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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
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces the city will not bear the costs for work on the former St. Ann's School
2/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Henry Withers and Alan Jay of the Buffalo Speedskating Club on the interest in speed skating with the Winter Olympics taking place
Sean Ryan on Buffalo Grand deadline
Paul Brown with the Buffalo Building Trades Council on the $100,000 reward Gilbane | Turner is offering for information on the vandal at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park
Interim Buffalo Police commissioner Craig Macy details the department's internal matters relating to the case surrounding officer Lance Woods
Nick Langworthy on NFTA/BNIA funding
Congressman Tim Kennedy provides federal funding to help Buffalo replace lead water pipes from its aging water system
Patrick Kaler from Visit Buffalo on a study finding Buffalo needs around 400 hotel rooms close to the Buffalo Convention Center
2/18/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Frank Todaro on Highmark Stadium vandalism
NT Mayor Austin Tylec on Canal Fest moving
West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson (R) on his intention to run for the 142nd State Assembly District seat this November
Elizabeth Carey from AAA of Western and Central NY on keeping your car batteries working during extreme cold temperatures
Mark Poloncarz on Highmark vandalism
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz speaks on the damage to the new Highmark Stadium due to graffiti over the weekend in Orchard Park
Paula's Donuts manager Christy Worthington ahead of Pączki Day in Western New York
NF Mayor Robert Restaino on the Rapids Theatre
WBEN's Tom Puckett with an update on a Depew student's bid to return to school with an exemption for a meningitis vaccine booster
Shannon Bentley, aunt of Depew student Kayci Rae, reacts to judge's ruling Kayci must get meningitis vaccine to return to school
Mike Billoni recalls actor Robert Redford
Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers on Walden Galleria
Kurtis enjoying time on the sledding hill at Chestnut Ridge with his dad Peter
Alanna from Buffalo enjoying the sledding at Chestnut Ridge with her kids
Jamie from Clarence enjoying the sledding hills with her kids at Chestnut Ridge on Monday
Kids enjoying their Monday morning sledding at Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park
Andy Wegrzyn from Buffalo Distilling Co. on the continued push in Albany to allow the sale of wine and liquor in grocery stores
Jack O'Donnell from O'Donnell and Associates on the continued push in Albany to allow the sale of wine and liquor in grocery stores
Craig Turner on Somerset solar farm
WBEN's Tom Puckett on new traffic ticket point system starting Monday
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on new traffic ticket point system starting Monday
NYSP Trooper James O'Callaghan on new traffic ticket point system starting Monday
Fox News Sunday Update: The Guthrie search continues
Fox News Saturday Update: A possible break
WBEN's Tom Puckett on NYS AG agreement with Buffalo Schools on student discipline
NYSP news conference on arrest in deadly Thruway crash
Zeneta Everhart on 5/14 shootings
Zeneta Everhart of 5/14 shootings
Zeneta Everhart on 5/14 shootings
Erie County DA Mike Keane on Brant couple charged with animal cruelty
2/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Buffalo Skating Club board members Jennifer Rosen and Meg Hall on the interest in figure skating with the Winter Olympics taking place
Lindsay Lorigo on biometrics data collection
Bill Maher on the impact the NCAA has in Buffalo
Quinn Martha of the NYCLU on the AG's agreement with BPS on reforming disciplinary practices
Parent advocate Sam Radford on student discipline reform agreement reached between NYS AG and Buffalo Public Schools
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo speaks about romance scams on the rise and how to avoid being caught up in one
2/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Rev. Mark Blue reacts to Mean Arms settlement
A.J. Baynes from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce on the end of the federal environmental review process for the NFTA Metro Rail expansion project
Tonawanda Town Supervisor Joe Emminger on the end of the federal environmental review process for the NFTA Metro Rail expansion project
Pamela Pritchard on the death of her mother, Pearl Young, on 5/14
WBEN's Tom Puckett on law enforcement analysis on law enforcement getting doorbell camera footage
Former Buffalo Police Commissioner Joe Gramaglia on access to doorbell cameras in criminal investigations
Retired BPD Captain Jeff Rinaldo on doorbell footage getting to law enforcement
Dr. Steven MacMartin on drone security issues
Buffalo deputy mayor Ben Swanekamp on rock salt concerns facing the city in the final weeks of winter
2/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bob Gugino from Bison Automotive on road salt's effect on cars across Western New York
Bill Conrad on E-bike laws
WBEN's Tom Puckett on DMV offices closing Friday for a major upgrade
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on temporary DMV closures starting Friday
Niagara County Clerk Joe Jasztremski on temporary DMV closures starting Friday
Mike Clark on Dick's House of Sports
Jack O'Donnell from O'Donnell and Associates on Antonio Delgado's announcement to withdraw from the 2026 gubernatorial race in New York
Councilmember Leah Halton Pope on shots fired at Tops on Jefferson last Saturday
Western New Yorkers out at the car wash with temperatures finally back above freezing
2/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Domenic Cortese from WBEN's 'Hammertime Radio' on home issues seen this winter with extreme cold and potential problems with the upcoming thaw period
Steve Rott from William C. Rott and Sons on home issues seen this winter with extreme cold and potential problems with the upcoming thaw period
Mark Wendel on Great Lakes cruise ships
WBEN's Tom Puckett on state GOP lawmakers propose a series of bills to reduce energy costs
State Senator Rob Ortt on GOP proposals to lower energy bills in NYS
Assemblymember Paul Bologna asking NYAG and State Labor Commissioner to look into Candlelight Cabinetry
Mark Wendel on Canalside projects
NYSEG's Mike Baggerman on scam warnings from the utility
New York State Trooper James O'Callaghan on a fatal snowmobile accident Sunday in the Town of Warsaw