Get 2 Know

He's a Western New York hero who served in the Army during the Iraq War.  Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the second battle of Fallujah. On this episode of Get 2 Know, Scott Levin sits down with SSG. Bellavia for a little insight into his past and his future.

Erie County District Attorney John Flynn talks about his time in the Navy, criminal justice reforms, helping people, his love of the Buffalo Bills and golf.

Hailed as "a leading force for the music of our time,” JoAnn Faletta talks about her time at The Julliard School, Leonard Bernstein, the emotion of music, the connectivity of Buffalo and why the BPO is an orchestra of the people.

The Erie County Health Commissioner talks about her WNY roots, her work in Africa and with The CDC, the best job she ever had, and the wonderful pace of life in WNY.

As the guardians of WNY’s fresh water, Jill Jedlicka and her team at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper have accomplished a lot! But as she tells On Your Side's Scott Levin there are challenges ahead.

Get 2 Know WYRK morning show DJ Clay Moden. Clay talks to Scott Levin about making an emotional connection with WNY, his local roots, his love of the outdoors, waking up with Patrick Hammer and his new gig with the Buffalo Bills.

Scott Levin introduces you to Buffalo icon LeRoi Johnson. Manager to his brother, the late Rick James, lawyer and world renowned artist. Get 2 Know this fascinating Buffalonian.

Get 2 Know the man known around the world as the Wing King!  His name is Drew Cerza and he also started the National Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival!

Even though the title of our series is “Get 2 Know” this is more of a “catching up with” conversation, because let’s face it… millions of people know Lex Luger!  At 61 years old, Lex reminisces about growing up in WNY, his love of sports, his professional wrestling career, having a “full-life but an empty heart,” finding a higher power and his love of Buffalo!

Get 2 Know Robby Takac. Robby talks with Scott Levin about the Goo Goo Dolls, the early years, The Tonight Show, opening for the Rolling Stones, the great city and people of Buffalo and of course the Music is Art Festival!

We’ve recently started a new feature series that we call Get 2 Know. Each week 2 On Your Side's Scott Levin sits down for a one on one conversation with a community leader and get to know them. The list of guests include local leaders, entertainers, news-makers, community activists and more, each with a special connection to our Western New York community.