Gala dinner to benefit Investigative Post features Margaret Sullivan, Washington Post columnist and former New York Times public editor, as keynote speaker. Lee Coppola will be honored for his contributions to journalism in Western New York.

The dinner will feature Margaret Sullivan as keynote speaker. She recently joined Washington Post as national media columnist after a successful stint as public editor of The New York Times. Sullivan, of course, also served as editor of The Buffalo News. Maryalice Demler of WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo will serve as master of ceremonies and Lee Coppola, veteran investigative reporter and educator, will be honored for his contributions to journalism in Western New York.

Support Investigative Post, Buffalo & WNY's only investigative reporting center, by purchasing a table or tickets to its inaugural benefit dinner Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. There will be a cocktail hour at 6pm followed by the dinner at 7pm. Cocktail attire is required.

Purchases are also accepted by mail. Make checks payable to Investigative Post and mail to our offices at 487 Main Street, Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14203.