Learn more about the the Western New York Land Conservancy -- an accredited regional, not-for-profit land trust that works with landowners, municipalities, and other organizations to help them conserve their most cherished natural areas and working farms. Our guest is Executive Director Marisa Riggi.

Learn more about the the Western New York Land Conservancy -- an accredited regional, not-for-profit land trust that works with landowners, municipalities, and other organizations to help them conserve their most cherished natural areas and working farms. Our guest is Executive Director Marisa Riggi.

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: WNY Land Conservancy (12-7-25)

In this episode, host Tammie Lee Demler talks with Tracy Snyder about the mission and impact of Buffalo's Theatre of Youth as it enters its 55th season. The conversation highlights the organization's upcoming productions, including The Pigeon Gets a Big-Time Holiday Extravaganza, The Magical Closet Mystery, and a world-premiere adaptation of The Little Engine That Could. Snyder explains how the theater goes beyond performances by offering educational workshops, scholarships, camps, field trips, and youth development opportunities that help children build confidence, creativity, communication skills, empathy, and leadership. The discussion also explores how live theater can nurture literacy, strengthen family connections, and provide meaningful experiences for young audiences throughout Western New York.

In this episode, host Tammie Lee Demler talks with Tracy Snyder about the mission and impact of Buffalo's Theatre of Youth as it enters its 55th season. The conversation highlights the organization's upcoming productions, including The Pigeon Gets a Big-Time Holiday Extravaganza, The Magical Closet Mystery, and a world-premiere adaptation of The Little Engine That Could. Snyder explains how the theater goes beyond performances by offering educational workshops, scholarships, camps, field trips, and youth development opportunities that help children build confidence, creativity, communication skills, empathy, and leadership. The discussion also explores how live theater can nurture literacy, strengthen family connections, and provide meaningful experiences for young audiences throughout Western New York.

716 Together: Inspiring Creativity Through Youth Theater (10-18-26)

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Katie Diebold, Vice President of Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs at Jewish Family Services of Western New York. The conversation highlights the organization's wide-ranging services, including behavioral health care, refugee resettlement, care coordination, employment support, and assistance for underserved populations. Diebold discusses innovative programs such as Critical Time Intervention, which helps individuals with serious mental illness transition from hospital care back into the community, as well as counseling and medication management services. The episode also explores volunteer opportunities, fundraising efforts, and JFS's mission of providing compassionate, inclusive support to anyone in need throughout Western New York.

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Katie Diebold, Vice President of Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs at Jewish Family Services of Western New York. The conversation highlights the organization's wide-ranging services, including behavioral health care, refugee resettlement, care coordination, employment support, and assistance for underserved populations. Diebold discusses innovative programs such as Critical Time Intervention, which helps individuals with serious mental illness transition from hospital care back into the community, as well as counseling and medication management services. The episode also explores volunteer opportunities, fundraising efforts, and JFS's mission of providing compassionate, inclusive support to anyone in need throughout Western New York.

716 Together: Jewish Family Services of Western New York (10-11-26)

Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director of Arts Services Inc. (ASI), about the organization's role in supporting artists, cultural organizations, and creative professionals across Western New York. Swan-Kilpatrick explains how ASI provides funding, leadership development, networking opportunities, and public engagement programs that strengthen the region's arts community. The discussion focuses on the upcoming Spark Awards, an event celebrating outstanding artists, educators, administrators, and organizations that contribute to the local arts sector. The episode emphasizes the importance of creativity, community collaboration, and recognizing the diverse artistic talent that enriches Western New York.

Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director of Arts Services Inc. (ASI), about the organization's role in supporting artists, cultural organizations, and creative professionals across Western New York. Swan-Kilpatrick explains how ASI provides funding, leadership development, networking opportunities, and public engagement programs that strengthen the region's arts community. The discussion focuses on the upcoming Spark Awards, an event celebrating outstanding artists, educators, administrators, and organizations that contribute to the local arts sector. The episode emphasizes the importance of creativity, community collaboration, and recognizing the diverse artistic talent that enriches Western New York.

716 Together: WNY Land Conservancy (12-7-25)

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