Podcasts about Erie County

Erie County DA Mike Keane on Brant couple charged with animal cruelty full 261 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:17:40 +0000 RsJuRRwVKaPfxmnMjwd5aNTsA7A5iPTy news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County DA Mike Keane on Brant couple charged with animal cruelty Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwav

Shortly before the recording of this podcast, more security footage was released pertaining to the abduction of Nancy Guthrie. This particular footage was captured at a home in Tuscon, AZ near the home of Nancy Guthrie shortly before 2 a.m. on February 1st, 2026, that showed a man wearing a grey jacket and backpack similar to the one worn by the masked individual at Nancy Guthrie's front door before she was taken. We discuss this latest development in the case with former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, and more.

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on temporary DMV closures starting Friday full 330 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:20:00 +0000 ZqZa4y31M80X3rctD6D3sEgYHI5aBxYu news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on temporary DMV closures starting Friday Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.ampe

Former Erie County DA and current partner at Lippes Mathias, LLC joins the show to discuss the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as today, February 9th, is a deadline that is contained in an alleged ransom note sent to news outlets. We discuss all the available facts of the case, the videos that have been released by Savannah and family pleading for their mother's safe return, answering any questions you may have, and more.

Erie County GOP Elections Commissioner Ralph Mohr on early voting turnout for the special election full 210 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:24:00 +0000 mdqDZC32YyDCYBZ44m4lxAr5szQmR3ze news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County GOP Elections Commissioner Ralph Mohr on early voting turnout for the special election Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

Erie County GOP Chair Michael Kracker joins the show to talk about the Governor's race in New York State, the upcoming special election for the 61st Senate District race, and more.

Jan. 27, 2026 - Amherst Republican Dan Gagliardo talks about his campaign for a vacant special election in Erie County, why he stopped being a Democrat and addresses some of the issues being discussed in Albany.

On Monday, we met the new President and CEO of United Way of Erie County, Mike Jaruszewicz, and his vision to continue the work of crushing poverty through the data-based Community Schools model, and what's ahead for 2026.

Rich McNamara from the Erie County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on the winter season on the snowmobile trails full 235 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000 vFFTtfpV6YId5kxAFj2jKYwmQCu0eEus buffalo,news,wben,erie county,winter weather WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,erie county,winter weather Rich McNamara from the Erie County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on the winter season on the snowmobile trails Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz endorses Jeremy Zellner on the Democratic ballot for the 61st State Senate District, Zellner discusses his campaign full 686 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 wVpZf0XG7cYde290lluO55eh8fm0GayA news,new york state,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,new york state senate,jeremy zellner,city of tonawanda WBEN Extras news,new york state,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,new york state senate,jeremy zellner,city of tonawanda Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz endorses Jeremy Zellner on the Democratic ballot for the 61st State Senate District, Zellner discusses his campaign Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

1-25 Guest Host Tom Puckett with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz full 1070 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:34:13 +0000 dUegHUYpEjzZEav45gH1rJeTJEVH2D8q news & politics,news Hardline news & politics,news 1-25 Guest Host Tom Puckett with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz Archive of weekly Hardline show on WBEN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwav

Snow clearing crews in Erie County have their work cut out for them as lake effect pounds the southtowns. Karen Hoak, Deputy Commissioner of Erie County Highways tells us about the cleanup process.

Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Zellner joins the show to discuss his run for NYS Senate.

This episode of County Conversations, part of NYSAC's NY Counties Lead initiative, highlights how counties are leading on public safety and emergency preparedness. NYSAC's Kate Pierce-Nimz joined Erie County Community Coalition Coordinator Lindsay Wright, and Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera for a conversation exploring Erie County's designation as a HEARTSafe Community by the Citizen CPR Foundation, the essential benchmarks required to achieve it, and how it has impacted emergency preparedness and response the county.

Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss recent audit, biometric transparency, and more.

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo speaks on her request for an independent review of the African American Cultural Center full 173 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0000 tHQkY0WQMY9rRGhhbgu1JJsAXl5HBoXU buffalo,news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,lindsay lorigo,african american cultural center WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,lindsay lorigo,african american cultural center Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo speaks on her request for an independent review of the African American Cultural Center Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News Fal

What kind of charges, if any, could the ICE agent that shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis receive? And how unusual is it for the federal government to not work with local authorities on an investigation like this? Former Erie County DA John Flynn, now with Lippes Mathias, lends his expertise.

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on her bill for a law on collecting biometric data full 223 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:42:00 +0000 PkOcF2eDsvbHcjqWrfhU2VlOr4rtKvdu news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo on her bill for a law on collecting biometric data Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False http

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro joins the show to discuss several Wegmans locations in New York City tracking shopper's biometric identifier information, where he stands on it, some of the legalities surrounding it, and we take many of your phone calls in what turns into an impromptu town hall on the matter.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on calling for a law on biometric transparency full 433 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:35:32 +0000 ja7jagGuVddt3NLusnB78xKnWRYNHCGq news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on calling for a law on biometric transparency Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://p

The latest Amici podcast tells the unlikely and inspiring story of a 16-year-old girl who was suddenly rendered quadriplegic yet, without the use of arms or legs, grew up to be a Family Court Judge in Erie County— the Hon. Shannon Filbert. Transcript: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/files/2026-01/filbert%20Transcript.pdf Content Warning: Frank medical discussion

Erie County Sheriff's Lt. Jeremy Lehning on additional police presence for Sunday's game full 234 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:52:30 +0000 auaoY85rL3ZIOQeZHHvBGSvWaJV4m0LD news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Sheriff's Lt. Jeremy Lehning on additional police presence for Sunday's game Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False http

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz shares his reaction to the Bills selling out their PSLs for the new Highmark Stadium full 413 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 qpFmRYlc2EurWtqXLqqrbo8D4CLkRK7M buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz WBEN Extras buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz shares his reaction to the Bills selling out their PSLs for the new Highmark Stadium Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation is asking municipalities to cut down on rock salt usage whenever possible. Bill Geary tells us how the county is managing.

State Senator George Borrello joins Stefan Mychajliw to discuss the crackdown by the Department of Transportation on commercial trucking licenses being given to illegal drivers. Today, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to yank $73 million in highway funding meant for New York after an audit found over half of the state's commercial trucking licenses have been issued to foreign-born drivers in the US illegally. Senator Borrello gives his thoughts on that, some comments made by Governor Hochul today in Erie County, and more.

We are live from the 22nd annual Radiothon benefiting the SPCA serving Erie County. We hear from Gina Lattuca of the SPCA serving Erie County, Dr. Lola Kirk, Associate Dean of Veterinary Sciences at Trocaire College, we hear the total amount of money raised as part of this year's Radiothon, and more.

Lake Waris and Melina Restivo from the SPCA Serving Erie County on the importance of the SPCA Radiothon for programs like the investigations department full 290 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000 uXP4pmWxlvGpl6077saSbuUC4ySMSLtc news,wben,erie county,spca serving erie county,west seneca WBEN Extras news,wben,erie county,spca serving erie county,west seneca Lake Waris and Melina Restivo from the SPCA Serving Erie County on the importance of the SPCA Radiothon for programs like the investigations department Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Gina Lattuca from the SPCA Serving Erie County previewing the 2025 SPCA Radiothon on Thursday full 538 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 46KjHNi2a4kZkQPlChmNbansumr1foGK news,wben,erie county,spca serving erie county,spca radiothon,west seneca WBEN Extras news,wben,erie county,spca serving erie county,spca radiothon,west seneca Gina Lattuca from the SPCA Serving Erie County previewing the 2025 SPCA Radiothon on Thursday Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal tells us about the costs associated with selling memorabilia from the current Highmark Stadium.

On this episode, Julie Kline, Chief Human Resources Officer at Erie County Medical Center Corporation, joins the podcast to discuss her organization's long-term professional development strategy and the importance of building high standards for care delivery. She also highlights effective career development pathways, approaches to retaining employees in a competitive market, and shares valuable advice for emerging leaders looking to grow in today's healthcare environment.

A recent audit revealed Erie County has 365 unaccounted for vehicles in its fleet. Comptroller Kevin Hardwick reacts. Also, more details about expected revenue from the sale of seats at the current Highmark Stadium.

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo (R) tells us if the budget being voted on today is any different from what was proposed by County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Also, how much money will the Highmark Stadium memorabilia sale really generate? Legislator Lorigo tells us.

On the show today, given that today is day one of Mission Give Where You Live, and we have the Radiothon to benefit the SPCA serving Erie County on the horizon, Tom asks what are the charities that you give to and why, what's the emotional appeal? Also, it was around this day eight years ago where Tom began experiencing the symptoms of what would later turn out to be a Widowmaker Heart Attack, leading to taking your calls on your heart attack stories. Have you ever had one? What did you experience leading up to it?

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo discusses the proposed budget amendments from Republican lawmakers for the 2026 budget full 178 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 s0i18ylHOI8AFI8FS8mtoyc7hi11qxHy news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,lindsay lorigo WBEN Extras news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,lindsay lorigo Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo discusses the proposed budget amendments from Republican lawmakers for the 2026 budget Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News Fals

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro discusses the failed vote to make amendments to the 2026 County Budget full 173 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0000 WDpHJD6ZHVhpJtXHQxDbRj8PfC6aZYf5 news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,frank todaro WBEN Extras news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,frank todaro Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro discusses the failed vote to make amendments to the 2026 County Budget Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

Erie County Legislature Chair Tim Meyers discusses the amendments proposed by both sides of the aisle to the 2026 County Budget on Monday full 255 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000 POqND1N2rE9qhsyz34VGJjnwyf7OTuAS news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,tim meyers WBEN Extras news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,tim meyers Erie County Legislature Chair Tim Meyers discusses the amendments proposed by both sides of the aisle to the 2026 County Budget on Monday Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Erie County Stadium Corp. president Steve Ranalli with an update on construction progress with the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park full 716 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Is9TKoacHyuppvs5bZlyNBzTopbaqS1t buffalo bills,news,new york state,wben,highmark stadium,orchard park,erie county stadium corporation,steve ranalli WBEN Extras buffalo bills,news,new york state,wben,highmark stadium,orchard park,erie county stadium corporation,steve ranalli Erie County Stadium Corp. president Steve Ranalli with an update on construction progress with the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz updates the county's preparaton efforts ahead of the latest lake effect snow storm to strike the region full 1816 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 xxTqQJHtHpH7TR5RU8bgQGJLSOwvhCqD buffalo,news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,lake effect snow WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,lake effect snow Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz updates the county's preparaton efforts ahead of the latest lake effect snow storm to strike the region Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes return guest Trina Burruss, President and CEO of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County!Together, Peter and Trina discuss a variety of topics, including ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — the benefits cliff, collaborating with community partners, effects of homelessness, donating to the United Way and more. 

Erie County Public Works Commissioner Bill Geary on parts of Highmark Stadium going up for sale full 208 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:18:00 +0000 repH6CgiJHYr40wOJiuOtIb82lhgPSv5 news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Public Works Commissioner Bill Geary on parts of Highmark Stadium going up for sale Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz introduces a new website for winter storm severity full 1715 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:20:44 +0000 FDjPtumbHypp2cS2IiREOZVFISYnHOrb news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz introduces a new website for winter storm severity Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https

New York State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority host a winter preparedness press conference full 2326 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 o5toW0iJA8b974VAzv25bnAL4b7zdzfZ news,new york state,wben,erie county,new york state department of transportation,nfta,erie county sheriff's office,new york state police,new york state thruway authority,nittec,aaa of western and central new york,winter storm preparedness WBEN Extras news,new york state,wben,erie county,new york state department of transportation,nfta,erie county sheriff's office,new york state police,new york state thruway authority,nittec,aaa of western and central new york,winter storm preparedness New York State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority host a winter preparedness press conference Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

Erie County Council District 3 representative and Finance Committee chair Rock Copeland returned to The Joel Natalie Show to unpack budgetary priorites and forecast what 2026 might look like.

United Way of Buffalo & Erie County CEO Trina Burruss on protecting SNAP benefits full 541 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:42:07 +0000 lBmH1hl04ztHJ6sSBXCNz8OkIcgOfaWn news WBEN Extras news United Way of Buffalo & Erie County CEO Trina Burruss on protecting SNAP benefits Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://pla

Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal discusses her resolution in county government regarding an increase of tax credits for seniors in Erie County full 396 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000 0jdCMeVezCx7oZXazIPrYT7b3xsjryps news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,jeanne vinal WBEN Extras news,wben,erie county,erie county legislature,jeanne vinal Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal discusses her resolution in county government regarding an increase of tax credits for seniors in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Erie County Sheriff's Lt. Jeremy Lehning on preventing car break-ins full 298 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:47:46 +0000 wIPTyQONt4pzOzKLFCltyW73LgaNDRMU news WBEN Extras news Erie County Sheriff's Lt. Jeremy Lehning on preventing car break-ins Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwave

Erie County GOP Chairman Michael Kracker joins Joe Beamer filling in for Tom Bauerle to discuss how he's feeling this election eve.

A recording of the 2025 Western New York Independent Living Meet the Candidates Day held on October 15, 2025 and the Independent Living Center of Buffalo. Candidates in attendance were from elections in Buffalo and Erie County

The cast of The Book of Will had the privilege of an up close look at Shakespeare's 400 year old First Folio, in permanent residence at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. The informative session, led by Heather Gring and Susan Buttaccio, was recorded by Peter who edited it to share with listeners. But before the segment featuring these ladies, Shakespeare in Delaware Park's Brendan Didio gives us the scoop on how SDP and RLTP became co-producers and subsequently planned a cast trip to the library.

This week on WNY Brews, we're talking about a stacked lineup of fall beer events across Western New York. Buffalo Olde Brewery is hosting a four-day Oktoberfest weekend in Lovejoy (Sept. 25–28) with food, live music, giveaways, and their seasonal BOBFest lager. Resurgence and Consumer's Beverages have a group giveaway running now, and Ellicottville Brewing is raffling off Fall Fest tickets, so check their Instagram pages if you're feeling lucky. Clarksburg Cider is looking ahead with their winter seasonal Spruced Up, while WNY Beer Week kicks off Sept. 25 with a new collaborative hazy IPA pouring at breweries across the region. The Arc of Erie County's Ale Trail also returns Sept. 25 in Williamsville, with beer, cider, spirits, live music, and a discount code for our listeners. Buffalo Beer Goddesses will mark 13 years at Mr. Goodbar on Oct. 1, Rusty Nickel hosts their 11th Harvest Fest on Sept. 27, and a brand-new cidermaker, The Cider Project, officially launches Sept. 30 at Groundwork Market Garden.This episode is brought to you by The Tap and Craft Festival at Buffalo Riverworks on October 4th, presented by The Lock Tender. For tickets and info, head to BuffaloBeerLeague.com/tapandcraft.For more local beer stories, visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. You can always reach us at Brian@BuffaloBeerLeague.com and Scott@WNYBrews.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.