716 Together
716 Together
Playlist by 716 Together716 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 personaliti…298 clip(s) in playlist
716 Together: Juneteenth, Community, and Preparing for Aging in Place (5-31-26)
In this episode, host Tammy Lee Demler speaks with community advocate Willie Price about the meaning and history of Juneteenth, highlighting its origins in Texas and the importance of recognizing and celebrating Black history through community events, learning, and cultural appreciation. The conver…
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716 Together: WNY Land Conservancy (5-24-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammy Lee Demler sits down with Marisa Riggi, Executive Director of the Western New York Land Conservancy, for an inspiring conversation about regional environmental conservation efforts. Riggi shares her passion for protecting natural spaces and highlights key…
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716 Together: How Clothing Kills Cancer Gives Back When Fashion Funds Hope (5-14-26)
Antonius "Tony" Melton, founder of Project CKC (Clothing Kills Cancer), shares the deeply personal story that inspired his purpose-driven apparel brand and nonprofit mission. After losing his father to cancer, Tony committed to helping patients and families struggling with medical and prescription …
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716 Together: Separating Fear from Fact: The Truth About Hantavirus (5-14-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, Dr. Michael Merrill explains that a hantavirus case associated with a cruise ship is unlikely to spread widely and is far less contagious than viruses like COVID‑19. He notes that hantavirus is primarily contracted through exposure to airborne particles from rodent …
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716 Together: Inside Buffalo’s Hope & Joy Food Pantry (5-10-26)
Kimberly Wilson, founder of Hope & Joy Food Pantry, joins 716 Together to share how her organization is redefining food pantry services in Western New York. Serving hundreds of families each month, Hope & Joy emphasizes dignity, accessibility, and client choice through online ordering, weekly picku…
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716 Together: Smallwood Garden Club (5-10-26)
Shelly Gerovac of the Smallwood Garden Club joins 716 Together to preview the club’s annual spring plant sale and share the mission behind this long-standing nonprofit organization. Founded in 1956, the club focuses on education, conservation, and community connection through gardening. Shelly expl…
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716 Together: Autism Awareness, Early Intervention, and Family Advocacy (5-3-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammy Lee Demler sits down with Dr. Michael Cummings—Vice Chair of Psychiatry at the University at Buffalo and a national leader in autism care—to explore autism awareness, early diagnosis, and the realities families face navigating services. Dr. Cummings share…
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716 Together: Advocacy, Awareness, and Hope with the National MS Society (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 …
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716 Together: Arbor Day, Conservation, and Community with Olmsted Parks (4-19-26)
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…
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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 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 …
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