This episode highlights the upcoming Western New York Women of Rock and Blues Festival, a community-driven music event founded by Maureen Gambino. The conversation explores how the festival brings together over 25 local female musicians for a night of diverse performances while supporting the Family Justice Center of Erie County. Beyond entertainment, the event emphasizes philanthropy, unity among women artists, and advocacy for families impacted by domestic violence. Gambino shares her passion for music, education, and community impact, illustrating how local talent can inspire meaningful change.

This episode highlights the upcoming Western New York Women of Rock and Blues Festival, a community-driven music event founded by Maureen Gambino. The conversation explores how the festival brings together over 25 local female musicians for a night of diverse performances while supporting the Family Justice Center of Erie County. Beyond entertainment, the event emphasizes philanthropy, unity among women artists, and advocacy for families impacted by domestic violence. Gambino shares her passion for music, education, and community impact, illustrating how local talent can inspire meaningful change.

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: Western New York Women of Rock and Blues Festival (7-5-26)

Host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jack Freedenberg, founding board member of the Against the Storm Foundation, about the organization’s mission to support families affected by blood cancers and other community needs. The conversation highlights the foundation’s upcoming Rock for the Cure fundraiser, featuring internationally acclaimed British blues artist Matt Schofield alongside several local bands. Freedenberg discusses how proceeds help provide financial assistance to families facing medical challenges, the importance of community partnerships and sponsorships, and how Buffalo’s vibrant music scene is helping make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer and other health-related hardships.

Host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jack Freedenberg, founding board member of the Against the Storm Foundation, about the organization&rsquo;s mission to support families affected by blood cancers and other community needs. The conversation highlights the foundation&rsquo;s upcoming Rock for the Cure fundraiser, featuring internationally acclaimed British blues artist Matt Schofield alongside several local bands. Freedenberg discusses how proceeds help provide financial assistance to families facing medical challenges, the importance of community partnerships and sponsorships, and how Buffalo&rsquo;s vibrant music scene is helping make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer and other health-related hardships.

716 Together: Against The Storm Foundation (7-12-26)

This episode focuses on conservation, outdoor access, and advocacy with Bill Delaney, New York Chapter Chair of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Delaney discusses efforts to preserve public lands, organize community events, and address environmental issues ranging from local forest cleanups to national policy debates. The conversation emphasizes balancing responsible hunting with conservation, protecting wildlife habitats, and mobilizing public engagement around legislation. Listeners gain insight into how grassroots efforts and policy awareness work together to safeguard natural resources for future generations.

This episode focuses on conservation, outdoor access, and advocacy with Bill Delaney, New York Chapter Chair of Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers. Delaney discusses efforts to preserve public lands, organize community events, and address environmental issues ranging from local forest cleanups to national policy debates. The conversation emphasizes balancing responsible hunting with conservation, protecting wildlife habitats, and mobilizing public engagement around legislation. Listeners gain insight into how grassroots efforts and policy awareness work together to safeguard natural resources for future generations.

716 Together: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (7-5-26)

In this in-depth conversation, Stacy Arlain, Director of Operations at Friends of Night People, discusses the organization’s vital role serving Buffalo’s most vulnerable populations. The episode dives into their daily operations—providing hundreds of meals, clothing, medical outreach, and case management services—while emphasizing dignity, trust, and comprehensive support. Arlain shares her powerful personal journey from homelessness to leadership, underscoring the importance of empathy and community. Listeners also learn how to volunteer, donate, and participate in upcoming events like “Party for the People.”

In this in-depth conversation, Stacy Arlain, Director of Operations at Friends of Night People, discusses the organization&rsquo;s vital role serving Buffalo&rsquo;s most vulnerable populations. The episode dives into their daily operations&mdash;providing hundreds of meals, clothing, medical outreach, and case management services&mdash;while emphasizing dignity, trust, and comprehensive support. Arlain shares her powerful personal journey from homelessness to leadership, underscoring the importance of empathy and community. Listeners also learn how to volunteer, donate, and participate in upcoming events like &ldquo;Party for the People.&rdquo;

716 Together: Western New York Women of Rock and Blues Festival (7-5-26)

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