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: Keeping the Beat Alive - The Legacy and Future of the Hamburg Kingsmen (4-12-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler sits down with Stephan Anderman, Corps Director of the Hamburg Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps, to explore the rich history and vibrant future of this iconic Western New York organization. From its 1927 roots with the Hamburg Fire Department to …
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716 Together: PanCAN, PurpleStride, and the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer (4-5-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Jennifer Schiffmacher, Affiliate Advocacy Chair for the Western New York Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Jennifer shares her personal journey after losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, highlights vital patient and car…
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716 Together: Inside the Matthew 25 Center (4-5-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Emily Rue, Director of Ministry for the Matthew 25 Center—an outreach initiative of the Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawandas. Emily shares how the Center brings together food assistance, clothing, and medical equipment distri…
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716 Together: Ovarian Cancer Project (3-29-26)
This episode of 716 Together features Kathleen Maxian, founder of the Ovarian Cancer Project and ovarian cancer survivor, alongside Executive Director Marianne Hoover. Together, they share the organization’s mission to support women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers while advancing life‑saving edu…
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716 Together: Elder Law, Mental Health Access, and Fighting Scams in Western New York (3-22-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Brad Loliger, Supervising Attorney in the Guardianship Unit at the Center for Elder Law and Justice. The conversation explores how the organization protects older adults across Western New York through free civil legal services, in…
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716 Together: Everybody Eats - Inside Buffalo’s Big Big Table (3-15-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler talks with Morgan Stewart of Big Big Table, Buffalo’s pay‑as‑you‑can nonprofit café dedicated to ensuring that everyone—regardless of financial means—receives a dignified, chef‑prepared meal. Morgan shares how the restaurant blends community, …
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716 Together: Cannabis Use Among Adolescents with Dr. Michael Merrill (3-8-26)
On this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler sits down with Dr. Michael Merrill to unpack a major new JAMA study examining cannabis use among adolescents. Together, they explore how marijuana—especially today’s high‑potency products—may increase teens’ long‑term risk for psychosis, bipol…
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716 Together: Black History with Willie Price (3-1-26)
On this episode of 716 Together, host Tammy Lee Demler welcomes community advocate Willie Price for a lively and informative Black History Month quiz and conversation. Together, they explore Buffalo’s deep Black history—from Freedom Park’s role in the Underground Railroad to Aretha Franklin’s child…
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716 Together: Theodore Roosevelt’s Unexpected Inauguration and Buffalo’s National Legacy (2-15-26)
Host Tammie Lee Demler welcomes Spencer Morgan, Executive Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, for a fascinating look at one of Buffalo’s most nationally significant landmarks. Morgan shares the story of Theodore Roosevelt’s 1901 inauguration at the Ansley Wilcox House following Presi…
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716 Together: Suicide Prevention and Community Support in Western New York (2-8-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler is joined by Lauren Calabrese and Anne Nowak of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Western New York Chapter for an in‑depth conversation about suicide prevention, education, and hope. The guests discuss AFSP’s free, evidence‑info…
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