Learn more about the WNY Women's Foundation and their mission to transform systems, culture, and policy to create opportunities for each woman to thrive. Our guest is Suzanne D'Amico.

Learn more about the WNY Women's Foundation and their mission to transform systems, culture, and policy to create opportunities for each woman to thrive. Our guest is Suzanne D'Amico.

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 Women's Foundation (7-7-24)

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with astronomy expert Tim Collins about recent celestial activity, including a rare Venus–Jupiter conjunction, increased meteor sightings, and the aurora borealis displays seen over Western New York. Collins reassures listeners that these events are natural and not dangerous, explaining that improved technology—like doorbell cameras—simply makes them more visible than in the past. The conversation also explores broader topics such as how vast cosmic distances shape our understanding of the universe, the challenges of detecting extraterrestrial life, and the growing public interest in astronomy, while highlighting accessible ways for local residents to get involved through observatories, planetariums, and community astronomy groups.

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with astronomy expert Tim Collins about recent celestial activity, including a rare Venus&ndash;Jupiter conjunction, increased meteor sightings, and the aurora borealis displays seen over Western New York. Collins reassures listeners that these events are natural and not dangerous, explaining that improved technology&mdash;like doorbell cameras&mdash;simply makes them more visible than in the past. The conversation also explores broader topics such as how vast cosmic distances shape our understanding of the universe, the challenges of detecting extraterrestrial life, and the growing public interest in astronomy, while highlighting accessible ways for local residents to get involved through observatories, planetariums, and community astronomy groups.

716 Together: Exploring Meteors, Auroras, and the Search Beyond Earth (6-14-26)

Tammie Lee Demler welcomes author and community organizer Rick Falkowski to discuss upcoming summer events in Western New York, particularly the popular Gateway concert series, food truck events, and family-friendly programming designed to bring the community together. Rick also highlights his work as a publisher and author, including his mission to make book publishing more accessible and to promote local writers through new initiatives like the Western New York Writers Alliance. The conversation celebrates Buffalo’s cultural vibrancy, from live music and festivals to historical preservation, as Rick shares his passion for documenting regional history and creating engaging opportunities for residents to connect with their community.

Tammie Lee Demler welcomes author and community organizer Rick Falkowski to discuss upcoming summer events in Western New York, particularly the popular Gateway concert series, food truck events, and family-friendly programming designed to bring the community together. Rick also highlights his work as a publisher and author, including his mission to make book publishing more accessible and to promote local writers through new initiatives like the Western New York Writers Alliance. The conversation celebrates Buffalo&rsquo;s cultural vibrancy, from live music and festivals to historical preservation, as Rick shares his passion for documenting regional history and creating engaging opportunities for residents to connect with their community.

716 Together: Gateway Summer, Local Culture, and Preserving Buffalo’s Story with Rick Falkowski (6-7-26)

In this episode, Tammie Lee Demler interviews Bonnie Ess of Hope Chest Buffalo, a breast cancer survivor support organization focused on fitness, nutrition, and community. The discussion centers on the group’s upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, an energetic and competitive event that brings together survivors and community teams while raising awareness and funds. Ess shares how Hope Chest empowers women through year-round fitness programs, nutrition education, and team-based activities that rebuild both physical strength and emotional confidence after cancer treatment. The episode emphasizes resilience, camaraderie, and the transformative power of movement and support in helping survivors reclaim their health and quality of life.

In this episode, Tammie Lee Demler interviews Bonnie Ess of Hope Chest Buffalo, a breast cancer survivor support organization focused on fitness, nutrition, and community. The discussion centers on the group&rsquo;s upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, an energetic and competitive event that brings together survivors and community teams while raising awareness and funds. Ess shares how Hope Chest empowers women through year-round fitness programs, nutrition education, and team-based activities that rebuild both physical strength and emotional confidence after cancer treatment. The episode emphasizes resilience, camaraderie, and the transformative power of movement and support in helping survivors reclaim their health and quality of life.

716 Together: WNY Women's Foundation (7-7-24)

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