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716 Week in Review with Mike Baggerman
New license plates (1:35). Red Flag laws (19:08). Spot Coffee Union (50:10). UB Greek Life (54:30).
Bottoms Up incident (1:07). Erie County Fair kicks off (5:35).
Opioid Epidemic in Erie County (1:20). Spot Coffee controversy (17:58). I-90 in Seneca Nation (56:37)
Protesters at Colonial Circle (2:17). Restoration at Darwin Martin House (18:05). Corvette engines to be made in Tonawanda (34:30). David Bellavia gets Keys to Batavia (47:07).
The Bishop Timon community mourns the loss of one of their own (2:17). The 11 Day Power Play ends (9:45). It's hot (14:53).
Buffalo hosts 12 tall ships (2:19). 11 Day Power Play returns (29:24).
David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor (1:33). One Seneca Tower leases 11 floors to M&T Bank (1:29:00). Mike and Tim Wenger discuss Washington experience and Bellavia’s future at WBEN (2:12:15)
Marijuana and mobile sports betting fail in NYS (1:20). Two WNY schools face a tragedy in the final week of classes (16:15). A local battle over the state's green light bill (18:35)
Senator Chuck Schumer talks Lake Ontario (2:10). Bishop Malone highlights changes in the catholic church (19:08). David Bellavia to be awarded the Medal of Honor (31:55).
Bills stadium talks back in the spotlight (1:55). Niagara Wheatfield Principal Michael Mann placed on administrative leave (23:40). Ralph Krueger introduced as Sabres head coach (35:40).
New developments on Lake Ontario (2:00). Diocese details money given to victims of clergy sex abuse (44:30). Councilman Wingo apologizes for bringing gun into a school (1:04:02). Controversy over Orchard Park Police Chief's retirement (1:12:50).
A new battle is brewing in the 27th congressional district (1:50). Lake Ontario communities under a state of emergency (20:50). Fallout for Buffalo Common Councilman Ulysses Wingo (47:35). Erie County Sheriff's Deputy now faces charges after an arrest of a Bills fan in 2017 (1:09:27)
A teenager dies after a Mother's Day car crash (1:33). Skyway redesign competition (25:28). Buffalo Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as head coach (49:09). Remembering Pancho Billa (1:40:38).
Human remains found in Elmwood Avenue house fire (2:39). Big election for Buffalo School board(8:00). WBEN/Kiss Cares for Kids Radiothon (16:40).
Lake Ontario flooding (2:45). Buffalo waterfront development (24:40). Buffalo Bills Tailgate Village (1:10:00). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Twelve scout leaders from WNY named as sexual abusers (3:40). Addressing Crime in Niagara Falls (15:40). Dyngus Day returns! (43:38) Bills draft Ed Oliver (52:15). Plus, Mike talks Jeopardy with a former contestant from Buffalo (15:40).
A 12-year-old shot and killed in Buffalo (3:45). Five arsons in Elmwood Village (19:05). Phil Housley fired (37:40). Albright Knox to close for two years (58:40). Mike goes to Wrestlemania in New Jersey (1:03:05) and @BrendanKeany and I break down the Star Wars trailer (1:07:35)
Plastic bag ban and money for NFTA's expansion in the state budget (4:36). Sinatra & Company wins auction for Boulevard Mall (32:00). Bishop Richard Malone explains why he will not resign (1:01:25). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
A ban on plastic bags across New York (1:52). Construction is back on the Skyway (22:50). Chick-Fil-A with a controversial expansion to Buffalo Airport (28:45).. Nate Oats says GOODBYE to Buffalo (38:40).
Investigation of racism at a Cheektowaga/Amherst hockey game (1:48). Downtown development project crosses major milestone (14:50). Let the madness begin (42:30). Plus, we watch the madness at work.
Armed robber at multiple places in Erie/Niagara County (2:00). City of Tonawanda tries to fix stupid (9:20). Will Buffalo stay in the convention center business (23:10)? Buffalo Firefighter on the up-and-up (59:40). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Buffalo goes bananas over paczki's (2:00). A former YMCA Volunteer pleads guilty to sending explicit photos to a child (6:36). New York State might raise the age for tobacco purchases (18:36). Antonio Brown says "no thanks" to Buffalo (23:20). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
A verdict for Buffalo Police Officer Corey Krug (2:30). Goodbye Skyway (9:55). Ice Mountain at Hoover Beach (34:40) Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
SPCA Serving Erie County defends decision to put down Charlie the Dog (02:13) . Following deliberations in Corey Krug criminal trial (16:21). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
News on the race for Erie County Executive (1:55). A snag in marijuana legalization (12:10). Big investment into the GM Plant in Tonawanda (45:28). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
It snowed...a lot (2:00). Child Victim's Act passes (32:25). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
The Village of Barker devastated by a fire (1:30). William Shrubsall deported to Western New York (7:00). Two people found dead in a home in West Seneca (14:40). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Highs and lows for Buffalo Public Schools (1:23). Catholic Charities 2019 Appeal begins (42:10). A murder-suicide in Hamburg (55:40). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
WBEN Town Hall on downtown parking (1:30). Seneca Nation must continue slot payments (25:10). McKinley Mall's value about to plummet (34:15). Cannabis Campus by the Outer Harbor (47:30). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Happy New Year! New parking rules in Downtown Buffalo (2:00). Buffalo Police unveil body camera policy (30:00). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Buffalo Police forced to shoot a thief in Black Rock (1:25). Former democratic NYS Senator Marc Panepinto is sentenced to prison (13:55). A look at the eligibility concerns with West Seneca West Senior Juston Johnson (23:55). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
No charges against BPD officer in the Rafael "Pito" Rivera shooting (1:19). An investigation into the actions of an Erie County Sheriff's Deputy (40:29). Exploring the expansion of NFTA's Metro Rail (49:35). A blistering report about Park Schools conduct from the 1950's to the 2000's (1:02:06).
Nate McMurray concedes in NY-27 race (2:05). Pegula Sports & Entertainment begin study on future of stadiums (17:50). Symposium on Diocese of Buffalo (35:50). WNY goes nuts over Chick-Fil-A (1:04:15). Follow Mike on Twitter
Happy Thanksgiving/Black Friday! The race for New York's 27th Congressional District is over....almost (1:40). Talks about marijuana's legalization take its next step in Buffalo (18:59). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
New Era Cap is closing its Derby manufacturing plant (1:19). Bishop Malone addresses local clergy abuse crisis while at bishop's conference in Baltimore (17:00). Buffalo's newest brewery opens next to KeyBank Center (36:16). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Mike addresses his now infamous elevator mishap on Election Night 2018 (01:49). Too close to call for NY27 (06:39)? Election night impact on NY State Politics (1:02:18). Diocese of Buffalo addresses sex abuse scandal (1:17:49). It's snowing in Buffalo (3:05:52). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Fallout from the 60 Minutes interview about the Diocese of Buffalo (01:40). The last licks in the race for NY-27 (35:45). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Joe Biden speaks at the University at Buffalo after package bombs were sent to him (02:30). Steve Bannon stumps for the GOP (15:45). The Diocese of Buffalo clergy sex abuse scandal takes center stage at the national level (53:00). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Congressman Chris Collins speaks with WBEN for the first time since his indictment (1:35). Tonawanda Coke begins its legal battle with New York State's DEC (36:47). Official report into death of Officer Craig Lehner unveiled by state investigators. (46:57). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Hepatitis A outbreak at Doino's Pizzeria in Cheektowaga (2:25). A marijuana listening session held in Western New York (30:30). Buffalo Sabres finally open their season (1:04:45). Kim Pegula talks future of stadium (1:17:42). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Tonawanda Coke gets sentenced in a federal court (4:15). Governor Cuomo finally answers questions about issues in Buffalo (30:10). Niagara Falls gets some relief in the ongoing casino revenue dispute (43:15). NY-27 ads (1:04:40). Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
The Race to Replace is over because Congressman Chris Collins is running for re-election. Tonawanda Coke is found guilty of violating its probation. Different analysis in the videotape of the officer-involved shooting. Valentino Dixon is a free man. Follow us on Twitter @Newsradio930 and Mike @MikeBaggerman
Protests and a state investigation into the Diocese of Buffalo. Buffalo Police shoot and kill Rafael "Pito" Rivera on the west side. When to expect an announcement on NY-27 with Nick Langworthy. Tonawanda Coke is back in court. Follow WBEN on Twitter @Newsradio930 and Mike @MikeBaggerman.
Highlighting Tonawanda Coke's "controlled fire" from Monday night, just hours ahead of their appearance in a federal courtroom. We also recap a return to the Capitol for Congressman Chris Collins and new developments with the Catholic Church.
A busy week with recaps of the top news stories including Bishop Richard Malone's statement on Sunday where he does not step down, followed by outrage from area politicians. State Senator Michael Ranzenhofer, dubbed as the favorite to get the spot on the ballot in NY-27, takes his name out of the running for Congress. An arrest was made in the July 2 slayings on Grape Street and we recap the bickering between Governor Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
This week's edition of the podcast includes the latest in the "Race to Replace", with county GOP leaders conducting interviews with the nine remaining candidates for the GOP spot on the ballot for NY-27. We also dive into the latest news on the clergy sex abuse scandal. Also, former Buffalo Bills lineman Richie Incognito is in trouble again, this time after an alleged incident at a funeral home in Arizona. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
More fallout for Congressman Chris Collins as he announces the suspension of his 2018 re-election campaign. Everyone goes "All In" for NY-27...but can it be legally done? Everything is covered in this week's edition of 716 Week in Review. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
Congressman Chris Collins was indicted by a federal grand jury of insider trading and lying to the FBI. We dive right into it with the press conference from US Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who announced the indictment, then get Congressman Collins' response at the widely-panned statement on Wednesday evening. Legal, political, and insider trading analysis follows. Rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
This week we recap the tragic story of Conor Long, who died in a fall at Zoar Valley on Sunday. City of Lackawanna Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that resulted in a massive manhunt on Tuesday night. Plus, the National Comedy Center in Jamestown is open and Governor Cuomo takes the next step in the potential legalization of marijuana in New York. All that, and more, on this week's edition of 716 Week in Review. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
It's been a busy week in Western New York with breaking news on Thursday about a supervisor for the Buffalo Sewer authority who was suspended following a massive cocaine deal. Elsewhere, a 94-year-old man at Mary Agnes Manor opened fire inside the assisted living center, the Niagara Falls Water Board gives an update on its progress since last year's disgusting discharge in the Niagara River, a daycare facility in Buffalo suspended by New York State after a two-year-old was found unresponsive, and the Buffalo Bills kick off training camp at St. John Fisher College! Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeBaggerman
This week's edition features the latest in the LeSean McCoy saga, a Buffalo man accused of killing his girlfriend's son, and a recap of the Buffalo Billion verdict. We also look at local development news in Buffalo, including the future of the Adam's Mark Hotel and complaints in the Elmwood Village. We wrap up the podcast this week with Jim Kelly's emotional speech at the 2018 ESPY Awards. Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and follow Mike on twitter @MikeBaggerman