716 Together
716 Together
716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the…
716 Together: Protecting Western New York’s Wild Places (8-30-26)
In this episode, Tammie Lee Demler welcomes ecologist and Stewardship Director Josh Balisteri of the Western New York Land Conservancy. Balisteri explains the Conservancy’s mission to permanently protect and manage lands with significant ecological value, from wetlands and forests to agricultural p…
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716 Together: The Heart Behind Big Big Table (8-23-26)
Host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Chef Tom Herrick of Big Big Table, Buffalo’s pay-as-you-can community café. Herrick shares how his experience witnessing food waste in the hospitality industry inspired him to join an organization focused on food rescue, community connection, and dignified dining.…
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716 Together: 5 Loaves Farm (8-16-26)
Matt Kauffman, founder of 5 Loaves Farm, shares how an urban farm in Buffalo's West Side has become a hub for fresh food, youth development, community connection, and spiritual renewal. The conversation explores the farm’s origins, youth internship programs, farmers market, community meals, educati…
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716 Together: I Was There: Unknown Stories of Vietnam (8-9-26)
Co-curators Mary Brenna Taylor and Ellen Martin discuss I Was There: Unknown Stories of Vietnam, a moving exhibit dedicated to preserving and honoring the experiences of Vietnam veterans. They share the inspiration behind the project, details about accompanying events, veteran roundtables, the Movi…
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716 Together: Niagara Falls Outreach Ministry (8-9-26)
Bob Moore, Director of Niagara Falls Outreach Ministry, and ministry participant Kianna discuss how faith-based outreach is transforming lives in Niagara Falls. Kianna shares her powerful personal journey through addiction recovery, health challenges, and spiritual growth, describing how the minist…
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716 Together: Perseid Meteors, Space Mysteries, and a Night Under the Stars (8-2-26)
Tammie Lee Demler welcomes Tim Collins and Terry Farrell of 7th Magnitude to discuss astronomy events and public stargazing opportunities. The guests highlight the August 12 Perseid meteor shower, expected to provide excellent viewing conditions, and promote a free astronomy event at Knox Farm Stat…
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716 Together: Ticks, Pets, and Prevention (7-26-26)
Host Tammie Lee Demler interviews veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter about the growing risks posed by ticks to both pets and humans. They discuss tick-borne diseases, prevention options such as oral medications, collars, topicals, and natural remedies, along with the pros and cons of each. Dr. Richter e…
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716 Together: Saving The Eastern Monarch Butterfly (7-19-26)
In this episode, Tammie Lee Demler welcomes butterfly conservation advocate David O’Donnell to discuss his decades-long passion for monarch butterflies and native plant education. O’Donnell explains the challenges facing monarch populations, including habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides, w…
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716 Together: Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak (7-19-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Dr. Michael Merrill about the recent increase in Cyclospora cases across New York State. They discuss what Cyclospora is, how it spreads through contaminated fresh produce, common symptoms, who is most at risk, and when medical tes…
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716 Together: Against The Storm Foundation (7-12-26)
Host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jack Freedenberg, founding board member of the Against the Storm Foundation, about the organization’s mission to support families affected by blood cancers and other community needs. The conversation highlights the foundation’s upcoming Rock for the Cure fundraiser…
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