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Fire Commissioner Daniel Pizzaro on St. Ann's
Buffalo Fire Commissioner Daniel Pizzaro on the fire at the historic St. Anne's church along Broadway
Muki Hawkins on allegations filed against him
Buffalo School Board member Muki Hawkins responds to the sexual assault allegations against him in the same claim against former schools superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga
Jay Lape on his 24-hour marathon
Congressman Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) on the Canadian wildfires and the effects they've had on the American people
Jessica Bauer Walker, co-chair of Community Health Worker Parent and Student Association, reacts to allegations against former BPS superintendent and current board member
7/17/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Geoff Bray from Arbor Lawn in Orchard Park on dealing with the wildfire smoke and air quality concerns
President of the National Association of Letter Carriers in Buffalo, Dave Grosskopf on postcal carriers dealing with the wildfire smoke and air quality concerns
Sean Ryan on schools
WBEN's Tom Puckett on smoky air's affect on HVAC units
Brian Ritter of Zenner and Ritter on smoky air's impact on HVAC systems
Sean Ryan on Niagara Square changes
Erie County DA Mike Keane on a murder inside the Holding Center
Buffalo PBA President John Davidson on warning notices for marked police cars parked illegally
Western New Yorkers handling another smoky day due to wildfires in Canada
John Elmore on sexual harassment case
7/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Tonawanda's planned data center moratorium
Park District BOE representative Erik Bohen
Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn on NYS' moratorium on data centers
State Sen. Rob Ortt and State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello discuss concerns with power grid reliability and energy costs
Buffalo PBA President John Davidson on low manpower in BPD
Ted's GM Ameera Mian
NYS DEC Air Quality Briefing
7/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Executive director of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Jill Jedlicka on algae bloom concerns in waterways across Western New York this summer
BTF President Rich Nigro on the Buffalo school district
WBEN's Tom Puckett gets reaction from state lawmakers on the data center moratorium
State Senator George Borrello reacts to data center moratorium
Assemblymember Bill Conrad reacts to data center moratorium
Meteorologist Andy Parker on the wildfire smoke moving into Western New York on Wednesday
Leah Halton-Pope on Craig Macy
Sean Hopkins on Clarence project
Tonawanda Town Supervisor John Flynn with an update on the water main break along Parker Boulevard
Gov. Hochul signs executive order ordering one year moratorium on data centers in NYS
7/14/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Chair of the Old Home Days festival Dan Rizzo previews this week's event in the Village of Williamsville
Mitch Nowakowski on Chippewa Street
Rasheed N.C. Wyatt on Buffalo pools
WBEN's Tom Puckett on aortic tears and how they might happen
Kaleida Health's Dr. Linda Harris on aortic tears
New York State Police Trooper James O'Callaghan on the fight that led to the arrest of three Buffalo men at Beaver Island State Park on Sunday
Mark Wendel and Joan Kesner on Cruise Ships along Buffalo waterfront
7/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Domenic Cortese from WBEN's 'Hammertime Radio' with tips for best utilizing your air conditioning this Western New York summer
Project assistant at PCS Plumbing, Ryan Mullen with tips for best utilizing your air conditioning this Western New York summer
WBEN's Tom Puckett on radiation exposure in Niagara
State Senator Rob Ortt on potential radiation exposure in Niagara
Ideal conditions for mid summer day
Ideal weather for outdoor events
Carolyn Johnson on concerns she has over radiation in her Town of Niagara neighborhood
Community activist Betty Jean Grant on the push to ask the Bills to reconsider the organization's decision to omit O.J. Simpson from its Family Circle
Dewitt Lee from the Remember the Rockpile Foundation on the push to ask the Bills to reconsider the organization's decision to omit O.J. Simpson from its Family Circle
7/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Erie County historian Doug Kohler on Buffalo being the birthplace of the modern day air conditioning unit
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the latest breach of US/Iran ceasefire and potential effect on gas prices
AAA's Elizabeth Carey on the latest ceasefire breach on gas prices
Dow Jones Energy's Denton Cinquegrana on gas prices after the latest ceasefire breach
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo details the arrest of a priest on child porn possession
Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) reacts to the latest developments in the war with Iran
Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) pushes for the passing of his NEXUS for Families Act through the House of Representatives
7/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bills fans checking out the demolition of the old Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park
East Side activist Cindy Chan on recent violence
WBEN's Tom Puckett on whales being moved from Marineland
Town of Tonawanda Police Capt. Joseph Milosich on thefts from unlocked lawn care vehicles
Phil Demers of UrgentSeas on whales moving from Marineland
Chris Ring on Chippewa Street's image
Rollin Hellner on Town of Niagara project
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on security this weekend for the Taste of Buffalo, as well as measures on Chippewa Street to further enhance safety
City of Buffalo celebrates Disability Pride Month with a flag raising ceremony in Niagara Square
Erie County Republicans push for increased public safety measures in Buffalo, Erie County and New York State
7/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on the violence this past Fourth of July Weekend in Buffalo
Masten District Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart on the violence this past Fourth of July Weekend and where to go from here
NT Mayor Austin Tylec on honoring four law enforcement officers
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the end of discs for video games
Joe Zulilch of Fair Trade Games on the end of disc video games
Mindy Cervani on The Nest project
Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on the city's negotiations with the Buffalo PBA, plus the resignation of Finance Commissioner Jessica Brown
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino on violence
Erie County Fair is lowering admission prices and introducing additional savings opportunities
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan addresses the violent Fourth of July Weekend in the city
Olmsted Parks Conservancy celebrates a $1 million donation from Jerry Jacobs and Delaware North
7/7/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bills fans on the team's open practices available for fans at the new Highmark Stadium ahead of the regular season
UB's Scott Laing on new Trump accounts
Pastor James Giles on street take over violence
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Trump Accounts
EG Tax's Esther Gulyas on Trump Accounts being launched
Buffalo police commissioner Erika Shields addresses the holiday weekend shootings across the city
Erie County Sheriff's Spokesman Chris Horvatits on two falls at Eternal Flame Trail
Honor Flight Special
Snyder Fire Chief Tim Oliver
7-6 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
E.M. Cotter fireboat Cpt. Michael Kick on the fireboat's continued efforts to serve the City of Buffalo
Taste of Buffalo chairman Adam Roma
WBEN's Tom Puckett on prediction site perils
Tony Ogorek on prediction sites as a losing proposition
President Donald Trump's Speech celebrating America's 250th
July 5th weather outlook
Holiday Weekend Forecast July 4-5
7/3 Weather
Brigid Burns on Mama Duck
WBEN Honor Flight promo
Soccer referee Gregg Schnitzer on heat this week
Meteorologist Andy Parker on storms last night possibly repeating tonight
Chuck Schumer reacts to President Trump's 'big yawn' comments when talking about the housing bill in Washington
Brad Bisbing with the Bisons on the excitement of Cosmic Baseball coming to Buffalo this weekend at Sahlen Field
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer reacts to President Trump's 'big yawn' comments when talking about the housing bill in Washington
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer in Wyoming County to discuss plans to push to delay SNAP cost shifts
7/2 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
7/2 Meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski on the heat
President of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association, Phil Nanula on a U.S. court ruling that New York's all-electric buildings mandate does not violate federal law
TNT Fireworks Larry on July 4th sales
WBEN's Tom Puckett on home air conditioning unit sales
Valu's Ryan Meissner on demand for air conditioners in record heat
Larry from TNT Fireworks on July 4th sales spike
State Sen. Rob Ortt reacts to the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling of New York's All-Electric Buildings Act not being in violation of federal law
State Assemblyman Bill Conrad reacts to the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling of New York's All-Electric Buildings Act not being in violation of federal law
Attorney Terry Connors on latest charge against DJ Granville
State Sen. George Borrello reacts to the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling of New York's All-Electric Buildings Act not being in violation of federal law
Andrea Ridder on Bullseye VIP experience
National Weather Service Meteorologist John Hitchcock on the heat advisory
Meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski on the extreme heat
7/1/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
Discussing the Heat Advisory
Buffalo's interim parks commissioner Stephen Buccilli on the opening of city pools on Wednesday
Pete Guelli on more Highmark Stadium events
WBEN's Tom Puckett on utilities handling extra electric demand
National Grid's David Bertola on extended power demand in hot weather
Gabriella Agonstinelli on 14th Amendment ruling
Canisius University alumnus Diego Urdaneta on living through Venezuelan earthquakes
AAA News Conference on Independence Day travel
North Tonawanda and Tonawanda preview Saturday night's Fourth of July on the Erie Canal celebration
6-30 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
Heat Advisory for 6/30
Domenic Cortese from 'Hammertime Radio' with advise on what to do if your water pipes test positive for lead
Erie County Water Authority chairman Jerry Schad on the work the ECWA is doing to get rid of lead in the water supply
Jim Kelly on Highmark Stadium memories
WBEN's Tom Puckett on keeping kids safe during this hot week
Golisano Children's Hospitals' Dr. Shelby Hall on keeping kids safe during the heat
Seneca Resorts President Kevin Nephew on Bills' partnership
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announces nearly $1 million in federal funding for the Erie County Water Authority's efforts to rid lead from water supplies
6/29/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
Temperatures heating up during the week of America's 250
Western New Yorkers and others on the hot and humid weather to come next week for the region
Trevor "Rush Hour" Hauer on traffic delays because of 90 and 190 construction
WBEN's Tom Puckett on construction projects and traffic delays because of them
Douglas Jemal on downtown Buffalo
Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott on the appointment of outside counsel to discuss allegations against a board member
Buffalo Assistant Police Commissioner Craig Macy on big bust
US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo holds news conference on attempted shooting of a US Marshal in Buffalo Monday
Lawrence Dupre on 'One Fair Price Act'
6/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Rare book curator at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Heather Gring on Mark Twain's contributions to Buffalo and how it shaped his future as an author
Sean Ryan on primary night
WBEN's Tom Puckett previews the Ride for Roswell
Eve Holberg to light the torch at Ride for Roswell
Chris Ring on downtown events
6/25/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Jason Sunshine on NHL Draft
WBEN's Tom Puckett on changing gas prices
Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan on varying gas prices in the region
AAA's Elizabeth Carey on fluctuating gas prices from station to station
Sabres GM jarmo Kekolainen on Alex Tuch prior to reported trade
Meteorologist Andy Parker on potential for severe weather Thursday
Aaron Gies on challenging Nick Langworthy
Assistant professor of political science at the University at Buffalo, Jacob Neiheisel on the impact of endorsements in elections
6/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the launch of Speedy COW in Wyoming County
Managing director at Populous and lead designer of the Highmark Stadium project Jonathan Mallie on the completion of the new stadium in Orchard Park
Populous founder and global director, and Highmark Stadium project executive Scott Radecic on the completion of the new stadium in Orchard Park
Wyoming County Administrator Steve Schrader on the opening of Speedy COW wifi
Adam Bojek on winning the primary
Jon Rivera on winning the primary
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Highmark Stadium
Highmark Stadium ribbon-cutting ceremony
6/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz reflects on the achievements and the construction of the new Highmark Stadium before Tuesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony
Jon Rivera on today's primary
State Sen. Jeremy Zellner on primary day
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the importance of being comptroller
Former Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mycahajliw on the importance of the comptroller's office
Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick on the importance of the comptroller's office
NFL YouTuber Tom Grossi in Buffalo during his fan event for his 30-in-30 campaign, raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Jeremy Zellner on today's primary
Bills and NFL fans at Tom Grossi's fan event at Southern Tier Brewing in Downtown Buffalo as part of his 30-in-30 tour to fundraise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Anne McCaffery on People Inc. respite home
Tonawanda Town Supervisor John Flynn on discussions over a data center moratorium in the town
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec on social media concerns in the city over code changes regarding dog barking
Jason Krempa on Fashion Outlets
6/22/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Kelly Holland with the Buffalo Division of the New York Thruway Authority on the pavement rehabilitation and safety enhancement project on the I-190 starting Monday
Cindy Abbott Letro on making movies in Buffalo
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a state ban on Glock-type weapons
Dean Adamski of DD's ranch on a new law banning Glock guns in NYS
Heather Reichart of H&H Firearms on a new state law banning Glock-style guns in NYS
Father's Day 2026 Weather
BTF President Rich Nigro on the assault of a teacher aide at Hutch Tech captured on video
JM Canty expansion explained by Colleen Kelley
Colleen Kelley on T&J Canty's expansion
EC Legislator Frank Todaro on Buffalo deal
Tony Danza on boxing
6/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Executive director at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, Spencer Morgan on the significance of the site in the history of Buffalo and the U.S.
Tony Danza on boxing
Canisius University's Dr. Shawn O'Rourke on sports management students helping out at this year's NHL Draft
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces changes to the City of Buffalo swimming pool operations
Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane on additional charges being filed against Minhaz Siddiqui after an officer-involved shooting on May 26
Tom Celik on Bridge Street Landing
Erie County Sheriff's Lt. Jeremy Lehning on e-Bike and e-Scooter safety locally
North Tonawanda Police Chief Keith Glass on e-Bike and e-Scooter safety after Friday's incident near North Tonwanda High School
WBEN's Tom Puckett on demand for US flags as we draw nearer to America 250
Assemblyman Jon Rivera on data centers
Philip Kauppinen on US flag demand as we approach America 250
Valu's Ryan Meissner on demand for US flags as we approach America 250
Peter Demakos on Candlelight Cabinetry
President Trump news conference on US Iran deal
WS Supervisor Gary Dickson on bears
Supporters and volunteers cheer on the players on Day 1 of the 10th annual 11 Day Power Play event at Harborcenter
6/17/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bills fans checking out the new Highmark Stadium and the beginning of the installation of the Buffalos statue
Eric 'Hammer' Matwijow from Hammer's Lot checking out the new Highmark Stadium and the beginning of the installation of the Buffalos statue
Dr. Renier Brentjens on 11 Day Power Play
WBEN's Tom Puckett previews tonight's Buffalo School Board meeting
Calie Taylor from Fat Bob's talking about Taste of Buffalo
Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott on resignations of Buffalo School Board general counsel and two others
Dana Fideli on her Lewiston listing going Hollywood
Attorney Dan Chiacchia on abuse survivors speaking out
6/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Brian Nowak on IKEA coming to Western New York at the Walden Galleria
State Assemblyman Pat Chludzinski on IKEA coming to Western New York at the Walden Galleria
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the US Iran agreement's impact on gas prices
Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan on when gas prices could be less than $4/gallon
Saleh Mohamed court hearing
Abuse victim survivor Richard Brownell
Peter Starks on abuse settlement
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for action to address recent measles cases in Western New York and beyond
6/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Dominic Cortese on refund checks from energy re-sellers as part of a settlement with NYS
Recreation director in the Town of Lewiston, Tim Smith on the treatment for ticks at town parks
Tony Danza & Mario Lopez on filming in WNY
Fox News Sunday Update - A deal today?
Fox News Saturday Update: Some progress
Gov. Kathy Hochul on helping towns
NT Police Chief Keith Glass on a teen struck by a car Friday afternoon
Gov. Hochul on North Aud Block
Co-owner of Charlie the Butcher, Bonnie Roesch, aka 'Mrs. Charlie the Butcher' celebrating National Roast Beef Day at Dash's Market in Williamsville
6/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Local artist Brian Pfeiffer on the excitement of returning to Allentown Art Festival this weekend
Local artists Nell and Joe Reboh on the excitement of returning to Allentown Art Festival this weekend
WBEN's Tom Puckett on new state laws regarding inflatable pools
Lackawanna spokesman Chuck Clark on new requirements for inflatable pools instituted by NYS
John Fredo in "A Few Good Men" at Shea's 710 Theater
Steve Perrigo on Turner Construction
Tim Clark on making movies in WNY
Trish Brydalski on Santaserio's
6/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Electric District Alliance member Rocco Termini on World Cup viewing events happening in Buffalo this summer
Marketing manager for Buffalo Waterfront, Michele Cicatello on World Cup viewing events happening in Buffalo this summer
Owner of the Banshee Irish Pub, Conor Hawkins on World Cup viewing events happening in Buffalo this summer
Pastor James Giles on gun violence prevention
WBEN's Tom Puckett on dealing with Boxmoths in your garden
Chris Zeisz of Russell's Tree and Shrub Farm on boxmoths
Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein on a second case of measles in Erie County
Ryan McKenna on Big Boy
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo provides an update on a shooting involving U.S. Marshals on Monday on Glenwood Avenue
6/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Pediatric cardiologist at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Rebecca Pratt on the actions taken to save the life of Ian Toutounji after going into cardiac arrest
Williamsville District Medical Director Christine Hall on the actions taken to save the life of Ian Toutounji after going into cardiac arrest on May 21
Williamsville South student survives going into cardiac arrest at school on May 21
Model train collector Tom Schmidt on Big Boy
WBEN's Tom Puckett on new car insurance laws in NYS
Attorney John Richmond on new changes to car insurance laws as part of the new state budget
Williamsville Central School District recognizes the individuals who helped save the life of Ian Toutounji at Williamsville South High School on May 21
Union Pacific's Ed Dickens on Big Boy
Buffalo Pro Soccer President Peter Marlette hosts a town hall on when the team will begin in USL Championship for founding members
Former Marineland whale trainer and animal cruelty whistleblower Phil Demers with an update on the beluga whales and dolphins still at Marineland in Canada
6/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
North Tonawanda resident Frank Laurendi on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center
North Tonawanda resident Mark Polito on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center
Michael Reilly on hiring at Highmark Stadium
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the Big Boy coming to Buffalo
06-08 North Tonawanda City Planning Committee meeting
Erie County DA Michael Keane on Derrick Harris
New York State Trooper James O'Callaghan on the rising number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Western New York
6/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Western New York Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra recaps a crazy hockey season in 2026
AAA's Dave Kirst on ATV insurance requirements
Mary Wilson on new Highmark Stadiium
WBEN's Tom Puckett on ATV insurance requirements in NYS
Fox News Sunday Update - A mass shooting
Fox News Saturday Update - Reassuring farmers
State Sen. Jeremy Zellner on data centers
Wilson Foundation CEO Dave Egner on Ralph C. Wilson Jr. park
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz with an update on the new Highmark Stadium construction
6/5/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Executive director at Old Fort Niagara, Bob Emerson on the 300th anniversary of the fort and its significance to Western New York
Buffalo Place's Pete Burakowski on downtown festivals
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the proposed data center in Tonawanda being tabled
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the legal aspect of a data center moratorium
Attorney David Flynn on NYS moratorium on data centers
Rocco Termini on Electric District Alliance
Kaleida's Dr. Mark Hicar on the confirmed measles case in Erie County
BFD Division Chief Daniel Bossi
Erie County announces plans for its America 250 celebrations
6/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Niagara Falls City Schools superintendent Mark Laurrie reacts to NYSUT's efforts to further advance limits on educational technology in classrooms across New York
Riverside High School teacher Marc Bruno reacts to NYSUT's efforts to further advance limits on educational technology in classrooms across New York
Kelly Holland on NYS Thruway work
WBEN's Tom Puckett on gas prices
Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan on gas prices slightly dipping
Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn says a developer is putting a data center at Tonawanda Coke on hold
Terry Connors on Grand Juries
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on the city's plans for America 250 celebrations
Michael Lorigo on West Seneca apartments
Kenmore resident remembers slain store clerk
6/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on the homicide of a store clerk on Grant Street on Monday and an increase in crime this summer
North District Councilman Joe Golombek reacts to the homicide of a store clerk on Grant Street on Monday
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a proposed statewide moratorium on data centers
Mark Poloncarz on ErieNet
State Senator George Borrello on a possible state moratorium on data centers
NT Mayor Austin Tylec on a possible state moratorium on data centers
Erie County DA Michael Keane on Monday's homicides
Erie County DA Mike Keane on the charges against Saleh Muhammad
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces funding for upgrades to the City Animal Shelter on Oak Street
Karen talks about Ellen Drive
Neighbors react to Cheektowaga triple homicide
6/2/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on demand for fireworks
Clean Air Coalition of Western New York board chair Jim Jones on the push back with plans for a new data center built on site of the former Tonawanda Coke plant
Congressman Tim Kennedy discusses the future of the Tonawanda Coke site, opposition to the U.S. war in Iran
Tonawanda Town Supervisor John Flynn on the plans for a new data center on the site of former Tonawanda Coke and the public's push back
Skylighters of WNY's Matt Shaw on fireworks demand this year
Bruce Zoldan of Phantom Fireworks on the demand for fireworks as we approach July 4th
Buffalo PBA President John Davidson on Officer Marc Hurst's release from ECMC
Mark Poloncarz on Highmark Stadium update
Mary Pruski of Save Our Buffalo Churches on the Buffalo Catholic Diocese calling on parishes to file for bankruptcy
Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) announces federal funding for the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to secure four new shuttle buses
6/1/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
State Sen. Pat Gallivan on work zone speeders
Erie County Parks Department Supervising Park Ranger Chuck Bartlett on Lone Star ticks
Fox News Sunday Update - Tension in New Jersey
Fox News Saturday Update - No decision yet
Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields speaks on the release of body cam footage from Tuesday's officer-involved shooting on the city's East Side
Lou Petrucci, Commissioner of the City of Buffalo’s Department of Permit and Inspections Services on new approach to blighted buildings
Tina Nunez on the Parkside Candy building
Jericho Road CEO Allana Krolikowski on efforts to treat Ebola in Congo
Shana Stegner on adaptive re-use projects
5/29/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
Buffalo PBA president John Davidson with the latest on negotiations with the City of Buffalo for a new contract with the PBA
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Actress Gretchen Shope from Suffs on the show making its way to Shea's next week and its significance with portraying the women's suffrage movement
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Erie County historian Doug Kohler on Western New York's role played in the women's suffrage movement
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: WNY Women's Foundation CEO Sheri Scavone on Western New York's role played in the women's suffrage movement
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Outer Harbor concert series kicking off Friday
Bridget Burns of Buffalo Waterfront on summer concerts at the Outer Harbor
ECHDC President Mark Wendel on cruise ships
Taisha St. Jean Tard on Highmark Stadium suites
NYS Conservation Council's Diane Steel on teenaged hunters
Buffalo PBA president John Davidson with more on Officer Marc Hurst, who was the officer shot in Tuesday's shooting in the city's East Side neighborhood
5/28/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the progress of demolition of the old Highmark Stadium, the future of the site, and the future of the ECC South Campus site
Pastor James Giles on too much street violence
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to create a new way to pick candidates for special elections
State Senator Jeremy Zellner on a bill to change how candidates are selected for special election
Assemblymember Jon Rivera on a bill to change how candidates are selected for special election
Colleen Heidinger on 43 North's history
Tim Collins from the Buffalo Astronomical Association on the meteor that passed through the Western New York area early Wednesday morning
5/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bride scrambling after a fire at their wedding reception venue
Bride Alissa Londono scrambling after a fire at Arrowhead over the weekend
Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope on Buffalo budget
Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields provides a press briefing on the officer-involved shooting on Sherman Street in the city's East Side neighborhood on Tuesday
Buffalo Police commissioner Erika Shields on Saturday afternoon's officer-involved shooting in Buffalo's East Side neighborhood
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signs the Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act banning businesses from selling customer data
Paul Ciminelli on Townhomes @ Muir Woods development
5/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Transit Middle School eighth grader Adhrit Chowdhury ahead of his trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Fillmore Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on Buffalo budget
North Councilman Joseph Golembek on today's Buffalo budget vote
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the impact the war in Iran has on motor oil prices
Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy on the war in Iran's impact on motor oil prices
Fox News Memorial Day Update - 'Either, or' from President Trump
Deputy Craig Macy on Buffalo Police Officer being stabbed
Fox News Sunday Update - Gunshots near the White House
Fox News Saturday Update - Peace Talks Continue
Amy Bryniarski previews 2026 Community Baby Shower at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Saturday
Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio News
Peter King reflects on the legacy of CBS News Radio
State Sen. George Borello on a letter from Senate Republicans to Gov. Hochul to suspend the state sales tax
CBS News Good Night and Good Luck Special
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and deputy commissioner for the Department of Public Works, Karen Hoak on the upcoming road construction season in Erie County
John Bargnesi Jr. on possible auto bureau move
5/22/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
NT Mayor Austin Tylec on new $9.9 million pool compex
WBEN's Tom Puckett wraps up his series on Honor Flight
Gordon Pierce reflects on Honor Flight
Carl Stange reflects on Honor Flight
Eugene Pierce reflects on Honor Flight
Garnell Whitfield on the 5/14 mass shooter
Gov. Hochul opens new sprayground at Buffalo Harbor State Park
ECHDC President Mark Wendel on watch parties
Patrick Kaler on cruise ship coming to Buffalo
5/21/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
ECHDC President Mark Wendel on Great Lakes cruise ships
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the surprises at Honor Flight
Johnathan and Adam Liberti surprise grandfather Russ Casterline at Honor Flight
Russ Casterline on surprises during Honor Flight
Tom Clouden's granddaughter Michaela surprises him during dinner at Honor Flight
ECHDC President Mark Wendel on Canalside projects
Patrick Kaler on Great Lakes Cruise Ships
Marine Andre Martinelli visits the Marine Memorial
Air Force Veteran Ray Borowski at the Marine Memorial
AAA of Western and Central New York's Memorial Day and '100 Deadliest Days' press conference
5/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Sal and Betty DiCembre talk about 'old' Highmark Stadium
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Honor Flight Part 3
Tony Cusmano at the Marine Memorial
Mike Cutini on taking part in wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery
ESD President Hope Knight on W/MBE hiring goals
5/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Lindy Ruff reacts to Game 7 loss
Vietnam Veteran Bob Asel at Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Fred Nussbaum at Vietnam Veterans Memorial
WBEN's Tom Puckett with part 2 of Honor Flight
Sabres' fans react to team's OT/Game 7 loss
Archie Oleszkowski at the Korean Memorial
Wally Kolodziel at the Korean Memorial
Lindsay Lorigo on big game hunting in Erie County
Bo Byram on tonight's game 7 vs. Montreal
Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to game 7
Chris Koenig of The Greenfields as we wrap up Nurses Month
Zeneta Everhart of Main Street project
5/18/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Lindy Ruff speaks prior to Game 7
Archie Oleszkowski arrives in Baltimore for Honor Flight
Army Veteran Ron Sutz takes in the World War II Memorial as part of Honor Flight
John Flynn on Tonawanda
WBEN's Tom Puckett with Part one of the Honor Flight mission
Fox News Sunday Update - Big Primaries
Fox News Saturday Update
Army Veteran Tim VanBuren visits the WWII Memorial at Honor Flight
Wynne Klingel on Limerick Hall
Mark Poloncarz on Highmark Stadium
Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to Game 6 vs. Montreal
Lindy Ruff reacts to Game 5 loss
5/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Andrea Klyczek on Fashion Outlets
WBEN's Tom Puckett previews Porchfest
James Sahaki, Elmwood Village Association, previews Porchfest
ECMC's Jo Ann Wolf on Nurses month
DeWitt Lee on 'Jefferson Strong'
5/14/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Lindy Ruff on preparing for Game 5
Bishop Darius Pridgen reflects on post-5/14 sermon
George Greene of Cloud Head on a federal proposal to permit flavored vape sales, already banned in NYS
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a federal push to allow flavored vape sales
Patti Losito of Trocaire College on Nurses Week
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on gas prices
EC Legislators John Bargnesi Jr. and Lindsay Lorigo on gas sales tax vote
Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Festival on the Mel Brooks archives coming to the center in Jamestown
Tage Thompson speaks after Game 4 win
Mattias Samuelsson reacts to Sabres Game 4 win
Benson, UPL speak after Game 4 win
Lindy Ruff reacts to Game 4 win
5/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on high gas prices affecting school districts
EC Legislator Lawrence Dupre on 5/14 Memorial
NF Schools Supt. Mark Laurrie on the effects of higher gas prices on his district's bottom line
Tom Sweeney on Sabres' watch parties
Jeff Tredo of Bryant & Stratton as we mark Nurses Month
Erie County DA Mike Keane on a guilty plea in a case of killed kittens
AJ Baynes on Costco
Tom Celik on Bridge Street Landing
5/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Trevor Feger talks about the Bell Centre experience
WBEN's Tom Puckett on hantavirus
UB's Dr. Tom Russo on Hantavirus
John Otto on new turnout gear for BFD firefighters
Chris Ring on his plans for the Rapids Theatre
Mayor Sean Ryan on Arno settlement
Stephen Lester of United Health Care as we mark Nurses Month
Alex Lyon reacts to Game 3 loss
Bo Byram following Game 3 loss
Tage Thompson speaks following Game 3 loss
5/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Phil Nanula on the SEQRA mandates
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a new jersey sponsor for the Sabres
Seymour Knox IV on the new sponsor logo on Sabre jerseys next season
Former Sabre Don Luce on a sponsor on Sabres road jerseys next season
Fox News Sunday Update - Hantavirus passengers disembark
Fox News Saturday Update - Struck on the tarmac
Sabres' fan Brian Whalen
Toronto's Michael Talmedge
Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to game 2 vs. Canadiens
Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski reacts to the state comptroller's report on Buffalo's budget deficit
GMA's Rhiannon Ally on Buffalo
5/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett talks with Tom "Conehead" Girot on beer sales at KeyBank Center
EC Budget Director Mark Cornell on Gas Tax proposal
Tom "Conehead" Girot on Sabres playoffs meaning more beer sales
BPD Commish Erika Shields
Lindy Ruff on Game 1 win
Bo Byram following Game 1 win
Zach Benson and Jordan Greenway after Game 1 win
5/7/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
AAA's Elizabeth Carey on rising gas prices
Erie County John Bargnesi on the county's surplus
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on the county's surplus
WBEN's Tom Puckett on debate over Erie County's surplus
Daemen University's Veronica Valazza as we mark Nurses' Month
Mitch Nowakowski on legal fight with Comptroller
Barbara Miller-Williams on her legal challenges
Ang Berti on Niagara Falls' hockey light show
Patrick Kaler on new marketing campaign
5/6/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Deputy Mayor Ben Swanekamp on Buffalo special event fees
WBEN's Tom Puckett talks with the original singer of We're Gonna Win That Cup
Donna McDaniel on the original "We're Gonna Win That Cup" and what she's up to now
Sheriff Garcia talks about the new Air 1 and Air 2 copters
5/5/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Frank Ciminelli on Highmark demolition
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the IRS returning payments made by taxpayers by mail
Esther Gulyas on IRS sending back mailed tax payments
Hospice Buffalo's Kelley Clem as we mark Nurses Month
Brandon Steiner on Bills' memorabilia
Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff on facing the Canadiens
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is concerned about rising Buffalo property taxes on county taxpayers
Mayor Sean Ryan on Sabres Watch Parties
5/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Ryan Whalen on I-290 speeders
GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan on the future of gas prices
Fox News Sunday Update - A new proposal
Brian Koziol Reports: Sabres Advance to Round 2!
Fox News Saturday Update - Standoff with Iran continues
WBEN First Alert Forecast
Harry Stinson update on Buffalo Grand
Professor on SUNY Erie Campus 'situation'
EC Legislator Lawrence Dupre on biometrics
Danny Gare on playoff nerves
Martin Biron on playoff anxiety
EC Legislature Lawrence Dupre on biometrics
Frank Todaro on hunting
World's Largest Rubber Duck coming back to Canalside!
Tom Sweeney on Sabres' watch parties in Lancaster
4/30/26 West Herr Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a proposal in EC Legislature to ban the use of biometrics by businesses
Legislator Lawrence Dupre introduces a bill to ban all biometric use by businesses in Erie County
Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on a bill to ban businesses from using biometrics in Erie County
Colleen Pandy on downtown special events
Why Sean Ryan went Buffalo Place's meeting
Harry Stinson on Buffalo Grand
Chris Jacobs on Genesee Street project
2026 JA Stock Market Challenge Winners Four Brothers from Clarence High School
4/29/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Deputy Mayor Thomas Baines on Buffalo Grand
WBEN's Tom Puckett on results of NY's student cell phone ban
Williamsville North HS on results of NY's cell phone ban for students in schools
Leah Halton-Pope on Erika Shields
Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark on another Mario Lopez movie coming to Buffalo
4/28/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro on leadup to attack at Correspondents' Dinner
Lindy Ruff speaks to media prior to Game 5
EC Executive Mark Poloncarz on Canalside watch parties
WBEN's Tom Puckett on what to do about trucks hitting the Young St. Bridge
Tonawanda City Mayor William Strassbourg on trucks hitting the Young St. Bridge
Chris Scanlon on new homes initiative
Rep. Nick Langworthy on a call to get DHS funding bill on the House floor for a vote
EC Public Works Commissioner Bill Geary on potholes
4/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
President Trump on'60 Minutes'
Dan Buttery on creating the Sabres Stanley Cup puck holder
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Transit Road traffic delays starting Monday
NYSDOT's Ryan Whalen on work in front of Delta Sonic on Transit Rd.
Law Enforcement News Conference
President Trump and White House officials press conference
Fox News Sunday Update: Shots fired at Correspondents Dinner
Fox News Saturday Update - Negotiating continues
County Attorney Jeremy Toth on Highmark suite policy
4/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Noah Östlund on Sabres win, first playoff game
Lindy Ruff on Sabres' Game 3 win in Boston
Alex Tuch and Alex Lyon speak after Game 3 win
Mark Poloncarz on SOC speech
WBEN's Tom Puckett on business booming thanks to Sabres playoffs
Southern Tier's Joe Creegan on Sabres boosting business for his restaurant
Jason Sunshine of Draft Room on Sabres playoffs boosting business
2026 State of Erie County Address
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on his push for a new Northtowns auto bureau
4/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Former Sabres Anthem Singer Doug Allen on why US and Canadian anthems are played before each game
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the tradition of Canadian and US anthems played before Sabres games
Sabres Hall of Famer Danny Gare on the tradition of Canadian and US anthems played before all Sabres games
Joe Masher on Scene One cinemas
Erie County DA Michael Keane on Dejuan Williams charges
AAA's Elizabeth Carey on Sabres fan travel to Boston
Rep. Nick Langworthy calls on Gov. Hochul to revoke illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses.
Seymour Knox IV on the Sabres
"Sabres Valley" Elementary Principal Nicole Lauer and teacher Carson Dayka on a changing of the school's name
4/22/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the passing of Former Buffalo Bishop Henry Mansell
OLV Basilica Msgr. David LiPuma remembers Archbishop Henry Mansell, who passed away
Zeneta Everhart on 'encouraging' phone calls
Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to Game 2 vs. Boston
4/21/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Josh Allen April 20
Lindy Ruff speaks to the media Monday
Rebecca Roll of LymeWNY on avoiding ticks in WNY
Gov. Hochul on Canalside
WBEN's Tom Puckett on ticks in WNY
NYSP Trooper James O'Callaghan on a series of pursuits involving juveniles stealing vehicles
Gov. Hochul on crime stats
Steve Roberts
Paul Hamilton
4-20-26 West Werr Buffalo Business Report
Jeff Jones on Sabres' pre-game festivities
Eugene Pierce on his Honor Flight experience
Korea War Veteran Russ Casterline on some surprises during Honor Flight
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Honor Flight
Fox News Sunday Update - Strait Confusion
WBEN First Alert Forecast - Sunday 4-19-26
Fox News Saturday Update - Strait Open
NWS Meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo
Mark Poloncarz on Willowdale Park and stadium suites
Mark Poloncarz on road work
Claire Romholt on Record Store Day
4/17/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
What life looked like in 2011
What was happening in Buffalo in April of 2011?
Pete Guelli on all things Sabres
WBEN's Tom Puckett on reaction to a proposed 75% tax hike on nicotine pouches
Dr. Brian Erkkila, a former FDA regulator on 75 percent proposed tax hike on tobacco pouches
Paul Zuber of NYS Business Council on proposed 75 percent tax hike on nicotine pouches
Roswell Park's Dr. Andrew Hyland on a proposed 75 percent tax on nicotine pouches
Sabres fan Mike Shultz
Interim Police Commissioner Craig Macy on 7-11 shooting
4/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Chris Scanlon on Sean Ryan
WBEN's Tom Puckett on policy drafts for county suite use at the new Highmark Stadium
EC Legislator Taishe St. Jean Tard on the proposed policy for use of Erie County's suite at the new Highmark Stadium
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on county suite policy at Highmark Stadium
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Walden Galleria Violence
Sean Ryan on Buffalo budget
4/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Other Half's DJ Railey on prepping for Sabres' fans
Pastor James Giles of WNY Peacekeepers on violence at Walden Galleria
Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak on recent violence at Galleria
State Senator Rob Ortt on groundbreaking for a new energy pipeline in NY
Sabres fan Nicky Shehin on buying team merch
4/14/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Tage Thompson speaks after Sabres clinch division
Lindy Ruff reacts to winning Atlantic Division
Rasmus Dahlin after Sabres win division
Mayor Sean Ryan on potholes
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Moog's contribution to Artemis
Moog's Craig Owczarcak on contributions to Artemis, now and in the future
Kathy Sautter of Tops using the Sabres' logo
Sabres' fan Sally on no box office ticket sales
4/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
David Hart on Amherst bed tax
Honor Guard Buffalo Niagara Executive Director Dennis Priore on this weekend's Honor Flight
Navy Vet Fred Nussbaum prepares to take an Honor Flight
Korea Vet Russ Casterline prepares to take an Honor Flight at age 97
WBEN's Tom Puckett previews this weekend's Honor Flight Buffalo Niagara
WBEN First Alert Forecast - Sunday
Iran/Negotiations: Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan
Fox News Sunday Update: Talks Fail
Marine Andre Martinelli prepares for an Honor Flight
Robert Restaino discusses the Rapids Theatre
4/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Paul Wolf on political insider baseball
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the Sabres Wagon outside KeyBank Center
Sabres VP of Marketing Cara Murphy on the new Sabres Wagon
Former DA John Flynn says he's interested in becoming Tonawanda's next town supervisor
EC Legislator Lawrence Dupre on Jefferson Avenue
Angela Marinucci on Blocher Apartments
4/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on politicians resigning before the end of their terms
Rev. Mark Blue on Crystal Peoples-Stokes
Rev. Michael Bell on Crystal Peoples-Stokes
Tony Masiello on Crystal Peoples-Stokes
Jack O'Donnell on elected leaders resigning before the end of their terms
Ken Kruly of Politics and Other Stuff on why elected leaders are leaving early
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked about running for Erie County Executive
Heidi Gee on no water
Liz Dugan on lost business
Elma salon owner Liz Dugan on lost business.
4/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
PBA's John Davidson reacts to hiring of new Police Commissioner
Brady Clendening of Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course on opening day
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the start of golf season in WNY
Jack O'Donnell on Crystal Peoples-Stokes not seeking re-election to Assembly
Elma Board member Jim Malczewski on the water main break in Elma
Council Member Mitch Nowakowski reacts to NY Comptroller's pending audit of Buffalo's finances
4/7/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Mayor Sean Ryan on too many guns
State Senator Jeremy Zellner on his support for a gas tax holiday
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a call for another NYS gas tax holiday
Jennifer Hurley on Santaserios
Pres. Trump holds news conference on Iran
Gov Hochul announces pothole filling efforts in NYS
ConnectLife's Zach Kineke on a special drawing for Sabres playoff tickets
Mayor Sean Ryan on Erika Shields
4/6/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Byron Brown on changing WROTB
WBEN's Tom Puckett on 20 years of Dyngus Day Parades
Eddy Dobosiewicz looks back on 20 years of Dyngus Day parades in Buffalo
Pete and Cindy Stelmach recall 20 years of Dyngus Day parades in Buffalo
Trey Yingst on US Rescue Mission
WBEN Easter Forecast
Sabres fan Jackson Supe
WBEN Easter Weekend Forecast
Fox News Saturday Update - Still searching
Sam Radford on School 197 incident
Brandon Steiner on hot Highmark items
4/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Byron Brown on budget issues
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Broadway Market on Easter week
Broadway Market GM Kathy Peterson on a busy Easter season
Moog's Jim Steffan on Artemis II
Journey Gunderson previews National Comedy Center Festival in Jamestown
Gov. Hochul demands answers in refugee's death
4/2/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Dr. Gale Burstein on Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death
AAA's Dave Kirst on insurance issues following flooding
WBEN's Tom Puckett on insurance covering flood/hail damage to cars and homes
Erie County officials discuss cause of refugee death
Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger on the Sumitomo plant sale to Hwa Fong Rubber
Baye Keita on Highmark Stadium seat removal
4/1/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Margie Skob on Broadway Market
Assemblymember Bill Conrad on when the state budget could be passed
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the late state budget
Leah Halton-Pope on Buffalo budget
State Senator Rob Ortt as the budget deadline nears and a call for utility relief in the final budget
Trooper James O'Callaghan on speed enforcement on the 33
3/31/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
UB's Bob Shibley on the Central Terminal
WBEN's Tom Puckett with an update on repairs to the Sullivans and the Croaker
Bill Abbott of the Naval and Military Park with an update on the Croaker and the Sullivans
Joe Masher on Market Arcade Cinemas
3/30/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bruce Blakeman and George Borrello on energy
Security consultant and retired BPD Captain Jeff Rinaldo on differences between private security companies and TSA
Fox News Sunday Update - No Kings arrests
Fox News Saturday Update: Desperate to do a deal
George Borrello on CDLs
3-27-26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
Andrew Nyhart of Lind-Hart Mini Ship on the impact of gas prices on shipping costs
Crystal Peoples-Stokes on downtown
WBEN's Tom Puckett on gas price hikes' effect on shipping
Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes on whether Buffalo needs a control board
3/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Brian Higgins on downtown
Attorney John Elmore on verdicts in two social media cases that could shape 5/14 lawsuit against social media
WBEN's Tom Puckett on jury verdicts out west could affect lawsuits vs. social media over 5/14 shootings
Pete Burakowski on all things downtown
3/25/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bills stadium leads give update on construction
Buffalo Control Board member Fred Floss on the mayor's loan request to address budget deficit
Ken Kruly of Politics and Other Stuff on the control board's role in addressing Buffalo's budget deficit
WBEN's Tom Puckett on what Buffalo's control board can do to address the city's budget deficit
EC Legislator Frank Todaro on a call to remove a paroled rapist/killer from Erie County
Karen DuVal on helping TSA workers
3/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a TSA donation drive at BNIA
Phil Nanula on CLCPA mandates
NFTA's Kelly Khatib on TSA donation drive Tuesday at BNIA
Jim Militello on Douglas Jemal
Deputy Mayor Ben Swanekamp on Buffalo budget
LaGuardia plane crash update
Patrick Kaler on Northtown Center and hockey
Shawn Lavin talks about Northtown Center
3/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Buffalo Place chair Steve Carmina on the impact of workers returning to the office in Downtown Buffalo
Pete Cammarata on Broadway Market
WBEN's Tom Puckett on potential political consequences of the proposed property tax hike in Buffalo
GOP Strategist Carl Calabrese on political ramifications of Ryan's property tax proposal
Ken Kruly on possible political ramifications of Ryan's property tax hike proposal.
Fox News Sunday Update - Trump threatens Iran
Fox News Saturday Update - Attacks Continue
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz - City Tax Hike
Cait Zulewski on Delaware North returning workers
Buffalo Museum of Science unveils new exhibit
Bill Paladino on Buffalo and downtown Buffalo
Bill Paladino on Buffalo
Crystal Peoples-Stokes on Buffalo's property tax hike
State Sen. Jeremy Zellner discuss a bill he is co-sponsoring, the New York for All Act (S2235B)
3/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Mayor Sean Ryan on property tax increase
College basketball fans taking in the NCAA men's basketball tournament in Buffalo on Thursday
Lawrence Dupre on Seneca Babcock
WBEN's Tom Puckett on an opt-in requirement in the Buffalo Catholic Diocese bankruptcy case
Sean Ryan on demolition pause
Cait Zulewski on Delaware North's new in-office schedule
Delaware North's Cait Vulewski on bringing workers back to the office 4 days a week
Attorney Steve Boyd on opt-in for diocese abuse settlement
Attorney Aaron Saykin on AGs' objection to Tegna/Nexstar merger
Visit Buffalo volunteer Hank Dewey on helping show visitors for the NCAA men's basketball tournament around town
Visit Buffalo volunteer Helen Brady on helping show visitors for the NCAA men's basketball tournament around town
Visit Buffalo president and CEO Patrick Kaler on the arrival of the NCAA men's basketball tournament to Buffalo
3/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
General manager at Pizza Plant Italian Pub's Canalside location Tatyanna Rawls on the expected business for the NCAA men's basketball tournament this weekend in Downtown
University of South Florida men's basketball head coach and Western New York native Bryan Hodgson ahead of facing Louisville in the NCAA tournament in Buffalo
WBEN's Brayton Wilson reports on the homecoming for University of South Florida men's basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson, who grew up in Western New York and also spent time coaching at the University at Buffalo from 2015-19
Andrea Klyczek on Somerset Solar
Betty Wolanyk on Somerset Solar
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill by Rep. Nick Langworthy to pay TSA employees during shutdowns
Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Homeland Security shutdown
Katelyn Eddy on the Bills' Mafia House
Local truck drivers on the rising prices of diesel fuel at the pump
3/18/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Commander Adam Mosley from the U.S. Coast Guard on the ice boom in Lake Erie
NYPA's director of community affairs in Western New York, Lou Paonessa on the ice boom on Lake Erie
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to help White Elephant Buildings
Bryan Bollman on Seneca Babcock shutdown
Architect Clinton Brown on a state bill to allow funding for rehabilitating local landmarks
Steve Ranalli on Highmark Stadium construction
Pete Guelli on potential playoff tickets
Officials provide an update on remediation work being done to the USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans at the Buffalo Naval Park
3-17 Buffalo Business report
Assistant professor of American History at SUNY Buffalo State, Erin Barr on the significance of Irish culture in Buffalo and Western New York
Longtime Buffalo Irish community leader Peg Overdorf on the significance of Irish culture in Western New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul on rising utility and gas costs
Sean Ryan on NCAA's impact on downtown
National Weather Service meteorologist John Hitchcock on the winter weather ahead Monday evening and into Tuesday morning
Brian Higgins and Kathy Hochul on Shea's
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul helps to announce upcoming renovations to Shea's historic Buffalo Theatre in Downtown Buffalo
Michael Silbak on the Canal House development
3/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Crystal Peoples-Stokes on Olympics
AJ Baynes of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce on a potential business boom in the town
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a business surge in Amherst
NWS Meteorologist Jim Mitchell
Fox News Sunday Update: War continues
Fox News Saturday Update: Two weeks of war
New York State DEC Zoom call regarding Buffalo Naval Park and the USS Croaker
Stefan Mychajliw on Seneca Babcock Community Association closing
Dash Hegeman from Holiday Valley on the ski season and what to expect this weekend in Ellicottville
St. Benedict parishioner Nandor Forgach reacts to the Diocese revoking the merger of St. Benedict with St. Leo the Great
3/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Brendan Biggane from The Byrd House in Orchard Park on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business
Dave Schutte from Britesmith Brewing on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business
John Bona from Amherst Ale House on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business
Paul Santora from Santora's Pizza Pub and Grill on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business
Shawn Lavin talks about potholes
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Sabres ticket demand
VIP Tix's Nick Giammusso on ticket demand for Sabres games.
Joe Golembek on the 198 parkway plan
BPD News Conference on body cam video released in last week's officer involved shooting on Minnesota Avenue.
Mayor Sean Ryan on Buffalo budget
3/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on whether or not he will veto a youth hunting bill that shows up on his desk from the Erie County Legislature
WBEN's Tom Puckett on proposals to lower utility bills
Darryl Carr on Cobblestone buildings
Sean Ryan on Cobblestone
NT Fire Chief Douglas Orlowski
Assemblymember Pat Chludzinski on proposals to provide utility bill relief to NYers.
NT Fire Chief Doug Orlowski on a fatal fire Wednesday afternoon
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the latest surrounding the investigation into vandalism at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park
UB Athletic Director Mark Alnutt on the naming rights deal with Broadview
Erie County celebrates with community partners the second anniversary of the Community Climate Action Plan
NF Schools Supt. Mark Laurrie on the administrative placed on a teacher
BTF President Rich Nigro on school closings
Zaque Evans on public art
3/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Sabres fans and other visitors on what Downtown Buffalo has to offer around KeyBank Center
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the next step in Tom Quatroche's future
ECMC's Tom Quatroche moves on to HASNY as its new CEO
Town of Tonawanda engineer Matt Sutton on the major improvements coming for the Paddock Golf Dome along Brompton Road
Zaque Evans on Erie County Public Art
Zaque Evans on public art
3/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Chief Managing Director of the BFLO Store, Laura Gillette on the increase in sales of Sabres merchandise following the team's success this season
Sabres fans shopping at the BFLO Store in Williamsville for the latest gear after the team's success this season
John Percy on rising gas prices
WBEN's Tom Puckett on sewer main break in Olcott Harbor
Newfane Supervisor John Syracuse on sewer main break sending water into Olcott Harbor
John Percy on Thunder on Niagara air show
Sr. Master Sgt. Andrew Caya on cancellation of Thunder of Niagara 2026
Jamie Fiegel on immigration rules
Lindy Ruff speaks after Sabres win over Tampa Bay
Sabres players react to wild win over Tampa Bay
3/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Insurance sales and operations manager at AAA, Dave Kirst on pothole season and filing claims over pothole damage
Scott Bylewski on Erie County's In Rem auction
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the start of allergy season
Meteorologist Andy Parker on how weather will affect allergies this week
UB's Dr. Stanley Schwartz on allergy season
President Trump aboard Air Force One
Fox News Sunday Update: War with Iran escalates
Fox News Saturday Update: Demands to surrender
Mark Poloncarz on Highmark Stadium vandalism
Interim Buffalo Police commissioner Craig Macy runs down the timeline of an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night along Minnesota Avenue
3/6/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Capt. Jeffrey Schmidt on Cheektowaga Police
UB's Nicole Henchy on free dental care for veterans Friday
UB's Tom Puckett on a special free dental clinic for veterans Friday
GOP strategist Carl Calabrese reacts to Kristi Noem, who's out as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Taisha St. Jean Tard on county suite in Highmark Stadium
ABC News Report: Kristi Noem out as DHS Secretary
DHS Secretary Noem and Rep. Jerry Nadler
3/5/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Co-owner of Big Ditch Brewing Co., Matt Kahn on preparations for the return of the NCAA men's basketball tournament to Buffalo in two weeks
Co-owner of Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, Ed Arnold on preparations for the return of the NCAA men's basketball tournament to Buffalo in two weeks
General manager at The Draft Room, Jason Sunshine on preparations for the return of the NCAA men's basketball tournament to Buffalo in two weeks
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a NYSERDA memo indicating the costs of clean energy mandates
Jim Dentinger on Golisano Institute
Assemblymember Bill Conrad on NYSERDA report on high cost of clean energy mandates
State Senator Rob Ortt on NYSERDA report on costs of clean energy mandates
Shawn O'Rourke on Bills' PSL revenues
3/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Sabres fans share their excitement on the team's push for the playoffs in the final stretch of the season
Dan Gagliardo on opting out of the State Senate race
WBEN's Tom Puckett reports on advice from AAA on Mexico travel
AAA's Elizabeth Carey on travel worries for those heading to Mexico for spring break
Ben Swanekamp on parking ramps
Ben Swanekamp on selling downtown ramps
North District Councilman Joe Golombek on his call for an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam that got unanimous support from the Buffalo Common
Buffalo Common Council unanimously supports an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
Gina Terbot on women working on construction sites
3/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses higher energy costs for residents and businesses, and its impact along with businesses facing tariffs
President and CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, A.J. Baynes discusses the impact of tariffs and higher energy costs on local businesses
Regional manager from AirSep, Angelo Barberic on the impact of tariffs and higher energy costs for business
Nadia Shahram on Iranian attacks
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Sabres honoring Tage Thompson Tuesday
Anna Stolzenburg of the Sabres previews Olympic pregame tribute to Tage Thompson Tuesday
Fred Floss on rising gas prices
Rep. Nick Langworthy on Operation Epic Fury
Tim Collins Discusses Optimal Lunar Eclipse experience
Battalion Chief Sean Eagen on General Mills fire
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul further addresses her roundtable discussions with businesses and other local leaders on the impacts of global tariffs
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts a roundtable discussion with local businesses and elected officials regarding the impacts of global tariffs on business
3/2/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski addresses a number of issues with Downtown Buffalo
Robert Ortt on rising utility costs
WBEN's Tom Puckett on skunk season
SPCA's Gina Lattuca on skunk season in WNY
President Trump addresses America on Operation Epic Fury
Fox News Sunday Update: Iranian leader is killed
President Trump announces death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
President Trump announces strikes on Iran
Fox News Saturday Update: Attacks on Iran
JC Seneca on Seneca Nation's plans for Grand Island
GI Councilman Dan Kilmer on Seneca Nation
2/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Carl Calabrese on Heritage Point
John Cimperman on Heritage Point
Steve Carmina on Heritage Point
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to allow Erie County's 12 and 13 year olds to hunt with adult supervision
Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro on efforts to allow younger hunters with adult supervision
Former Erie County Sheriff and now State Sen. Patrick Gallivan on the death of the Burmese refugee in Buffalo and actions made by Border Patrol agents
Lindsay Lorigo on top down energy mandates
Bob Gugino | Pothole Damage
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on the death and circumstances relating to the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan discusses the release of the files relating to the Buffalo Police Department Internal Affairs Division’s inquiry into the 2024 incident involving
2/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Former Buffalo Police commissioner Joe Gramaglia on the end of the department's Foot Patrol Integration Unit program
Interim Buffalo Police commissioner Craig Macy answers a question about the elimination of the Foot Patrol Integration Unit within the department
South District Councilman and former Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon on the end of the department's Foot Patrol Integration Unit program
Sonya Krocksey on working for the Bills
William Kackard on working for the Bills
Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak on the town board restricting cooperation between Cheektowaga Police and ICE.
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Cheektowaga Town Board passing a resolution restricting cooperation between CPD and ICE
Nick Sinatra on Heritage Point
Joseph Masher on Market Arcade Cinemas
2/25/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Ray Miller on the dental injury for Jack Hughes sustained at the Winter Olympics and his new smile
Joel Feroleto on Hertel Avenue
Assemblyman Paul Bologna on energy issues
2/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott reacts to the release the findings of the district's independent investigative report
Riverside High School teacher Marc Bruno reacts to the Buffalo School Board releasing the findings of its independent investigative report
Zach Rutkowski on the Bills' hiring more game day workers.
Josh Gregory on loose cow
National Weather Service meteorologist Tony Ansuini on the winter weather impacting Western New York this week
Caller describes cows on NYS Thruway
Aaron Mason on Mexican drug cartel violence
2/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Brayton Wilson reports on pothole season across Western New York this spring with Clarence Highway Superintendent Jamie Dussing
Kristen Snyder on O'Neill's losing business last week
Mark Ebeling on Danny's South
Fox News Sunday Update: Millions in path of massive nor'easter storm
Fox News Saturday Update: Trump counters Supreme Court ruling
William on Highmark vandalism
Workers voice their concerns about Highmark Stadium vandalism
2/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Local ice hockey coach Jason Guenther speaks on the current state of women's ice hockey in Western New York
Nichols women's ice hockey prep coach Stephanie Nadler on the current state of women's ice hockey in Western New York
Bill Geary on Highmark Stadium updates
WBEN's Tom Puckett on fish fry popularity in WNY
Kevin Hoak of Hoak's Restaurant on fish fry popularity
Hatton Humphrey of Wilson Volunteer Fire Company on popularity of fish fries
Denise Abbott on Highmark vandalism
Congressman Nick Langworthy announces federal funding for the Town of Elma for their consolidated wastewater treatment plant