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Fire Commissioner Daniel Pizzaro on St. Ann's

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Buffalo Fire Commissioner Daniel Pizzaro on the fire at the historic St. Anne's church along Broadway

3

Muki Hawkins on allegations filed against him

4

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

5

Jay Lape on his 24-hour marathon

6

Congressman Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) on the Canadian wildfires and the effects they've had on the American people

7

Jessica Bauer Walker, co-chair of Community Health Worker Parent and Student Association, reacts to allegations against former BPS superintendent and current board member

8

7/17/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

9

Geoff Bray from Arbor Lawn in Orchard Park on dealing with the wildfire smoke and air quality concerns

10

President of the National Association of Letter Carriers in Buffalo, Dave Grosskopf on postcal carriers dealing with the wildfire smoke and air quality concerns

11

Sean Ryan on schools

12

WBEN's Tom Puckett on smoky air's affect on HVAC units

13

Brian Ritter of Zenner and Ritter on smoky air's impact on HVAC systems

14

Sean Ryan on Niagara Square changes

15

Erie County DA Mike Keane on a murder inside the Holding Center

16

Buffalo PBA President John Davidson on warning notices for marked police cars parked illegally

17

Western New Yorkers handling another smoky day due to wildfires in Canada

18

John Elmore on sexual harassment case

19

7/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

20

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Tonawanda's planned data center moratorium

21

Park District BOE representative Erik Bohen

22

Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn on NYS' moratorium on data centers

23

State Sen. Rob Ortt and State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello discuss concerns with power grid reliability and energy costs

24

Buffalo PBA President John Davidson on low manpower in BPD

25

Ted's GM Ameera Mian

26

NYS DEC Air Quality Briefing

27

7/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

28

Executive director of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Jill Jedlicka on algae bloom concerns in waterways across Western New York this summer

29

BTF President Rich Nigro on the Buffalo school district

30

WBEN's Tom Puckett gets reaction from state lawmakers on the data center moratorium

31

State Senator George Borrello reacts to data center moratorium

32

Assemblymember Bill Conrad reacts to data center moratorium

33

Meteorologist Andy Parker on the wildfire smoke moving into Western New York on Wednesday

34

Leah Halton-Pope on Craig Macy

35

Sean Hopkins on Clarence project

36

Tonawanda Town Supervisor John Flynn with an update on the water main break along Parker Boulevard

37

Gov. Hochul signs executive order ordering one year moratorium on data centers in NYS

38

7/14/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

39

Chair of the Old Home Days festival Dan Rizzo previews this week's event in the Village of Williamsville

40

Mitch Nowakowski on Chippewa Street

41

Rasheed N.C. Wyatt on Buffalo pools

42

WBEN's Tom Puckett on aortic tears and how they might happen

43

Kaleida Health's Dr. Linda Harris on aortic tears

44

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

45

Mark Wendel and Joan Kesner on Cruise Ships along Buffalo waterfront

46

7/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

47

Domenic Cortese from WBEN's 'Hammertime Radio' with tips for best utilizing your air conditioning this Western New York summer

48

Project assistant at PCS Plumbing, Ryan Mullen with tips for best utilizing your air conditioning this Western New York summer

49

WBEN's Tom Puckett on radiation exposure in Niagara

50

State Senator Rob Ortt on potential radiation exposure in Niagara

51

Ideal conditions for mid summer day

52

Ideal weather for outdoor events

53

Carolyn Johnson on concerns she has over radiation in her Town of Niagara neighborhood

54

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

55

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

56

7/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

57

AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Erie County historian Doug Kohler on Buffalo being the birthplace of the modern day air conditioning unit

58

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the latest breach of US/Iran ceasefire and potential effect on gas prices

59

AAA's Elizabeth Carey on the latest ceasefire breach on gas prices

60

Dow Jones Energy's Denton Cinquegrana on gas prices after the latest ceasefire breach

61

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo details the arrest of a priest on child porn possession

62

Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) reacts to the latest developments in the war with Iran

63

Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) pushes for the passing of his NEXUS for Families Act through the House of Representatives

64

7/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

65

Bills fans checking out the demolition of the old Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park

66

East Side activist Cindy Chan on recent violence

67

WBEN's Tom Puckett on whales being moved from Marineland

68

Town of Tonawanda Police Capt. Joseph Milosich on thefts from unlocked lawn care vehicles

69

Phil Demers of UrgentSeas on whales moving from Marineland

70

Chris Ring on Chippewa Street's image

71

Rollin Hellner on Town of Niagara project

72

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on security this weekend for the Taste of Buffalo, as well as measures on Chippewa Street to further enhance safety

73

City of Buffalo celebrates Disability Pride Month with a flag raising ceremony in Niagara Square

74

Erie County Republicans push for increased public safety measures in Buffalo, Erie County and New York State

75

7/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

76

Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on the violence this past Fourth of July Weekend in Buffalo

77

Masten District Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart on the violence this past Fourth of July Weekend and where to go from here

78

NT Mayor Austin Tylec on honoring four law enforcement officers

79

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the end of discs for video games

80

Joe Zulilch of Fair Trade Games on the end of disc video games

81

Mindy Cervani on The Nest project

82

Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on the city's negotiations with the Buffalo PBA, plus the resignation of Finance Commissioner Jessica Brown

83

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino on violence

84

Erie County Fair is lowering admission prices and introducing additional savings opportunities

85

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan addresses the violent Fourth of July Weekend in the city

86

Olmsted Parks Conservancy celebrates a $1 million donation from Jerry Jacobs and Delaware North

87

7/7/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

88

Bills fans on the team's open practices available for fans at the new Highmark Stadium ahead of the regular season

89

UB's Scott Laing on new Trump accounts

90

Pastor James Giles on street take over violence

91

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Trump Accounts

92

EG Tax's Esther Gulyas on Trump Accounts being launched

93

Buffalo police commissioner Erika Shields addresses the holiday weekend shootings across the city

94

Erie County Sheriff's Spokesman Chris Horvatits on two falls at Eternal Flame Trail

95

Honor Flight Special

96

Snyder Fire Chief Tim Oliver

97

7-6 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

98

E.M. Cotter fireboat Cpt. Michael Kick on the fireboat's continued efforts to serve the City of Buffalo

99

Taste of Buffalo chairman Adam Roma

100

WBEN's Tom Puckett on prediction site perils

101

Tony Ogorek on prediction sites as a losing proposition

102

President Donald Trump's Speech celebrating America's 250th

103

July 5th weather outlook

104

Holiday Weekend Forecast July 4-5

105

7/3 Weather

106

Brigid Burns on Mama Duck

107

WBEN Honor Flight promo

108

Soccer referee Gregg Schnitzer on heat this week

109

Meteorologist Andy Parker on storms last night possibly repeating tonight

110

Chuck Schumer reacts to President Trump's 'big yawn' comments when talking about the housing bill in Washington

111

Brad Bisbing with the Bisons on the excitement of Cosmic Baseball coming to Buffalo this weekend at Sahlen Field

112

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer reacts to President Trump's 'big yawn' comments when talking about the housing bill in Washington

113

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer in Wyoming County to discuss plans to push to delay SNAP cost shifts

114

7/2 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

115

7/2 Meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski on the heat

116

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

117

TNT Fireworks Larry on July 4th sales

118

WBEN's Tom Puckett on home air conditioning unit sales

119

Valu's Ryan Meissner on demand for air conditioners in record heat

120

Larry from TNT Fireworks on July 4th sales spike

121

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

122

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

123

Attorney Terry Connors on latest charge against DJ Granville

124

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

125

Andrea Ridder on Bullseye VIP experience

126

National Weather Service Meteorologist John Hitchcock on the heat advisory

127

Meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski on the extreme heat

128

7/1/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

129

Discussing the Heat Advisory

130

Buffalo's interim parks commissioner Stephen Buccilli on the opening of city pools on Wednesday

131

Pete Guelli on more Highmark Stadium events

132

WBEN's Tom Puckett on utilities handling extra electric demand

133

National Grid's David Bertola on extended power demand in hot weather

134

Gabriella Agonstinelli on 14th Amendment ruling

135

Canisius University alumnus Diego Urdaneta on living through Venezuelan earthquakes

136

AAA News Conference on Independence Day travel

137

North Tonawanda and Tonawanda preview Saturday night's Fourth of July on the Erie Canal celebration

138

6-30 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

139

Heat Advisory for 6/30

140

Domenic Cortese from 'Hammertime Radio' with advise on what to do if your water pipes test positive for lead

141

Erie County Water Authority chairman Jerry Schad on the work the ECWA is doing to get rid of lead in the water supply

142

Jim Kelly on Highmark Stadium memories

143

WBEN's Tom Puckett on keeping kids safe during this hot week

144

Golisano Children's Hospitals' Dr. Shelby Hall on keeping kids safe during the heat

145

Seneca Resorts President Kevin Nephew on Bills' partnership

146

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

147

6/29/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

148

Temperatures heating up during the week of America's 250

149

Western New Yorkers and others on the hot and humid weather to come next week for the region

150

Trevor "Rush Hour" Hauer on traffic delays because of 90 and 190 construction

151

WBEN's Tom Puckett on construction projects and traffic delays because of them

152

Douglas Jemal on downtown Buffalo

153

Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott on the appointment of outside counsel to discuss allegations against a board member

154

Buffalo Assistant Police Commissioner Craig Macy on big bust

155

US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo holds news conference on attempted shooting of a US Marshal in Buffalo Monday

156

Lawrence Dupre on 'One Fair Price Act'

157

6/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

158

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

159

Sean Ryan on primary night

160

WBEN's Tom Puckett previews the Ride for Roswell

161

Eve Holberg to light the torch at Ride for Roswell

162

Chris Ring on downtown events

163

6/25/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

164

Jason Sunshine on NHL Draft

165

WBEN's Tom Puckett on changing gas prices

166

Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan on varying gas prices in the region

167

AAA's Elizabeth Carey on fluctuating gas prices from station to station

168

Sabres GM jarmo Kekolainen on Alex Tuch prior to reported trade

169

Meteorologist Andy Parker on potential for severe weather Thursday

170

Aaron Gies on challenging Nick Langworthy

171

Assistant professor of political science at the University at Buffalo, Jacob Neiheisel on the impact of endorsements in elections

172

6/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

173

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the launch of Speedy COW in Wyoming County

174

Managing director at Populous and lead designer of the Highmark Stadium project Jonathan Mallie on the completion of the new stadium in Orchard Park

175

Populous founder and global director, and Highmark Stadium project executive Scott Radecic on the completion of the new stadium in Orchard Park

176

Wyoming County Administrator Steve Schrader on the opening of Speedy COW wifi

177

Adam Bojek on winning the primary

178

Jon Rivera on winning the primary

179

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Highmark Stadium

180

Highmark Stadium ribbon-cutting ceremony

181

6/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

182

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz reflects on the achievements and the construction of the new Highmark Stadium before Tuesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony

183

Jon Rivera on today's primary

184

State Sen. Jeremy Zellner on primary day

185

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the importance of being comptroller

186

Former Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mycahajliw on the importance of the comptroller's office

187

Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick on the importance of the comptroller's office

188

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

189

Jeremy Zellner on today's primary

190

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

191

Anne McCaffery on People Inc. respite home

192

Tonawanda Town Supervisor John Flynn on discussions over a data center moratorium in the town

193

North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec on social media concerns in the city over code changes regarding dog barking

194

Jason Krempa on Fashion Outlets

195

6/22/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

196

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

197

Cindy Abbott Letro on making movies in Buffalo

198

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a state ban on Glock-type weapons

199

Dean Adamski of DD's ranch on a new law banning Glock guns in NYS

200

Heather Reichart of H&H Firearms on a new state law banning Glock-style guns in NYS

201

Father's Day 2026 Weather

202

BTF President Rich Nigro on the assault of a teacher aide at Hutch Tech captured on video

203

JM Canty expansion explained by Colleen Kelley

204

Colleen Kelley on T&J Canty's expansion

205

EC Legislator Frank Todaro on Buffalo deal

206

Tony Danza on boxing

207

6/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

208

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.

209

Tony Danza on boxing

210

Canisius University's Dr. Shawn O'Rourke on sports management students helping out at this year's NHL Draft

211

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces changes to the City of Buffalo swimming pool operations

212

Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane on additional charges being filed against Minhaz Siddiqui after an officer-involved shooting on May 26

213

Tom Celik on Bridge Street Landing

214

Erie County Sheriff's Lt. Jeremy Lehning on e-Bike and e-Scooter safety locally

215

North Tonawanda Police Chief Keith Glass on e-Bike and e-Scooter safety after Friday's incident near North Tonwanda High School

216

WBEN's Tom Puckett on demand for US flags as we draw nearer to America 250

217

Assemblyman Jon Rivera on data centers

218

Philip Kauppinen on US flag demand as we approach America 250

219

Valu's Ryan Meissner on demand for US flags as we approach America 250

220

Peter Demakos on Candlelight Cabinetry

221

President Trump news conference on US Iran deal

222

WS Supervisor Gary Dickson on bears

223

Supporters and volunteers cheer on the players on Day 1 of the 10th annual 11 Day Power Play event at Harborcenter

224

6/17/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

225

Bills fans checking out the new Highmark Stadium and the beginning of the installation of the Buffalos statue

226

Eric 'Hammer' Matwijow from Hammer's Lot checking out the new Highmark Stadium and the beginning of the installation of the Buffalos statue

227

Dr. Renier Brentjens on 11 Day Power Play

228

WBEN's Tom Puckett previews tonight's Buffalo School Board meeting

229

Calie Taylor from Fat Bob's talking about Taste of Buffalo

230

Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott on resignations of Buffalo School Board general counsel and two others

231

Dana Fideli on her Lewiston listing going Hollywood

232

Attorney Dan Chiacchia on abuse survivors speaking out

233

6/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

234

Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Brian Nowak on IKEA coming to Western New York at the Walden Galleria

235

State Assemblyman Pat Chludzinski on IKEA coming to Western New York at the Walden Galleria

236

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the US Iran agreement's impact on gas prices

237

Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan on when gas prices could be less than $4/gallon

238

Saleh Mohamed court hearing

239

Abuse victim survivor Richard Brownell

240

Peter Starks on abuse settlement

241

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for action to address recent measles cases in Western New York and beyond

242

6/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

243

Dominic Cortese on refund checks from energy re-sellers as part of a settlement with NYS

244

Recreation director in the Town of Lewiston, Tim Smith on the treatment for ticks at town parks

245

Tony Danza & Mario Lopez on filming in WNY

246

Fox News Sunday Update - A deal today?

247

Fox News Saturday Update: Some progress

248

Gov. Kathy Hochul on helping towns

249

NT Police Chief Keith Glass on a teen struck by a car Friday afternoon

250

Gov. Hochul on North Aud Block

251

Co-owner of Charlie the Butcher, Bonnie Roesch, aka 'Mrs. Charlie the Butcher' celebrating National Roast Beef Day at Dash's Market in Williamsville

252

6/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

253

Local artist Brian Pfeiffer on the excitement of returning to Allentown Art Festival this weekend

254

Local artists Nell and Joe Reboh on the excitement of returning to Allentown Art Festival this weekend

255

WBEN's Tom Puckett on new state laws regarding inflatable pools

256

Lackawanna spokesman Chuck Clark on new requirements for inflatable pools instituted by NYS

257

John Fredo in "A Few Good Men" at Shea's 710 Theater

258

Steve Perrigo on Turner Construction

259

Tim Clark on making movies in WNY

260

Trish Brydalski on Santaserio's

261

6/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

262

Electric District Alliance member Rocco Termini on World Cup viewing events happening in Buffalo this summer

263

Marketing manager for Buffalo Waterfront, Michele Cicatello on World Cup viewing events happening in Buffalo this summer

264

Owner of the Banshee Irish Pub, Conor Hawkins on World Cup viewing events happening in Buffalo this summer

265

Pastor James Giles on gun violence prevention

266

WBEN's Tom Puckett on dealing with Boxmoths in your garden

267

Chris Zeisz of Russell's Tree and Shrub Farm on boxmoths

268

Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein on a second case of measles in Erie County

269

Ryan McKenna on Big Boy

270

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo provides an update on a shooting involving U.S. Marshals on Monday on Glenwood Avenue

271

6/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

272

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

273

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

274

Williamsville South student survives going into cardiac arrest at school on May 21

275

Model train collector Tom Schmidt on Big Boy

276

WBEN's Tom Puckett on new car insurance laws in NYS

277

Attorney John Richmond on new changes to car insurance laws as part of the new state budget

278

Williamsville Central School District recognizes the individuals who helped save the life of Ian Toutounji at Williamsville South High School on May 21

279

Union Pacific's Ed Dickens on Big Boy

280

Buffalo Pro Soccer President Peter Marlette hosts a town hall on when the team will begin in USL Championship for founding members

281

Former Marineland whale trainer and animal cruelty whistleblower Phil Demers with an update on the beluga whales and dolphins still at Marineland in Canada

282

6/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

283

North Tonawanda resident Frank Laurendi on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center

284

North Tonawanda resident Mark Polito on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center

285

Michael Reilly on hiring at Highmark Stadium

286

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the Big Boy coming to Buffalo

287

06-08 North Tonawanda City Planning Committee meeting

288

Erie County DA Michael Keane on Derrick Harris

289

New York State Trooper James O'Callaghan on the rising number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Western New York

290

6/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

291

Western New York Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra recaps a crazy hockey season in 2026

292

AAA's Dave Kirst on ATV insurance requirements

293

Mary Wilson on new Highmark Stadiium

294

WBEN's Tom Puckett on ATV insurance requirements in NYS

295

Fox News Sunday Update - A mass shooting

296

Fox News Saturday Update - Reassuring farmers

297

State Sen. Jeremy Zellner on data centers

298

Wilson Foundation CEO Dave Egner on Ralph C. Wilson Jr. park

299

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz with an update on the new Highmark Stadium construction

300

6/5/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

301

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

302

Buffalo Place's Pete Burakowski on downtown festivals

303

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the proposed data center in Tonawanda being tabled

304

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the legal aspect of a data center moratorium

305

Attorney David Flynn on NYS moratorium on data centers

306

Rocco Termini on Electric District Alliance

307

Kaleida's Dr. Mark Hicar on the confirmed measles case in Erie County

308

BFD Division Chief Daniel Bossi

309

Erie County announces plans for its America 250 celebrations

310

6/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

311

Niagara Falls City Schools superintendent Mark Laurrie reacts to NYSUT's efforts to further advance limits on educational technology in classrooms across New York

312

Riverside High School teacher Marc Bruno reacts to NYSUT's efforts to further advance limits on educational technology in classrooms across New York

313

Kelly Holland on NYS Thruway work

314

WBEN's Tom Puckett on gas prices

315

Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan on gas prices slightly dipping

316

Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn says a developer is putting a data center at Tonawanda Coke on hold

317

Terry Connors on Grand Juries

318

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on the city's plans for America 250 celebrations

319

Michael Lorigo on West Seneca apartments

320

Kenmore resident remembers slain store clerk

321

6/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

322

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on the homicide of a store clerk on Grant Street on Monday and an increase in crime this summer

323

North District Councilman Joe Golombek reacts to the homicide of a store clerk on Grant Street on Monday

324

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a proposed statewide moratorium on data centers

325

Mark Poloncarz on ErieNet

326

State Senator George Borrello on a possible state moratorium on data centers

327

NT Mayor Austin Tylec on a possible state moratorium on data centers

328

Erie County DA Michael Keane on Monday's homicides

329

Erie County DA Mike Keane on the charges against Saleh Muhammad

330

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces funding for upgrades to the City Animal Shelter on Oak Street

331

Karen talks about Ellen Drive

332

Neighbors react to Cheektowaga triple homicide

333

6/2/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

334

WBEN's Tom Puckett on demand for fireworks

335

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

336

Congressman Tim Kennedy discusses the future of the Tonawanda Coke site, opposition to the U.S. war in Iran

337

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

338

Skylighters of WNY's Matt Shaw on fireworks demand this year

339

Bruce Zoldan of Phantom Fireworks on the demand for fireworks as we approach July 4th

340

Buffalo PBA President John Davidson on Officer Marc Hurst's release from ECMC

341

Mark Poloncarz on Highmark Stadium update

342

Mary Pruski of Save Our Buffalo Churches on the Buffalo Catholic Diocese calling on parishes to file for bankruptcy

343

Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) announces federal funding for the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to secure four new shuttle buses

344

6/1/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

345

State Sen. Pat Gallivan on work zone speeders

346

Erie County Parks Department Supervising Park Ranger Chuck Bartlett on Lone Star ticks

347

Fox News Sunday Update - Tension in New Jersey

348

Fox News Saturday Update - No decision yet

349

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

350

Lou Petrucci, Commissioner of the City of Buffalo’s Department of Permit and Inspections Services on new approach to blighted buildings

351

Tina Nunez on the Parkside Candy building

352

Jericho Road CEO Allana Krolikowski on efforts to treat Ebola in Congo

353

Shana Stegner on adaptive re-use projects

354

5/29/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

355

Buffalo PBA president John Davidson with the latest on negotiations with the City of Buffalo for a new contract with the PBA

356

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

357

AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Erie County historian Doug Kohler on Western New York's role played in the women's suffrage movement

358

AMERICA 250 IN WNY: WNY Women's Foundation CEO Sheri Scavone on Western New York's role played in the women's suffrage movement

359

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Outer Harbor concert series kicking off Friday

360

Bridget Burns of Buffalo Waterfront on summer concerts at the Outer Harbor

361

ECHDC President Mark Wendel on cruise ships

362

Taisha St. Jean Tard on Highmark Stadium suites

363

NYS Conservation Council's Diane Steel on teenaged hunters

364

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

365

5/28/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

366

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

367

Pastor James Giles on too much street violence

368

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to create a new way to pick candidates for special elections

369

State Senator Jeremy Zellner on a bill to change how candidates are selected for special election

370

Assemblymember Jon Rivera on a bill to change how candidates are selected for special election

371

Colleen Heidinger on 43 North's history

372

Tim Collins from the Buffalo Astronomical Association on the meteor that passed through the Western New York area early Wednesday morning

373

5/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

374

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bride scrambling after a fire at their wedding reception venue

375

Bride Alissa Londono scrambling after a fire at Arrowhead over the weekend

376

Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope on Buffalo budget

377

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

378

Buffalo Police commissioner Erika Shields on Saturday afternoon's officer-involved shooting in Buffalo's East Side neighborhood

379

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signs the Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act banning businesses from selling customer data

380

Paul Ciminelli on Townhomes @ Muir Woods development

381

5/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

382

Transit Middle School eighth grader Adhrit Chowdhury ahead of his trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

383

Fillmore Councilman Mitch Nowakowski on Buffalo budget

384

North Councilman Joseph Golembek on today's Buffalo budget vote

385

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the impact the war in Iran has on motor oil prices

386

Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy on the war in Iran's impact on motor oil prices

387

Fox News Memorial Day Update - 'Either, or' from President Trump

388

Deputy Craig Macy on Buffalo Police Officer being stabbed

389

Fox News Sunday Update - Gunshots near the White House

390

Fox News Saturday Update - Peace Talks Continue

391

Amy Bryniarski previews 2026 Community Baby Shower at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Saturday

392

Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio News

393

Peter King reflects on the legacy of CBS News Radio

394

State Sen. George Borello on a letter from Senate Republicans to Gov. Hochul to suspend the state sales tax

395

CBS News Good Night and Good Luck Special

396

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

397

John Bargnesi Jr. on possible auto bureau move

398

5/22/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

399

NT Mayor Austin Tylec on new $9.9 million pool compex

400

WBEN's Tom Puckett wraps up his series on Honor Flight

401

Gordon Pierce reflects on Honor Flight

402

Carl Stange reflects on Honor Flight

403

Eugene Pierce reflects on Honor Flight

404

Garnell Whitfield on the 5/14 mass shooter

405

Gov. Hochul opens new sprayground at Buffalo Harbor State Park

406

ECHDC President Mark Wendel on watch parties

407

Patrick Kaler on cruise ship coming to Buffalo

408

5/21/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

409

ECHDC President Mark Wendel on Great Lakes cruise ships

410

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the surprises at Honor Flight

411

Johnathan and Adam Liberti surprise grandfather Russ Casterline at Honor Flight

412

Russ Casterline on surprises during Honor Flight

413

Tom Clouden's granddaughter Michaela surprises him during dinner at Honor Flight

414

ECHDC President Mark Wendel on Canalside projects

415

Patrick Kaler on Great Lakes Cruise Ships

416

Marine Andre Martinelli visits the Marine Memorial

417

Air Force Veteran Ray Borowski at the Marine Memorial

418

AAA of Western and Central New York's Memorial Day and '100 Deadliest Days' press conference

419

5/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

420

Sal and Betty DiCembre talk about 'old' Highmark Stadium

421

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Honor Flight Part 3

422

Tony Cusmano at the Marine Memorial

423

Mike Cutini on taking part in wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery

424

ESD President Hope Knight on W/MBE hiring goals

425

5/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

426

Lindy Ruff reacts to Game 7 loss

427

Vietnam Veteran Bob Asel at Vietnam Veterans Memorial

428

Fred Nussbaum at Vietnam Veterans Memorial

429

WBEN's Tom Puckett with part 2 of Honor Flight

430

Sabres' fans react to team's OT/Game 7 loss

431

Archie Oleszkowski at the Korean Memorial

432

Wally Kolodziel at the Korean Memorial

433

Lindsay Lorigo on big game hunting in Erie County

434

Bo Byram on tonight's game 7 vs. Montreal

435

Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to game 7

436

Chris Koenig of The Greenfields as we wrap up Nurses Month

437

Zeneta Everhart of Main Street project

438

5/18/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

439

Lindy Ruff speaks prior to Game 7

440

Archie Oleszkowski arrives in Baltimore for Honor Flight

441

Army Veteran Ron Sutz takes in the World War II Memorial as part of Honor Flight

442

John Flynn on Tonawanda

443

WBEN's Tom Puckett with Part one of the Honor Flight mission

444

Fox News Sunday Update - Big Primaries

445

Fox News Saturday Update

446

Army Veteran Tim VanBuren visits the WWII Memorial at Honor Flight

447

Wynne Klingel on Limerick Hall

448

Mark Poloncarz on Highmark Stadium

449

Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to Game 6 vs. Montreal

450

Lindy Ruff reacts to Game 5 loss

451

5/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

452

Andrea Klyczek on Fashion Outlets

453

WBEN's Tom Puckett previews Porchfest

454

James Sahaki, Elmwood Village Association, previews Porchfest

455

ECMC's Jo Ann Wolf on Nurses month

456

DeWitt Lee on 'Jefferson Strong'

457

5/14/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

458

Lindy Ruff on preparing for Game 5

459

Bishop Darius Pridgen reflects on post-5/14 sermon

460

George Greene of Cloud Head on a federal proposal to permit flavored vape sales, already banned in NYS

461

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a federal push to allow flavored vape sales

462

Patti Losito of Trocaire College on Nurses Week

463

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on gas prices

464

EC Legislators John Bargnesi Jr. and Lindsay Lorigo on gas sales tax vote

465

Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Festival on the Mel Brooks archives coming to the center in Jamestown

466

Tage Thompson speaks after Game 4 win

467

Mattias Samuelsson reacts to Sabres Game 4 win

468

Benson, UPL speak after Game 4 win

469

Lindy Ruff reacts to Game 4 win

470

5/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

471

WBEN's Tom Puckett on high gas prices affecting school districts

472

EC Legislator Lawrence Dupre on 5/14 Memorial

473

NF Schools Supt. Mark Laurrie on the effects of higher gas prices on his district's bottom line

474

Tom Sweeney on Sabres' watch parties

475

Jeff Tredo of Bryant & Stratton as we mark Nurses Month

476

Erie County DA Mike Keane on a guilty plea in a case of killed kittens

477

AJ Baynes on Costco

478

Tom Celik on Bridge Street Landing

479

5/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

480

Trevor Feger talks about the Bell Centre experience

481

WBEN's Tom Puckett on hantavirus

482

UB's Dr. Tom Russo on Hantavirus

483

John Otto on new turnout gear for BFD firefighters

484

Chris Ring on his plans for the Rapids Theatre

485

Mayor Sean Ryan on Arno settlement

486

Stephen Lester of United Health Care as we mark Nurses Month

487

Alex Lyon reacts to Game 3 loss

488

Bo Byram following Game 3 loss

489

Tage Thompson speaks following Game 3 loss

490

5/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

491

Phil Nanula on the SEQRA mandates

492

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a new jersey sponsor for the Sabres

493

Seymour Knox IV on the new sponsor logo on Sabre jerseys next season

494

Former Sabre Don Luce on a sponsor on Sabres road jerseys next season

495

Fox News Sunday Update - Hantavirus passengers disembark

496

Fox News Saturday Update - Struck on the tarmac

497

Sabres' fan Brian Whalen

498

Toronto's Michael Talmedge

499

Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to game 2 vs. Canadiens

500

Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski reacts to the state comptroller's report on Buffalo's budget deficit

501

GMA's Rhiannon Ally on Buffalo

502

5/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

503

WBEN's Tom Puckett talks with Tom "Conehead" Girot on beer sales at KeyBank Center

504

EC Budget Director Mark Cornell on Gas Tax proposal

505

Tom "Conehead" Girot on Sabres playoffs meaning more beer sales

506

BPD Commish Erika Shields

507

Lindy Ruff on Game 1 win

508

Bo Byram following Game 1 win

509

Zach Benson and Jordan Greenway after Game 1 win

510

5/7/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

511

AAA's Elizabeth Carey on rising gas prices

512

Erie County John Bargnesi on the county's surplus

513

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on the county's surplus

514

WBEN's Tom Puckett on debate over Erie County's surplus

515

Daemen University's Veronica Valazza as we mark Nurses' Month

516

Mitch Nowakowski on legal fight with Comptroller

517

Barbara Miller-Williams on her legal challenges

518

Ang Berti on Niagara Falls' hockey light show

519

Patrick Kaler on new marketing campaign

520

5/6/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

521

Deputy Mayor Ben Swanekamp on Buffalo special event fees

522

WBEN's Tom Puckett talks with the original singer of We're Gonna Win That Cup

523

Donna McDaniel on the original "We're Gonna Win That Cup" and what she's up to now

524

Sheriff Garcia talks about the new Air 1 and Air 2 copters

525

5/5/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

526

Frank Ciminelli on Highmark demolition

527

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the IRS returning payments made by taxpayers by mail

528

Esther Gulyas on IRS sending back mailed tax payments

529

Hospice Buffalo's Kelley Clem as we mark Nurses Month

530

Brandon Steiner on Bills' memorabilia

531

Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff on facing the Canadiens

532

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is concerned about rising Buffalo property taxes on county taxpayers

533

Mayor Sean Ryan on Sabres Watch Parties

534

5/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

535

Ryan Whalen on I-290 speeders

536

GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan on the future of gas prices

537

Fox News Sunday Update - A new proposal

538

Brian Koziol Reports: Sabres Advance to Round 2!

539

Fox News Saturday Update - Standoff with Iran continues

540

WBEN First Alert Forecast

541

Harry Stinson update on Buffalo Grand

542

Professor on SUNY Erie Campus 'situation'

543

EC Legislator Lawrence Dupre on biometrics

544

Danny Gare on playoff nerves

545

Martin Biron on playoff anxiety

546

EC Legislature Lawrence Dupre on biometrics

547

Frank Todaro on hunting

548

World's Largest Rubber Duck coming back to Canalside!

549

Tom Sweeney on Sabres' watch parties in Lancaster

550

4/30/26 West Herr Business Report

551

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a proposal in EC Legislature to ban the use of biometrics by businesses

552

Legislator Lawrence Dupre introduces a bill to ban all biometric use by businesses in Erie County

553

Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on a bill to ban businesses from using biometrics in Erie County

554

Colleen Pandy on downtown special events

555

Why Sean Ryan went Buffalo Place's meeting

556

Harry Stinson on Buffalo Grand

557

Chris Jacobs on Genesee Street project

558

2026 JA Stock Market Challenge Winners Four Brothers from Clarence High School

559

4/29/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

560

Deputy Mayor Thomas Baines on Buffalo Grand

561

WBEN's Tom Puckett on results of NY's student cell phone ban

562

Williamsville North HS on results of NY's cell phone ban for students in schools

563

Leah Halton-Pope on Erika Shields

564

Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark on another Mario Lopez movie coming to Buffalo

565

4/28/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

566

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro on leadup to attack at Correspondents' Dinner

567

Lindy Ruff speaks to media prior to Game 5

568

EC Executive Mark Poloncarz on Canalside watch parties

569

WBEN's Tom Puckett on what to do about trucks hitting the Young St. Bridge

570

Tonawanda City Mayor William Strassbourg on trucks hitting the Young St. Bridge

571

Chris Scanlon on new homes initiative

572

Rep. Nick Langworthy on a call to get DHS funding bill on the House floor for a vote

573

EC Public Works Commissioner Bill Geary on potholes

574

4/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

575

President Trump on'60 Minutes'

576

Dan Buttery on creating the Sabres Stanley Cup puck holder

577

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Transit Road traffic delays starting Monday

578

NYSDOT's Ryan Whalen on work in front of Delta Sonic on Transit Rd.

579

Law Enforcement News Conference

580

President Trump and White House officials press conference

581

Fox News Sunday Update: Shots fired at Correspondents Dinner

582

Fox News Saturday Update - Negotiating continues

583

County Attorney Jeremy Toth on Highmark suite policy

584

4/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

585

Noah Östlund on Sabres win, first playoff game

586

Lindy Ruff on Sabres' Game 3 win in Boston

587

Alex Tuch and Alex Lyon speak after Game 3 win

588

Mark Poloncarz on SOC speech

589

WBEN's Tom Puckett on business booming thanks to Sabres playoffs

590

Southern Tier's Joe Creegan on Sabres boosting business for his restaurant

591

Jason Sunshine of Draft Room on Sabres playoffs boosting business

592

2026 State of Erie County Address

593

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on his push for a new Northtowns auto bureau

594

4/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

595

Former Sabres Anthem Singer Doug Allen on why US and Canadian anthems are played before each game

596

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the tradition of Canadian and US anthems played before Sabres games

597

Sabres Hall of Famer Danny Gare on the tradition of Canadian and US anthems played before all Sabres games

598

Joe Masher on Scene One cinemas

599

Erie County DA Michael Keane on Dejuan Williams charges

600

AAA's Elizabeth Carey on Sabres fan travel to Boston

601

Rep. Nick Langworthy calls on Gov. Hochul to revoke illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses.

602

Seymour Knox IV on the Sabres

603

"Sabres Valley" Elementary Principal Nicole Lauer and teacher Carson Dayka on a changing of the school's name

604

4/22/26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

605

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the passing of Former Buffalo Bishop Henry Mansell

606

OLV Basilica Msgr. David LiPuma remembers Archbishop Henry Mansell, who passed away

607

Zeneta Everhart on 'encouraging' phone calls

608

Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff prior to Game 2 vs. Boston

609

4/21/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

610

Josh Allen April 20

611

Lindy Ruff speaks to the media Monday

612

Rebecca Roll of LymeWNY on avoiding ticks in WNY

613

Gov. Hochul on Canalside

614

WBEN's Tom Puckett on ticks in WNY

615

NYSP Trooper James O'Callaghan on a series of pursuits involving juveniles stealing vehicles

616

Gov. Hochul on crime stats

617

Steve Roberts

618

Paul Hamilton

619

4-20-26 West Werr Buffalo Business Report

620

Jeff Jones on Sabres' pre-game festivities

621

Eugene Pierce on his Honor Flight experience

622

Korea War Veteran Russ Casterline on some surprises during Honor Flight

623

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Honor Flight

624

Fox News Sunday Update - Strait Confusion

625

WBEN First Alert Forecast - Sunday 4-19-26

626

Fox News Saturday Update - Strait Open

627

NWS Meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo

628

Mark Poloncarz on Willowdale Park and stadium suites

629

Mark Poloncarz on road work

630

Claire Romholt on Record Store Day

631

4/17/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

632

What life looked like in 2011

633

What was happening in Buffalo in April of 2011?

634

Pete Guelli on all things Sabres

635

WBEN's Tom Puckett on reaction to a proposed 75% tax hike on nicotine pouches

636

Dr. Brian Erkkila, a former FDA regulator on 75 percent proposed tax hike on tobacco pouches

637

Paul Zuber of NYS Business Council on proposed 75 percent tax hike on nicotine pouches

638

Roswell Park's Dr. Andrew Hyland on a proposed 75 percent tax on nicotine pouches

639

Sabres fan Mike Shultz

640

Interim Police Commissioner Craig Macy on 7-11 shooting

641

4/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

642

Chris Scanlon on Sean Ryan

643

WBEN's Tom Puckett on policy drafts for county suite use at the new Highmark Stadium

644

EC Legislator Taishe St. Jean Tard on the proposed policy for use of Erie County's suite at the new Highmark Stadium

645

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on county suite policy at Highmark Stadium

646

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Walden Galleria Violence

647

Sean Ryan on Buffalo budget

648

4/15/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

649

Other Half's DJ Railey on prepping for Sabres' fans

650

Pastor James Giles of WNY Peacekeepers on violence at Walden Galleria

651

Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak on recent violence at Galleria

652

State Senator Rob Ortt on groundbreaking for a new energy pipeline in NY

653

Sabres fan Nicky Shehin on buying team merch

654

4/14/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

655

Tage Thompson speaks after Sabres clinch division

656

Lindy Ruff reacts to winning Atlantic Division

657

Rasmus Dahlin after Sabres win division

658

Mayor Sean Ryan on potholes

659

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Moog's contribution to Artemis

660

Moog's Craig Owczarcak on contributions to Artemis, now and in the future

661

Kathy Sautter of Tops using the Sabres' logo

662

Sabres' fan Sally on no box office ticket sales

663

4/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

664

David Hart on Amherst bed tax

665

Honor Guard Buffalo Niagara Executive Director Dennis Priore on this weekend's Honor Flight

666

Navy Vet Fred Nussbaum prepares to take an Honor Flight

667

Korea Vet Russ Casterline prepares to take an Honor Flight at age 97

668

WBEN's Tom Puckett previews this weekend's Honor Flight Buffalo Niagara

669

WBEN First Alert Forecast - Sunday

670

Iran/Negotiations: Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan

671

Fox News Sunday Update: Talks Fail

672

Marine Andre Martinelli prepares for an Honor Flight

673

Robert Restaino discusses the Rapids Theatre

674

4/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

675

Paul Wolf on political insider baseball

676

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the Sabres Wagon outside KeyBank Center

677

Sabres VP of Marketing Cara Murphy on the new Sabres Wagon

678

Former DA John Flynn says he's interested in becoming Tonawanda's next town supervisor

679

EC Legislator Lawrence Dupre on Jefferson Avenue

680

Angela Marinucci on Blocher Apartments

681

4/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

682

WBEN's Tom Puckett on politicians resigning before the end of their terms

683

Rev. Mark Blue on Crystal Peoples-Stokes

684

Rev. Michael Bell on Crystal Peoples-Stokes

685

Tony Masiello on Crystal Peoples-Stokes

686

Jack O'Donnell on elected leaders resigning before the end of their terms

687

Ken Kruly of Politics and Other Stuff on why elected leaders are leaving early

688

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked about running for Erie County Executive

689

Heidi Gee on no water

690

Liz Dugan on lost business

691

Elma salon owner Liz Dugan on lost business.

692

4/8/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

693

PBA's John Davidson reacts to hiring of new Police Commissioner

694

Brady Clendening of Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course on opening day

695

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the start of golf season in WNY

696

Jack O'Donnell on Crystal Peoples-Stokes not seeking re-election to Assembly

697

Elma Board member Jim Malczewski on the water main break in Elma

698

Council Member Mitch Nowakowski reacts to NY Comptroller's pending audit of Buffalo's finances

699

4/7/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

700

Mayor Sean Ryan on too many guns

701

State Senator Jeremy Zellner on his support for a gas tax holiday

702

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a call for another NYS gas tax holiday

703

Jennifer Hurley on Santaserios

704

Pres. Trump holds news conference on Iran

705

Gov Hochul announces pothole filling efforts in NYS

706

ConnectLife's Zach Kineke on a special drawing for Sabres playoff tickets

707

Mayor Sean Ryan on Erika Shields

708

4/6/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

709

Byron Brown on changing WROTB

710

WBEN's Tom Puckett on 20 years of Dyngus Day Parades

711

Eddy Dobosiewicz looks back on 20 years of Dyngus Day parades in Buffalo

712

Pete and Cindy Stelmach recall 20 years of Dyngus Day parades in Buffalo

713

Trey Yingst on US Rescue Mission

714

WBEN Easter Forecast

715

Sabres fan Jackson Supe

716

WBEN Easter Weekend Forecast

717

Fox News Saturday Update - Still searching

718

Sam Radford on School 197 incident

719

Brandon Steiner on hot Highmark items

720

4/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

721

Byron Brown on budget issues

722

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Broadway Market on Easter week

723

Broadway Market GM Kathy Peterson on a busy Easter season

724

Moog's Jim Steffan on Artemis II

725

Journey Gunderson previews National Comedy Center Festival in Jamestown

726

Gov. Hochul demands answers in refugee's death

727

4/2/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

728

Dr. Gale Burstein on Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death

729

AAA's Dave Kirst on insurance issues following flooding

730

WBEN's Tom Puckett on insurance covering flood/hail damage to cars and homes

731

Erie County officials discuss cause of refugee death

732

Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger on the Sumitomo plant sale to Hwa Fong Rubber

733

Baye Keita on Highmark Stadium seat removal

734

4/1/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

735

Margie Skob on Broadway Market

736

Assemblymember Bill Conrad on when the state budget could be passed

737

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the late state budget

738

Leah Halton-Pope on Buffalo budget

739

State Senator Rob Ortt as the budget deadline nears and a call for utility relief in the final budget

740

Trooper James O'Callaghan on speed enforcement on the 33

741

3/31/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

742

UB's Bob Shibley on the Central Terminal

743

WBEN's Tom Puckett with an update on repairs to the Sullivans and the Croaker

744

Bill Abbott of the Naval and Military Park with an update on the Croaker and the Sullivans

745

Joe Masher on Market Arcade Cinemas

746

3/30/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

747

Bruce Blakeman and George Borrello on energy

748

Security consultant and retired BPD Captain Jeff Rinaldo on differences between private security companies and TSA

749

Fox News Sunday Update - No Kings arrests

750

Fox News Saturday Update: Desperate to do a deal

751

George Borrello on CDLs

752

3-27-26 West Herr Buffalo Business Report

753

Andrew Nyhart of Lind-Hart Mini Ship on the impact of gas prices on shipping costs

754

Crystal Peoples-Stokes on downtown

755

WBEN's Tom Puckett on gas price hikes' effect on shipping

756

Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes on whether Buffalo needs a control board

757

3/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

758

Brian Higgins on downtown

759

Attorney John Elmore on verdicts in two social media cases that could shape 5/14 lawsuit against social media

760

WBEN's Tom Puckett on jury verdicts out west could affect lawsuits vs. social media over 5/14 shootings

761

Pete Burakowski on all things downtown

762

3/25/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

763

Bills stadium leads give update on construction

764

Buffalo Control Board member Fred Floss on the mayor's loan request to address budget deficit

765

Ken Kruly of Politics and Other Stuff on the control board's role in addressing Buffalo's budget deficit

766

WBEN's Tom Puckett on what Buffalo's control board can do to address the city's budget deficit

767

EC Legislator Frank Todaro on a call to remove a paroled rapist/killer from Erie County

768

Karen DuVal on helping TSA workers

769

3/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

770

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a TSA donation drive at BNIA

771

Phil Nanula on CLCPA mandates

772

NFTA's Kelly Khatib on TSA donation drive Tuesday at BNIA

773

Jim Militello on Douglas Jemal

774

Deputy Mayor Ben Swanekamp on Buffalo budget

775

LaGuardia plane crash update

776

Patrick Kaler on Northtown Center and hockey

777

Shawn Lavin talks about Northtown Center

778

3/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

779

Buffalo Place chair Steve Carmina on the impact of workers returning to the office in Downtown Buffalo

780

Pete Cammarata on Broadway Market

781

WBEN's Tom Puckett on potential political consequences of the proposed property tax hike in Buffalo

782

GOP Strategist Carl Calabrese on political ramifications of Ryan's property tax proposal

783

Ken Kruly on possible political ramifications of Ryan's property tax hike proposal.

784

Fox News Sunday Update - Trump threatens Iran

785

Fox News Saturday Update - Attacks Continue

786

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz - City Tax Hike

787

Cait Zulewski on Delaware North returning workers

788

Buffalo Museum of Science unveils new exhibit

789

Bill Paladino on Buffalo and downtown Buffalo

790

Bill Paladino on Buffalo

791

Crystal Peoples-Stokes on Buffalo's property tax hike

792

State Sen. Jeremy Zellner discuss a bill he is co-sponsoring, the New York for All Act (S2235B)

793

3/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

794

Mayor Sean Ryan on property tax increase

795

College basketball fans taking in the NCAA men's basketball tournament in Buffalo on Thursday

796

Lawrence Dupre on Seneca Babcock

797

WBEN's Tom Puckett on an opt-in requirement in the Buffalo Catholic Diocese bankruptcy case

798

Sean Ryan on demolition pause

799

Cait Zulewski on Delaware North's new in-office schedule

800

Delaware North's Cait Vulewski on bringing workers back to the office 4 days a week

801

Attorney Steve Boyd on opt-in for diocese abuse settlement

802

Attorney Aaron Saykin on AGs' objection to Tegna/Nexstar merger

803

Visit Buffalo volunteer Hank Dewey on helping show visitors for the NCAA men's basketball tournament around town

804

Visit Buffalo volunteer Helen Brady on helping show visitors for the NCAA men's basketball tournament around town

805

Visit Buffalo president and CEO Patrick Kaler on the arrival of the NCAA men's basketball tournament to Buffalo

806

3/19/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

807

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

808

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

809

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

810

Andrea Klyczek on Somerset Solar

811

Betty Wolanyk on Somerset Solar

812

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill by Rep. Nick Langworthy to pay TSA employees during shutdowns

813

Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Homeland Security shutdown

814

Katelyn Eddy on the Bills' Mafia House

815

Local truck drivers on the rising prices of diesel fuel at the pump

816

3/18/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

817

Commander Adam Mosley from the U.S. Coast Guard on the ice boom in Lake Erie

818

NYPA's director of community affairs in Western New York, Lou Paonessa on the ice boom on Lake Erie

819

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to help White Elephant Buildings

820

Bryan Bollman on Seneca Babcock shutdown

821

Architect Clinton Brown on a state bill to allow funding for rehabilitating local landmarks

822

Steve Ranalli on Highmark Stadium construction

823

Pete Guelli on potential playoff tickets

824

Officials provide an update on remediation work being done to the USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans at the Buffalo Naval Park

825

3-17 Buffalo Business report

826

Assistant professor of American History at SUNY Buffalo State, Erin Barr on the significance of Irish culture in Buffalo and Western New York

827

Longtime Buffalo Irish community leader Peg Overdorf on the significance of Irish culture in Western New York

828

Gov. Kathy Hochul on rising utility and gas costs

829

Sean Ryan on NCAA's impact on downtown

830

National Weather Service meteorologist John Hitchcock on the winter weather ahead Monday evening and into Tuesday morning

831

Brian Higgins and Kathy Hochul on Shea's

832

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul helps to announce upcoming renovations to Shea's historic Buffalo Theatre in Downtown Buffalo

833

Michael Silbak on the Canal House development

834

3/16/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

835

Crystal Peoples-Stokes on Olympics

836

AJ Baynes of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce on a potential business boom in the town

837

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a business surge in Amherst

838

NWS Meteorologist Jim Mitchell

839

Fox News Sunday Update: War continues

840

Fox News Saturday Update: Two weeks of war

841

New York State DEC Zoom call regarding Buffalo Naval Park and the USS Croaker

842

Stefan Mychajliw on Seneca Babcock Community Association closing

843

Dash Hegeman from Holiday Valley on the ski season and what to expect this weekend in Ellicottville

844

St. Benedict parishioner Nandor Forgach reacts to the Diocese revoking the merger of St. Benedict with St. Leo the Great

845

3/13/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

846

Brendan Biggane from The Byrd House in Orchard Park on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business

847

Dave Schutte from Britesmith Brewing on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business

848

John Bona from Amherst Ale House on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business

849

Paul Santora from Santora's Pizza Pub and Grill on the impacts of the Sabres' success this season on business

850

Shawn Lavin talks about potholes

851

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Sabres ticket demand

852

VIP Tix's Nick Giammusso on ticket demand for Sabres games.

853

Joe Golembek on the 198 parkway plan

854

BPD News Conference on body cam video released in last week's officer involved shooting on Minnesota Avenue.

855

Mayor Sean Ryan on Buffalo budget

856

3/12/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

857

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

858

WBEN's Tom Puckett on proposals to lower utility bills

859

Darryl Carr on Cobblestone buildings

860

Sean Ryan on Cobblestone

861

NT Fire Chief Douglas Orlowski

862

Assemblymember Pat Chludzinski on proposals to provide utility bill relief to NYers.

863

NT Fire Chief Doug Orlowski on a fatal fire Wednesday afternoon

864

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the latest surrounding the investigation into vandalism at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park

865

UB Athletic Director Mark Alnutt on the naming rights deal with Broadview

866

Erie County celebrates with community partners the second anniversary of the Community Climate Action Plan

867

NF Schools Supt. Mark Laurrie on the administrative placed on a teacher

868

BTF President Rich Nigro on school closings

869

Zaque Evans on public art

870

3/11/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

871

Sabres fans and other visitors on what Downtown Buffalo has to offer around KeyBank Center

872

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the next step in Tom Quatroche's future

873

ECMC's Tom Quatroche moves on to HASNY as its new CEO

874

Town of Tonawanda engineer Matt Sutton on the major improvements coming for the Paddock Golf Dome along Brompton Road

875

Zaque Evans on Erie County Public Art

876

Zaque Evans on public art

877

3/10/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

878

Chief Managing Director of the BFLO Store, Laura Gillette on the increase in sales of Sabres merchandise following the team's success this season

879

Sabres fans shopping at the BFLO Store in Williamsville for the latest gear after the team's success this season

880

John Percy on rising gas prices

881

WBEN's Tom Puckett on sewer main break in Olcott Harbor

882

Newfane Supervisor John Syracuse on sewer main break sending water into Olcott Harbor

883

John Percy on Thunder on Niagara air show

884

Sr. Master Sgt. Andrew Caya on cancellation of Thunder of Niagara 2026

885

Jamie Fiegel on immigration rules

886

Lindy Ruff speaks after Sabres win over Tampa Bay

887

Sabres players react to wild win over Tampa Bay

888

3/9/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

889

Insurance sales and operations manager at AAA, Dave Kirst on pothole season and filing claims over pothole damage

890

Scott Bylewski on Erie County's In Rem auction

891

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the start of allergy season

892

Meteorologist Andy Parker on how weather will affect allergies this week

893

UB's Dr. Stanley Schwartz on allergy season

894

President Trump aboard Air Force One

895

Fox News Sunday Update: War with Iran escalates

896

Fox News Saturday Update: Demands to surrender

897

Mark Poloncarz on Highmark Stadium vandalism

898

Interim Buffalo Police commissioner Craig Macy runs down the timeline of an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night along Minnesota Avenue

899

3/6/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

900

Capt. Jeffrey Schmidt on Cheektowaga Police

901

UB's Nicole Henchy on free dental care for veterans Friday

902

UB's Tom Puckett on a special free dental clinic for veterans Friday

903

GOP strategist Carl Calabrese reacts to Kristi Noem, who's out as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

904

Taisha St. Jean Tard on county suite in Highmark Stadium

905

ABC News Report: Kristi Noem out as DHS Secretary

906

DHS Secretary Noem and Rep. Jerry Nadler

907

3/5/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

908

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

909

Co-owner of Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, Ed Arnold on preparations for the return of the NCAA men's basketball tournament to Buffalo in two weeks

910

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

911

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a NYSERDA memo indicating the costs of clean energy mandates

912

Jim Dentinger on Golisano Institute

913

Assemblymember Bill Conrad on NYSERDA report on high cost of clean energy mandates

914

State Senator Rob Ortt on NYSERDA report on costs of clean energy mandates

915

Shawn O'Rourke on Bills' PSL revenues

916

3/4/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

917

Sabres fans share their excitement on the team's push for the playoffs in the final stretch of the season

918

Dan Gagliardo on opting out of the State Senate race

919

WBEN's Tom Puckett reports on advice from AAA on Mexico travel

920

AAA's Elizabeth Carey on travel worries for those heading to Mexico for spring break

921

Ben Swanekamp on parking ramps

922

Ben Swanekamp on selling downtown ramps

923

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

924

Buffalo Common Council unanimously supports an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

925

Gina Terbot on women working on construction sites

926

3/3/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

927

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses higher energy costs for residents and businesses, and its impact along with businesses facing tariffs

928

President and CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, A.J. Baynes discusses the impact of tariffs and higher energy costs on local businesses

929

Regional manager from AirSep, Angelo Barberic on the impact of tariffs and higher energy costs for business

930

Nadia Shahram on Iranian attacks

931

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Sabres honoring Tage Thompson Tuesday

932

Anna Stolzenburg of the Sabres previews Olympic pregame tribute to Tage Thompson Tuesday

933

Fred Floss on rising gas prices

934

Rep. Nick Langworthy on Operation Epic Fury

935

Tim Collins Discusses Optimal Lunar Eclipse experience

936

Battalion Chief Sean Eagen on General Mills fire

937

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul further addresses her roundtable discussions with businesses and other local leaders on the impacts of global tariffs

938

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts a roundtable discussion with local businesses and elected officials regarding the impacts of global tariffs on business

939

3/2/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

940

Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski addresses a number of issues with Downtown Buffalo

941

Robert Ortt on rising utility costs

942

WBEN's Tom Puckett on skunk season

943

SPCA's Gina Lattuca on skunk season in WNY

944

President Trump addresses America on Operation Epic Fury

945

Fox News Sunday Update: Iranian leader is killed

946

President Trump announces death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

947

President Trump announces strikes on Iran

948

Fox News Saturday Update: Attacks on Iran

949

JC Seneca on Seneca Nation's plans for Grand Island

950

GI Councilman Dan Kilmer on Seneca Nation

951

2/27/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

952

Carl Calabrese on Heritage Point

953

John Cimperman on Heritage Point

954

Steve Carmina on Heritage Point

955

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to allow Erie County's 12 and 13 year olds to hunt with adult supervision

956

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro on efforts to allow younger hunters with adult supervision

957

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

958

Lindsay Lorigo on top down energy mandates

959

Bob Gugino | Pothole Damage

960

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on the death and circumstances relating to the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

961

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

962

2/26/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

963

Former Buffalo Police commissioner Joe Gramaglia on the end of the department's Foot Patrol Integration Unit program

964

Interim Buffalo Police commissioner Craig Macy answers a question about the elimination of the Foot Patrol Integration Unit within the department

965

South District Councilman and former Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon on the end of the department's Foot Patrol Integration Unit program

966

Sonya Krocksey on working for the Bills

967

William Kackard on working for the Bills

968

Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak on the town board restricting cooperation between Cheektowaga Police and ICE.

969

WBEN's Tom Puckett on Cheektowaga Town Board passing a resolution restricting cooperation between CPD and ICE

970

Nick Sinatra on Heritage Point

971

Joseph Masher on Market Arcade Cinemas

972

2/25/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

973

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

974

Joel Feroleto on Hertel Avenue

975

Assemblyman Paul Bologna on energy issues

976

2/24/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

977

Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott reacts to the release the findings of the district's independent investigative report

978

Riverside High School teacher Marc Bruno reacts to the Buffalo School Board releasing the findings of its independent investigative report

979

Zach Rutkowski on the Bills' hiring more game day workers.

980

Josh Gregory on loose cow

981

National Weather Service meteorologist Tony Ansuini on the winter weather impacting Western New York this week

982

Caller describes cows on NYS Thruway

983

Aaron Mason on Mexican drug cartel violence

984

2/23/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

985

WBEN's Brayton Wilson reports on pothole season across Western New York this spring with Clarence Highway Superintendent Jamie Dussing

986

Kristen Snyder on O'Neill's losing business last week

987

Mark Ebeling on Danny's South

988

Fox News Sunday Update: Millions in path of massive nor'easter storm

989

Fox News Saturday Update: Trump counters Supreme Court ruling

990

William on Highmark vandalism

991

Workers voice their concerns about Highmark Stadium vandalism

992

2/20/26 West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report

993

Local ice hockey coach Jason Guenther speaks on the current state of women's ice hockey in Western New York

994

Nichols women's ice hockey prep coach Stephanie Nadler on the current state of women's ice hockey in Western New York

995

Bill Geary on Highmark Stadium updates

996

WBEN's Tom Puckett on fish fry popularity in WNY

997

Kevin Hoak of Hoak's Restaurant on fish fry popularity

998

Hatton Humphrey of Wilson Volunteer Fire Company on popularity of fish fries

999

Denise Abbott on Highmark vandalism

1000

Congressman Nick Langworthy announces federal funding for the Town of Elma for their consolidated wastewater treatment plant