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…302 clip(s) in playlist
716 Together: Kids Escaping Drugs (6-21-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Jodie Altman, Executive Director of Kids Escaping Drugs, about the organization’s hands-on approach to addressing youth substance use in Western New York. Altman explains how their team delivers real-time, school-based education ta…
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716 Together: Exploring Meteors, Auroras, and the Search Beyond Earth (6-14-26)
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 the…
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716 Together: Gateway Summer, Local Culture, and Preserving Buffalo’s Story with Rick Falkowski (6-7-26)
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…
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716 Together: Hope Chest Buffalo's Dragon Boat Festival (6-4-26)
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 su…
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716 Together: Juneteenth, Community, and Preparing for Aging in Place (5-31-26)
In this episode, host Tammie 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 conve…
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716 Together: WNY Land Conservancy (5-24-26)
In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie 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 ke…
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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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