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: Autism Awareness, Early Intervention, and Family Advocacy (5-3-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammy Lee Demler sits down with Dr. Michael Cummings—Vice Chair of Psychiatry at the University at Buffalo and a national leader in autism care—to explore autism awareness, early diagnosis, and the realities families face navigating services. Dr. Cummings share…
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716 Together: Arbor Day, Conservation, and Community with Olmsted Parks (4-19-26)
This episode of 716 Together features Michael Sawyer, Forestry Manager at the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, in a conversation centered on urban forestry, conservation, and community involvement. Michael explains the vital role the Conservancy plays in maintaining Buffalo’s historic park system…
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716 Together: Advocacy, Awareness, and Hope with the National MS Society (4-19-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Andy Yates, Executive Director of the National MS Society’s Upstate New York Chapter, and Rachel Hohl, Board of Trustees member and MS advocate. The conversation highlights the mission of the National MS Society, the importance of …
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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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