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Pleasant Sunday and Labor Day Monday
Expect a dry Labor Day weekend
Ryan Haggerty of Buffalo BioDiesel on recent thefts of used cooking oil
Mike Santello on Seneca One Stop project
Hertel Avenue resident Haithem after her salon was flooded Thursday after a flash flood in North Buffalo on Thursday
Hertel Avenue business owner Darla Jones after her salon was flooded Thursday after a flash flood in North Buffalo
Frank DiMaria from Frank's Basement Systems on Thursday's flash flooding and making sure you have a sump pump that's up to date and ready for any potential problems
Costco gas customer Josh
9/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WGR's Jeremy White shares his flash flood story from Thursday night in North Buffalo
Sen. Kristen Gillibrand on Lake Ontario federal bill
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the latest on Boulevard Mall
Amherst Supervisor Shawn Lavin on Boulevard Mall and Costco developments
WBEN's Joe Beamer with Amherst Supervisor Shawn Lavin on Costco gas station opening up
Olcott's Bill Clark on storm damage
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan addresses license plate reading cameras in the city, the future of the Clean Sweep program and the return of students to school
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces city's own hot patching operation and pothole repair counter
Buffalo Public Schools' interim superintendent Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock welcomes students back to school at Harriet Ross Tubman School on the city's East Side
9/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
State Sen.Robert Ortt on Lake Ontario
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the start of school in Buffalo after a rocky summer
Parent advocate Sam Radford on a turbulent summer at Buffalo Public Schools
10,000 Maniacs co-founder Dennis Drew on a special event in Jamestown this weekend as the band marks 45 years
NT Council President Gabrielle Richards on its downtown
Patty Mcdonald on Allen Street clean up
AAA of Western and Central New York hosts its annual “School’s Open, Drive Carefully” press conference
9/2/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Kelly Holland from the New York State Thruway Authority offers tips on back to school driving with construction ongoing on both the I-90 and I-190
NITTEC executive director Athena Hutchins on traffic patterns to be wary of with schools returning to session
Mitch Nowakowski on the Cobblestone buildings
WBEN's Tom Puckett on record high gas prices for Labor Day
Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan on record Labor Day gas prices
Phil Demers on the last of the Marineland whales leaving the former park
Stephanie Mejia on DHS protests
Old Fort Niagara's Robert Emerson on whether the site will change from Lake Ontario
9/1/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
The Teacher's Desk director John Mika ahead of schools returning for session across Buffalo and Western New York
Park School soccer coach Brendan Murphy on turf vs. grass
WBEN's Tom Puckett on whether it will be Lake Ontario or Lake America at Old Fort Niagara
Zach, Mike and John Braddell at Lakeside Sod Supply Co. on the Bills already switching out the sod in their grass field at the new Highmark Stadium
Drs. Marc Fineberg and Brian McGrath on 716 Sports Complex
8/31/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
What do people think of DHS job fair being canceled?
Mike Finnagan on canceled job fair
Hamburg Schools Superintendent Tom Adams on preparations for a new school year
Lockport Superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin on getting ready for a new school year
WBEN's Tom Puckett on getting ready for a new school year
Rain forecasted for Sunday as well as to start the work week
Cool and dry Saturday with a possible wet Sunday
Sen. Kristen Gillibrand on Lake Ontario
8/28/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bills Head Coach Joe Brady after win over Steelers
Bills WR Skyler Bell following win over Steelers
Casey Dohme on chicken wings
Mary Brennan Taylor of the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Kenan Center in Lockport
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Lockport
Vicky Ross on the canceled DHS/ICE job fair
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on a canceled DHS job fair at Buffalo Convention Center
Phil Tripi on snow removal
8/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
WBEN's Tom Puckett on one fan's advice for new stadium goers
Paul Zakrzewski on what Bills fans should check out at the new HIghmark Stadium.
Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock talks about NFTA contract
Rocco Termini on downtown Buffalo's special events
8/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Art Wheaton with Cornell in Buffalo analyzes the break down in trade and tariff talks between the U.S. and Canada
WBEN's Tom Puckett on tariffs affecting tourism
John Percy of Destination Niagara USA on tariff's effect on tourism
Patrick Kaler of Visit Buffalo on tariffs threatening momentum of Canadian tourism
Kellie Motyka on her frustrations with NYS
Dale Anderson on Dolly Parton
BPD Commissioner Erika Shields on Chippewa Street
8/25/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields on Flock Cameras
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a meeting on deer population control at Knox Farm State Park
Dave Spiering of NYS Parks on a meeting to address the deer population at Knox Farm State Park
State DEC commissioner Amanda Lefton, EPA regional administrator Mike Martucci and Dr. James McDonald from the State Department of Health provide an update on the Niagara and Erie County Radiological Assessment
Kelly Khatib with an update on fuel farm repairs at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport
The McKiernan family calls for emergency relocation and Superfund listing for their home near Love Canal
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and Buffalo Police commissioner Erika Shields highlight the department's work to combat gun violence
8/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Jason Sokody on real estate
WBEN's Tom Puckett on help when caring for an animal gets overwhelming
The SPCA Serving Erie County's Gina Lattuca on caring for multiple pets and when it's time to seek help
Governor Kathy Hochul's memories about Sandy Beach
A wet Sunday and a cool start to the work week
A dry morning with wet conditions later in the afternoon
Gov. Hochul remembers Sandy Beach
Karen McMahon on Kingsgate Park
Assemblymember Karen McMahon on sending a monitor to Buffalo School Board
Joe Beamer and former STAR 102.5 morning host Rob Lucas with David Bellavia on the life and legacy of Sandy Beach
Judge Penny Wolfgang with David Bellavia reflects the life and legacy of Sandy Beach
Longtime radio broadcasting legend Danny Neaverth remembers the life and career of Sandy Beach
Former Audacy SVP/Market Manager Tim Wenger and his wife, WBEN news host Susan Rose reflect on the life, career and legacy of Sandy Beach
8/21/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Sandy's final broadcast
WBEN's Tom Puckett on one town seeking input on whether to move forward with bait and shoot to control deer population
Niagara Falls Councilman Vincent Cauley on state of emergency
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino on state of emergency
Aurora Deputy Supervisor Joe McCann on a proposed bait and shoot to control the deer population
DaVinci HS senior Chanel Sweat
Freshmen moving in for Year 1 at University at Buffalo
New president at the University at Buffalo, Caroline Attardo Genco attends move-in day for Freshmen on campus
8/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
General manager at Anchor Bar on Maple Road in Amherst, Thomas Winarske on the return of UB students to campus and how that impacts business
WBEN's Tom Puckett with reaction from Erie County Legislators on southtowns radiation testing
EC Legislator Frank Todaro on radiation testing in the Southtowns
EC Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on radiation testing in the Southtowns
Muki Hawkins, Kathy Evans-Brown and Erik Bohen
Former Western New York politician Chris Collins with Stefan Mychajliw after losing Tuesday's Republican primary for Florida's 19th Congressional district
Jon Rivera on Buffalo School Board
15-year-old 4-H member Evelyn Matthies from East Concord on showing livestock at the Erie County Fair
8/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli with the latest on the new Highmark Stadium in the lead up to the 2026 regular season opener against the Lions
Bruce Blakeman and Nick Langworthy blast Kathy Hochul
WBEN's Tom Puckett on expanded radiation testing in Erie County
Assemblymember Dave DiPietro on radiation testing in the Southtowns
Save Our Buffalo Church' Mary Pruski on St. Jude
State Senator Patrick Gallivan on DEC and EPA testing for radiation in the Southtowns
ECIDA Chairperson Brenda McDuffie on Niagara Power expansion
Bills fans taking in the new Highmark Stadium at the team's open practice in Orchard Park
8/18/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Erie County Sheriff's Lt. Jeremy Lehning on traffic and parking for Tuesday's Bills practice
WBEN's Tom Puckett on traffic concerns for Tuesday's Bills open practice
Kevin Nephew on Seneca Niagara renovations
Kellie Motyka on her phone call from Gov. Hochul on radiation in Niagara
Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly at his annual celebrity golf tournament in Batavia
Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas at the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic in Batavia
Former Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett at the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic in Batavia
Bills Wall-of-Famer Darryl Talley at the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic in Batavia
Bills Wall-of-Famer Steve Tasker at the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic in Batavia
8/17/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Niagara resident Lexi Hawk with Save Our Backyards Niagara reacts to Gov. Kathy Hochul's comments surrounding a potential visit to residents impacted by radioactive contamination
Brian Higgins on Sheas
A dry morning with possible wet conditions later on
Great weather for the very first game in the new Highmark Stadium
Moog CEO Pat Roche on expansion plans
8/14/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Local developer and former Congressman Chris Jacobs on the 30-year tax exemption and more with the North Aud Block project in Downtown Buffalo
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses North Aud Block criticism, Love Canal concerns and more...
Denise Abbott on Hamburg Stamping Plant
WBEN's Tom Puckett on lawsuits between Avi Israel and Save the Michaels of the World
Avi Israel's attorney Michael McGorry on lawsuits against his client and a suit they've filed
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses Niagara radiation concerns
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins Chautauqua County officials to sign a structural beam for the new Northern Chautauqua Hospital in Fredonia
Dr. Thomas Russo on rabies
8/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick on the 6% Erie County surcharge at the new Highmark Stadium
Mayors Bill Strassburg and Austin Tylec discuss special events
WBEN's Tom Puckett on what to expect Saturday at the Bills preseason game
Eric "The Hammer' Matwijow on advice for Saturday's Bills game
Sports economics professor at College of the Holy Cross, Victor Matheson with Stefan Mychajliw on the new Highmark Stadium and its impact on the Western New York region
Mayors Austin Tylec and William Strassburg discuss Canal Fest
Nick Giammusso from VIPTIX.com reacts to analysis on the Bills having the highest average ticket price for games this September
Jason Krempa on Amazon project
Bills DC Jim Leonhard speaks to media prior to Tuesday's practice
8/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
NC Sheriff Michael Filicetti on Flock Cameras
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a Dunkirk nuclear power plant site
State Senator George Borrello on a power plant possibility in Dunkirk
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Mike Hill on new communications tower
Andrea Klyczek on the F&M Tower project
CEO of the Erie County Agricultural Society, Jessica Underberg previews the 2026 Erie County Fair at the Hamburg Fairgrounds
8/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
State Assemblyman Pat Burke on his bill preventing entities being granted property tax exemptions benefiting private development project without local approval
Kelly Spurlock on radioactive material testing
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Flock cameras
Retired BPD Capt. Jeff Rinaldo on Flock Cameras
Dunkirk Common Councilmember Natalie Luczkowiak on a possible Dunkirk nuclear power plant
Mark Kubinec on Elmwood exit closure
Larry Quinn remembers Paul Snyder following his passing on Monday at the age of 94
8/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
John Cimperman from Barnstorm Sports and Entertainment on the possibility of the Bills creating a new entertainment district around the new Highmark Stadium
Leah Halton-Pope on Wonder Bread plant
Kaleida's Dr. J’Leise Sosa on new ways to diagnose endometriosis in women
WBEN's Tom Puckett on two new ways to test for endometriosis diagnosis
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 10
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 9
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 8
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 7
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 6
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 5
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 4
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 3
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 2
Buffalo Bills Blue & Red Scrimmage Interview 1
Dry conditions Sunday with possible showers and storms to start the work week
Showers expected today with a possible thunderstorm
Gary Shoffstall on Barge 45
Spencer Morgan from the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site on U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's call on the National Park Service to release this year's funds for the site
WBEN's Tom Puckett on one non-profit winning use of Erie County's stadium suite
8/7/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report
Bills fans share excitement surrounding the new Highmark Stadium
Buffalo Bills senior vice president of stadium operations and fan experience Andy Major on what fans may expect at Saturday’s 'Return of the Blue and Red' scrimmage
State Sen. Robert Ortt on NYS Superfund bill
Buffalo Bills and Legends Global hosts a media tasting event for the new Highmark Stadium
Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn on Hwa Fong Industrial Park
NYS Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare
Bishop Michael Badger on Buffalo Schools
Vice president of hockey John Cimperman on the future of Cosmic Hockey and tryouts taking place in Buffalo on Saturday
Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock on Buffalo schools
BTF President Rich Nigro on Muki Hawkins
Bills fans react to seeing the old Highmark Stadium in a pile of steel and concrete rubble in Orchard Park
8/5/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Grand Island residents share thoughts and concerns on the State DEC seeking permission to test areas of interest for radioactive contamination
North Tonawanda Council President Gabrielle Richards on full reassessment
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Erie County's new role at Highmark Stadium
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the county's role in the new Highmark Stadium.
Rep. Tim Kennedy on 'food desert' bills
Taisha St. Jean Tard on county suite
Attorney John Elmore on the sexual harassment allegations his client has issued against Buffalo School Board member Muki Hawkins
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on the latest with the Buffalo School Board and shutting down the Hood Taste of Buffalo last weekend
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces steps to improve public safety in the Chippewa Entertainment District
8/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Former Diocese of Erie priest James Faluszczak on the Buffalo Diocese's Independent Review Board review of an independent investigation into Rev. Joseph Gatto
Local parishioner Nandor Forgach on the Buffalo Diocese's Independent Review Board review of independent investigations into three local priests
Mark Poloncarz on shifting the America 250 dates
WBEN's Tom Puckett on flooding adding to Niagara County radiation worries
Lexi Hawk on flooding adding to radiation concerns in Niagara County
Kellie Motyka on flooding adding to radiation concerns in Niagara County
Dr. Nicholas Camposeo on D'Youville's med school
NHC Chairman Andrew Yates
Battalion Chief Tom Brewski
8/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Bills fans share their confidence in Joe Brady heading into his first season as head coach in Buffalo
Deputy Mayor Ben Swanekamp on cyber security
Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn on whether e-bike crash at Delaware and Sheridan should prompt a return to original configuration
WBEN's Tom Puckett on whether Sheridan Drive should be reconfigured after last week's e-bike crash
Flood watch for all of WNY
Showers and storms to start the weekend of August
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia on recent car thefts in Clarence
John Elmore on delayed trial for Tops mass shooter
Attorney Laura Wolk Slavis on nuns suing NYS being allowed to not follow Medical Aid in Dying act as lawsuit moves forward
Attorney Dennis Vacco with Lippes Mathias LLP on the lawsuit filed by New York State against the prediction market app Kalshi
7/31/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Town of Niagara residents after meeting with DEC officials at their public drop-in session at the Calvin K. Richards Senior-Youth Activity Center
Crystal Peoples-Stokes on Buffalo schools
WBEN's Tom Puckett previews Buffalo Irish Festival
Tim Flanagan previews Buffalo Irish Festival this weekend
Paul Stockman of YMCA Buffalo Niagara on the change in course for the Turkey Trot
City of Buffalo officials speak following a court hearing with the owners of the St. Ann's campus in the city's East Side neighborhood
7/30/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Larry Quinn on Betty Rosa
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the American Red Cross' blood shortage
Meg Rossman of the Red Cross on blood shortages
US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo on the conviction of Hadi Matar in the attack on Salman Rushdie
Buffalo School Board Vice President Adrianna Zullich
Bills fan Owen and his mom Kim from Clarence at Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University
Bills fans share their excitement for the return of football to Western New York at Day 1 of Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University
7/29/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Zeneta Everhart on second chance program
Attorney Tim Hiller on a new law protecting veterans from unaccredited agents
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a new law protecting veterans making claims with the VA
Bottoms Up GM Tim Walton
Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) addresses the radioactivity concerns in the Town of Niagara
Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) welcomes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Buffalo to highlight impacts to healthcare since the Big, Beautiful Bill was signed last year
State DEC and U.S. EPA hold a join press conference demonstrating the ongoing testing for radiation in the Town of Niagara
Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick on Tuesday's rain storm
Chad Houston of the 5-14 Memorial Foundation on Tuesday's Faith Leadership Convening 'Building Legacy Out of Memory'
7/28/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Board chair for Broadway Market Management, Inc., Peter Cammarata after the Buffalo Planning Board approved site plans for the revitalization of the Broadway Market
Buffalo Planning Board chair James Morrell after approving site plans for the revitalization of the Broadway Market
John Johnson on finding out his house is radioactive
WBEN's Tom Puckett on DEC and EPA efforts to contact property owners to screen for radiation
DEC's Amanda Lefton and EPA's MIke Matrucci on sampling residences in Niagara County
07-27 Buffalo Planning Board meeting - Broadway Market presentation
Pat Burke on Gary Dickson
Gary Dickson on Pat Burke
Bills fans react to the reveal of the team's new 'Nickel City' alternate uniforms
Bills tackle Dion Dawkins previews his third annual Car Shnow on Sept. 5, 2026 in Orchard Park
7/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Lexi Hawk on Monday night's Save Our Backyards meeting
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the fall of Save-A-Lot in WNY
Burt Flickinger on Save-A-Lot closures in WNY
Stray showers today and then storms to start the work week
A comfortable Saturday with a chance of rain in some areas
Esha Blaggan on Bird Island Pier project
Scott Ecker of Niagara County Health Dept. on two bats testing positive for rabies
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the demolition of the old Highmark Stadium, thoughts on the Buffalo School Board turmoil and more...
Erie County Parks cuts the ribbon for a new sensory trail at Chestnut Ridge Park
7/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Meteorologist Andy Parker in Indianapolis representing the Buffalo Bills at the NFL Flag Championships
Marco Sciortino on Italian Festival
WBEN's Tom Puckett on a suit filed against the Medical Aid in Dying Act
Attorney Laura Wolk Slavis on nuns' lawsuit against NYS over the Medical Aid in Dying Act
State Park Police Capt. Chis Rola updates the search for a missing fisherman
Bills fans and football fans checking out the progress of demolition of the old Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park
7/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Christen Civiletto and Dr Caitlin McShane on maps that show radioactive exposure in Niagara County
North District Councilman Joe Golombek speaks on a resolution in the Buffalo Common Council that allows Buffalo police to have more discretion in deciding when to make an arrest instead of issuing appearance tickets for low-level crimes
Roscoe Henderson III on being a Buffalo School Board member
WBEN's Tom Puckett on an interactive map on Niagara County radioactive exposure
West Seneca Supervisor Gary Dickson on Costco choosing Seneca Mall site for second WNY location
NYS Park Police Capt. Chris Rola on the search for a missing man who fell into the Niagara Gorge
Terry Connors on Hadi Matar federal case
State Assemblyman Pat Burke calls for a comprehensive criminal investigation from New York State Police into the Buffalo Catholic Diocese after the arrest of Fr. Jeffrey Nowak
Ray Plato on Angie's coming to Amherst
7/22/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Local parishioner Nandor Forgach shares his thoughts on the Buffalo Catholic Diocese's handling of the Fr. Jeffrey Nowak situation
Mary Pruski from Save Our Buffalo Churches shares her thoughts on the Buffalo Catholic Diocese's handling of the Fr. Jeffrey Nowak situation
Mitch Nowakowski on Chippewa Street
Buffalo Common Council members discuss diversion program for young car theft suspects, as well as a walkback of 2020 Executive Order limiting police officers discretion
Pat Burke on Buffalo School Board
Attorney Mitchell Garabedian and victims of past clergy abuse within the Buffalo Catholic Diocese call for transparency from Bishop Michael Fisher regarding the allegations against Fr. Jeffrey Nowak
7/21/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino
Chris Ring of Rec Room on 21+ on Chippewa
Jay Manno of Soho Buffalo and Frankie Primo's +39 on the possibility of 21+ on Chippewa
Buffalo PBA President John Davidson on 21+ only on Chippewa's feasibility
WBEN's Tom Puckett on Chippewa being 21+ certain nights
WBEN's Tom Puckett on the possibility of 21+ Chippewa certain nights
Roscoe Henderson III on joining Buffalo School Board
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses radiation concerns in Niagara County, sexual harassment allegations at Buffalo Public Schools and more
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul takes part in a roundtable discussion with several local delegates and concerned community members over the rapid growth of data centers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrates the development of projects in Downtown Buffalo like the Marine Drive apartments and the North Aud Block
7/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report
Former Buffalo School Board member Larry Quinn on what's next for the Buffalo School Board after harassment allegations against the district
Former Buffalo School Board member Patricia Pierce on what's next for the Buffalo School Board after harassment allegations against the district
Pete Chenier on CanalFest
Yet another air quality alert and potential storms during the work week
Another air quality alert day with strong storms later on
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