Podcasts about Erie County

Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein on a second case of measles in Erie County full 329 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:43:12 +0000 8IpyVXOe4oWscBkOZC6P3BNwP929Pwjl news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein on a second case of measles in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News ht

Erie County DA Michael Keane on Derrick Harris full 663 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:02 +0000 n2mWwnvKED4WCET8edIIqj2w2gzpR5PF news WBEN Extras news Erie County DA Michael Keane on Derrick Harris Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss Erie Net and other county issues

Dr. James Hereth of Kaleida Health joins the show to talk Measles and Ebola after there was a confirmed case of Measles in Erie County , and Ebola cases have been on the rise, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We talk that as well as answer any questions you may have about the diseases.

On the show today, we speak with Dr. James Hereth of Kaleida Health about the Measles case in Erie County and Ebola outbreak in Africa, and we take a couple of topics suggested by you yesterday when asked what your first talk topic would be if you were a talk show host, those being: do you think you'll be able to retire and do you have a problem with fracking in Western New York?

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz with an update on the new Highmark Stadium construction full 342 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 y4QklHbdhWKLiniBiZilO7JyJzkPYE1M nfl,football,buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz WBEN Extras nfl,football,buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz with an update on the new Highmark Stadium construction Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News ht

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the proposed data center in Tonawanda being tabled full 293 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 bKcvL7GxajeeVVelZfNVHX1eyteUkyyh news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,tonawanda,data centers,tonawanda coke WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,tonawanda,data centers,tonawanda coke Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the proposed data center in Tonawanda being tabled Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News http

Kaleida's Dr. Mark Hicar on the confirmed measles case in Erie County full 320 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:19:52 +0000 uQCUTOR456Ux7iPPfMkmxOPHqYnxf50C news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Kaleida's Dr. Mark Hicar on the confirmed measles case in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News https://player.amperwavep

Erie County announces plans for its America 250 celebrations full 2558 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 8CZZWRM8OX6qSRoWX27iBEO6cEOGwQjB news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,america 250 WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,america 250 Erie County announces plans for its America 250 celebrations Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting

John DiMatteo, Director of Human Services for Erie County joins us.

Erie County DA Mike Keane on the charges against Saleh Muhammad full 945 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:17:46 +0000 1vztjjkMDMelERHcCgR6kUHQuuHwzHUO news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County DA Mike Keane on the charges against Saleh Muhammad Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News https://player.amperwavepodcast

Erie County DA Michael Keane on Monday's homicides full 22 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:55:34 +0000 LFzsawzYCmtPmWShjTuPHHLF0rQfuVlC news WBEN Extras news Erie County DA Michael Keane on Monday's homicides Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-

Erie County Parks Department Supervising Park Ranger Chuck Bartlett on Lone Star ticks full 599 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 yVXQifq6WwcQklYtUb1t2gL2mCe6L8DF news WBEN Extras news Erie County Parks Department Supervising Park Ranger Chuck Bartlett on Lone Star ticks Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://

AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Erie County historian Doug Kohler on Western New York's role played in the women's suffrage movement full 550 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 aeWCuiw7Db8ExHBcIfViuqW2NSHjIHQJ buffalo,news,western new york,wben,women's suffrage movement,america 250,doug kohler WBEN Extras buffalo,news,western new york,wben,women's suffrage movement,america 250,doug kohler AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Erie County historian Doug Kohler on Western New York's role played in the women's suffrage movement Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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 full 312 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 u0WuLr4XplgcwB7aXlna4VG02jBZzqmM buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,orchard park,erie community college WBEN Extras buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,orchard park,erie community college 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 Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

County Executive Mark Poloncarz signs bill banning businesses from selling customer data full 1329 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:32 +0000 8pDiqDfRhRsRiwHB3mI1BCoxzoXlp6vQ news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signs the Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act banning businesses from selling customer data Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics

On Thursday, We spoke with the Erie County Re-entry Services and Support Alliance. Our guests included Bob Hess, Program Director, Sheila Silman, Former Program Director and Volunteer, and Brother Daryl Craig, Erie Blue Coats.

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 full 468 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 0mqdem5OXAYoiABtRQoxwGvLkbnIP3yE news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,road construction,erie county department of public works,karen hoak WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,road construction,erie county department of public works,karen hoak 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 Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Lindsay Lorigo on big game hunting in Erie County full 442 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:09:19 +0000 6qgeRhZpEB5DmchsgRZC78sIPkZccbFC news WBEN Extras news Lindsay Lorigo on big game hunting in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed

Lawmakers in Erie County voted down a proposal to cap the county's gas tax as prices at the pump rise. Republican legislator Lindsay Lorigo reacts.

On the show today, we hear from Donna McDaniel, the original singer behind the Buffalo Sabres rally anthem 'We're Gonna Win That Cup', we speak with Dr. James Hereth of Kaleida Health on the hantavirus, Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on the effort to put a cap on the Erie County gas tax, and on the subject of affordability, what items or commodities are you having the most trouble affording? And do you blame President Trump for the rising gas prices?

Erie County DA Mike Keane on a guilty plea in a case of killed kittens full 466 Tue, 12 May 2026 19:52:32 +0000 L1t2GllNhsUjzC5whMHmqvdOtjRw5h19 news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County DA Mike Keane on a guilty plea in a case of killed kittens Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwa

Joe Beamer is in for Bauerle today, and we discuss the Erie County gas tax with Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro and gas station owner Carl Hasselback, we discuss the convicted murderer who recently threatened one of Buffalo's deputy mayors with a knife, a spider monkey being kept as an illegal pet in Grand Island, the Virginia Supreme Court's gerrymandering decision, and customer service in 2026.

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro and gas station owner Carl Hasselback both join the show to discuss the Erie County gas tax, which is being heavily debated right now by local lawmakers, with some pushing to cap it.

The Financial Guys fill in for Bauerle, and today, we discuss the $268B state budget deal announced by Governor Hochul today, as well as the Erie County gas tax, and what else do you think the state may tax in the future?

Erie County John Bargnesi on the county's surplus full 237 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:57:00 +0000 gME9seb89RPa7O39nF2r5DOnDtumJHtV news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County John Bargnesi on the county's surplus Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on the county's surplus full 262 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:56:00 +0000 xjC7Xaqq2gR7P4rRBQy5A86zB4aX7Wv8 news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on the county's surplus Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwavepodcast

WBEN's Tom Puckett on debate over Erie County's surplus full 80 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:18:00 +0000 mJYeLoA9xcz4n0kdOOqzVS2UsQPTh2z0 news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news WBEN's Tom Puckett on debate over Erie County's surplus Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is concerned about rising Buffalo property taxes on county taxpayers full 684 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:24:42 +0000 p35tX63qQhC4kaDUNuc7ifEBvEUBPyMw news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is concerned about rising Buffalo property taxes on county taxpayers Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

Jack Coad, the President of Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs joins the show on the heels of the announcement out of the Erie County Legislature which voted to pass a bill that would allow 12 and 13-year-olds in Erie County to hunt with a crossbow or firearm with direct adult supervision.

On the show today, we discuss the two bills recently passed by the Erie County Legislature, one which bans businesses from collecting, storing, and selling the biometric data of its patrons, and the other which would make it legal for 12 and 13-year-olds in Erie County to hunt with a crossbow or firearm under direct adult supervision. We take your calls on both, and we hear from Legislator Frank Todaro and President of the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Jack Coad.

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro joins the show to discuss the Erie County Legislature voting in favor once again of a youth hunting bill that would make it legal for 12 and 13-year-olds to hunt with a firearm or crossbow with direct adult supervision in the county.

To discuss National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we invited Michael Gaines, Executive Director at The Bradley H.Foulk Children's Advocacy Center of Erie County to join us.

Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on a bill to ban businesses from using biometrics in Erie County full 234 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:34:36 +0000 laqd9huWldPWz2esUUGYIFU9Bq5qgvZW news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on a bill to ban businesses from using biometrics in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False ht

Legislator Lawrence Dupre introduces a bill to ban all biometric use by businesses in Erie County full 216 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0000 gyc0GH6mumyf4LErADh3mIQFvXdAbSd8 news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Legislator Lawrence Dupre introduces a bill to ban all biometric use by businesses in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

On Tuesday, Christine Temple of VisitErie came to promote National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3-9, where many tourism venues throughout Erie County will be having special programming to tell their stories.

On Monday, we talked about the high-impact economic issues of Emergency Medical Services, and Childcare with Dr. Perry Wood, the Executive Director of the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority. The conversation centered about the need and how ECGRA makes strategic investments toward solutions.

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins Joe Beamer filling in for Tom Bauerle to react to Mark Poloncarz' 2026 State of the County address, as well as discussing the conundrum surrounding who should have access to the county suite at the new Highmark Stadium, youth hunting in Erie County, and more.

With Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz giving his 2026 State of the County address today, we give you the chance to give your own State of the County address, and give your take on the state of affairs in Erie County.

2026 State of Erie County Address full 3721 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:20:12 +0000 0FXV4zc1wFV83DuFI7DB7VbKHYuES5yC news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news 2026 State of Erie County Address Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on his push for a new Northtowns auto bureau full 262 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:19:58 +0000 ktaKunbC3y6fjKN5lgiBV1z4IVtcAn6N news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on his push for a new Northtowns auto bureau Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.a

Erie County DA Michael Keane on Dejuan Williams charges full 626 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:36:48 +0000 CvHnm6N2EPdT9zP9xklcrjeSqSG8JogR news WBEN Extras news Erie County DA Michael Keane on Dejuan Williams charges Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

EC Legislator Taishe St. Jean Tard on the proposed policy for use of Erie County's suite at the new Highmark Stadium full 246 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:43:00 +0000 q0yhbeHq8xW3p6KmZYwlMqhNBaBoeg1h news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news EC Legislator Taishe St. Jean Tard on the proposed policy for use of Erie County's suite at the new Highmark Stadium Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

On our Tuesday episode, we talked about the vertically-integrated ag-business of the Troyers and Folkland Foods. Mark Troyer and Colton Troyer joined us, to discuss the growth of their business, and their leasing of Erie County land in west county near Pleasant Ridge to grow potatoes.

On Thursday, Joel interviewed Brian Vogt, an expert who has worked on democracy and governance issues around the world. Brian has embarked on a Democracy Listening Tour to hear directly from Americans—especially Trump voters—about how they see the state of democratic principles within our constitutional republic. His tour has led to Erie County, PA to speak with several local voters about their perspectives and experiences.

On Friday, Joel had a retrospective conversation with Erie News Now Lead Forecaster John Stehlin, who has been tapped by County Executive Christina Vogel as Erie County's new Countywide Engagement Officer.

Recently on the show, we've discussed the paroling of Chad Campbell, a Wayne County man who killed a 15-year-old classmate of his and a 17-month-old child said classmate was babysitting in 1990. He was paroled to Erie County. Now, on the heels of that, a Lewiston man, 78-year-old Iver Phallen has been released from state prison on parole after he pleaded guilty to charges related to sexually abusing and torturing women inside his condo. Why are these people getting paroled? We discuss this with former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn.

Today, we set out to answer two questions: what is going on with New York State's justice system, and their push for total electrification? Many people were scratching their heads after a double murderer was paroled to Erie County recently, Well, another violent criminal, 78-year-old Iver Phallen of Lewiston, who to charges related to sexually abusing and torturing women, was recently released from state prison, what's up with that? Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn joins us to speak on this. Also, an amendment proposed by State Senator George Borrello that would have fully repealed New York State's electric school bus mandate was voted down in the State Senate Monday, but recently, we've been getting mixed signals from the state on electrification. For more insight on where we stand on electrification, we're joined by Phil Nanula of Essex Homes and the aforementioned Borrello.

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro joins the show to discuss the case of Chad Campbell, who was in prison for the rape and murder of a 15 year old girl and the murder of a 17 month old baby in Wayne County in 1990. Not only was he paroled recently, but he was paroled into Erie County. Legislator Todaro discusses this, and legislation he is introducing requesting that the New York State Department of Corrections remove Campbell from Erie County.

Today, we revisit the case of Chad Campbell, a convicted double murderer who was recently paroled. Campbell killed a 15 year old girl and 17 month old baby in Wayne County in 1990, and not only was he recently paroled, he was paroled to Erie County, no less. Do you think he should have been paroled period? We also hear from Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro on this issue.