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, shares insight into the year‑round work of managing thousands of trees, and discusses the upcoming Arbor Day Tree Expo at Cazenovia Park. Listeners learn about tree care, native species, invasive pests like the emerald ash borer, and why preserving Buffalo’s tree canopy matters for safety, beauty, and environmental health. The episode invites families, nature lovers, and curious locals to connect more deeply with the city’s green spaces.

This episode of&nbsp;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&rsquo;s historic park system, shares insight into the year‑round work of managing thousands of trees, and discusses the upcoming Arbor Day Tree Expo at Cazenovia Park. Listeners learn about tree care, native species, invasive pests like the emerald ash borer, and why preserving Buffalo&rsquo;s tree canopy matters for safety, beauty, and environmental health. The episode invites families, nature lovers, and curious locals to connect more deeply with the city&rsquo;s green spaces.

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 day.

 

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 day.
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716 Together

716 Together: Arbor Day, Conservation, and Community with Olmsted Parks (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 early diagnosis, and the reality that there is “no one face of MS.” Rachel shares her personal journey living with relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis, offering an honest and hopeful perspective. The episode also spotlights community engagement through events like Walk MS Buffalo and Bike MS, illustrating how collective support, fundraising, and awareness fuel research, services, and empowerment for people affected by MS.

In this episode of&nbsp;716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Andy Yates, Executive Director of the National MS Society&rsquo;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 early diagnosis, and the reality that there is &ldquo;no one face of MS.&rdquo; Rachel shares her personal journey living with relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis, offering an honest and hopeful perspective. The episode also spotlights community engagement through events like Walk MS Buffalo and Bike MS, illustrating how collective support, fundraising, and awareness fuel research, services, and empowerment for people affected by MS.

716 Together: Advocacy, Awareness, and Hope with the National MS Society (4-19-26)

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 its upcoming 100th anniversary, Stephan shares how the Kingsmen preserve traditional drum corps music while welcoming new generations of musicians. The conversation covers performances, community engagement, veteran support, the Buglers Hall of Fame, and plans for a bold centennial celebration—including the ambitious goal of 100 brass players on the field. It’s a look at music, connection, and tradition that continues to bring people together across generations.

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 its upcoming 100th anniversary, Stephan shares how the Kingsmen preserve traditional drum corps music while welcoming new generations of musicians. The conversation covers performances, community engagement, veteran support, the Buglers Hall of Fame, and plans for a bold centennial celebration&mdash;including the ambitious goal of 100 brass players on the field. It&rsquo;s a look at music, connection, and tradition that continues to bring people together across generations.

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 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 caregiver resources, and previews the upcoming Purple Stride fundraiser at Buffalo RiverWorks on April 25. Learn how the Western New York community can come together to support research, advocacy, and hope in the fight against one of the deadliest cancers.

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 caregiver resources, and previews the upcoming Purple Stride fundraiser at Buffalo RiverWorks on April 25. Learn how the Western New York community can come together to support research, advocacy, and hope in the fight against one of the deadliest cancers.

716 Together: Arbor Day, Conservation, and Community with Olmsted Parks (4-19-26)

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