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: Parachute Credit Counseling (9-20-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, Lisa Robertson of Parachute Credit Counseling discusses how the nonprofit organization helps individuals manage debt, student loans, credit issues, and budgeting through free or low-cost counseling services. She emphasizes the importance of addressing financial chal…
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716 Together: Out of the Darkness Walk (9-13-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Anne Nowak, a volunteer leader with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), about suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and the organization's annual Out of the Darkness Walk in Western New York. The conversat…
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716 Together: HopeBridge Collaborative (9-6-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jill Redman, founder of HopeBridge Collaborative Western New York, a unique nonprofit focused on helping individuals and families who fall just above traditional poverty guidelines and often do not qualify for government assistance.…
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716 Together: Riley's Warriors (9-6-26)
In this inspiring episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with pediatric cancer survivor Riley Greene and his mother, Kellee Greene, about the mission of Riley’s Warriors, Inc. Founded after Riley’s own battle with Burkitt’s lymphoma, the nonprofit supports local pediatric cancer pat…
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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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