and specials for BNEWS Entertainment Buzz.

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BNEWS Special Report: James McNiff, Burlington-Based Author & Writer