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 Moving Wall memorial, and the exhibit’s thoughtful, trauma-informed approach. The conversation emphasizes gratitude, remembrance, and the importance of giving veterans an opportunity to share their stories while helping communities better understand the lasting impact of their service.

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 Moving Wall memorial, and the exhibit&rsquo;s thoughtful, trauma-informed approach. The conversation emphasizes gratitude, remembrance, and the importance of giving veterans an opportunity to share their stories while helping communities better understand the lasting impact of their service.

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: I Was There: Unknown Stories of Vietnam (8-9-26)

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 properties. He discusses conservation easements, trail design, wildlife management, invasive species control, and the challenges of balancing public access with environmental protection. The conversation also explores the importance of biodiversity, the impact of deer overpopulation on forest health, and the Conservancy’s effort to protect the ecologically significant Bear Lake property in Chautauqua County. Listeners are encouraged to support conservation efforts through volunteering, attending the organization’s Conservation Celebration event, and helping preserve Western New York’s natural landscapes for future generations.

In this episode, Tammie Lee Demler welcomes ecologist and Stewardship Director Josh Balisteri of the Western New York Land Conservancy. Balisteri explains the Conservancy&rsquo;s mission to permanently protect and manage lands with significant ecological value, from wetlands and forests to agricultural properties. He discusses conservation easements, trail design, wildlife management, invasive species control, and the challenges of balancing public access with environmental protection. The conversation also explores the importance of biodiversity, the impact of deer overpopulation on forest health, and the Conservancy&rsquo;s effort to protect the ecologically significant Bear Lake property in Chautauqua County. Listeners are encouraged to support conservation efforts through volunteering, attending the organization&rsquo;s Conservation Celebration event, and helping preserve Western New York&rsquo;s natural landscapes for future generations.

716 Together: Protecting Western New York’s Wild Places (8-30-26)

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. He discusses Big Big Table’s unique model, where guests can pay what they can, volunteer in exchange for meals, and enjoy restaurant-quality food made from donated and rescued ingredients. The conversation highlights the importance of reducing food waste, creating meaningful volunteer opportunities, and fostering human connection through shared meals. Herrick also discusses the organization’s upcoming Big Big Bash fundraiser and encourages community members to get involved through donations, volunteering, or food contributions.

Host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Chef Tom Herrick of Big Big Table, Buffalo&rsquo;s pay-as-you-can community caf&eacute;. 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. He discusses Big Big Table&rsquo;s unique model, where guests can pay what they can, volunteer in exchange for meals, and enjoy restaurant-quality food made from donated and rescued ingredients. The conversation highlights the importance of reducing food waste, creating meaningful volunteer opportunities, and fostering human connection through shared meals. Herrick also discusses the organization&rsquo;s upcoming Big Big Bash fundraiser and encourages community members to get involved through donations, volunteering, or food contributions.

716 Together: The Heart Behind Big Big Table (8-23-26)

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, educational opportunities, and upcoming Harvest Festival. Kauffman explains how Five Loaves Farm uses agriculture to cultivate hope, provide job skills, promote food justice, and bring diverse neighbors together through service and shared experiences.

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&rsquo;s origins, youth internship programs, farmers market, community meals, educational opportunities, and upcoming Harvest Festival. Kauffman explains how Five Loaves Farm uses agriculture to cultivate hope, provide job skills, promote food justice, and bring diverse neighbors together through service and shared experiences.

716 Together: I Was There: Unknown Stories of Vietnam (8-9-26)

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