Podcasts about Erie County

Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn joins the show to discuss the case of Chad Campbell, who, if you're unfamiliar, was convicted of killing a teenage classmate and an infant the classmate was babysitting in Wayne County in the 1990s. Fast forward to present day, not only was Campbell paroled, he was released to a structured community-based residential program in Erie County, prompting local to speak out against his release. We get analysis from John Flynn and take your thoughts as well.

On Monday's episode, we were talking with Jeremy Bloeser, Executive Director of the Erie County Land Bank, to learn about how the Land Bank is working toward turning vacancy into vibrancy.

Frank Todaro, member of the Erie County Legislature joins the show to discuss the promise of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz to veto any bill that comes across his desk that proposes youth hunting in Erie County.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz recently said he would veto any bill that came across his desk proposing youth hunting in Erie County, and the county is one of two counties in the state that has opted out of a DEC program that would allow a 12 or 13-year-old to go out with a licensed adult hunter to be out in the field and learn gun safety for the type of animals they are hunting. What are your thoughts on this? Should 12 and 13-year-olds be allowed to hunt? Joining us to talk on this topic are Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro and Jack Coad of the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Also, Western New York will be experiencing some high winds and wintry weather over the next day or so, Andy Parker joins the show with the latest on that.

Scott Bylewski on Erie County's In Rem auction full 200 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000 vBc8jQ6khzPYvmCFsDi3Qz7YApUhL71t news WBEN Extras news Scott Bylewski on Erie County's In Rem auction Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-li

Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss Fraud Investigation, hunting, budget and more.

M&T disputes couple's claims of being conned M&T Bank is opposing an effort by the couple who lived and ran two businesses on Route 9 to regain the property amid claims they were scammed and bullied by an acquaintance now charged with grand larceny and fraud. In documents filed on Feb. 27, Valerie Breen, a senior vice president with M&T, and Seth Hibbert, an attorney for the bank, are challenging claims made by Sokhara Kim and Chakra Oeur in response to their eviction on Dec. 9 from 3154 Route 9. Kim and Oeur have petitioned Judge Gina Capone to vacate her approval in 2024 of M&T's foreclosure and sale of the property. From 1995 to early 2024, the property was owned by Kim through Mary Dawn Inc. and hosted her business, Nice & Neat Dry Cleaners; a residence she shared with Oeur; and a nail salon. The couple blames the loss of the property on Derek Keith Williams, whom they say convinced Kim that he had paid off a $570,000 loan secured by the property and transferred it to an entity he owned. The couple alleges that Williams hid the foreclosure by demanding that Kim "turn over any mail or paperwork relating to the property, Mary Dawn Inc., any court or any bank," and sign documents and submit filings without explaining what they were, said their attorney, Jacob Chen. Those claims are "entirely irrelevant" to M&T's right to collect on its debt, according to Breen, who said the bank became aware in 2019 that Kim was attempting to transfer the property to Williams. During the bank's "long and tortured history" with the property, it seemed "that Kim and Williams were working in concert to prevent and hinder the bank's recovery and collection efforts," she said. In his statement, Hibbert said "there did not appear to be any animosity between Kim and Williams" when they appeared in Philipstown Court in March 2025 to challenge the eviction. "My impression was the two were working in conjunction with each other, with each operating under their respective free wills," he said. Williams, a self-described "sovereign citizen," had been serving a six-month sentence in the county jail for driving an unregistered vehicle without a license when he was arraigned Feb. 25 on six felony counts: four for grand larceny and two for filing a false instrument with the intent to defraud. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Anthony Mole and was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail, $200,000 insured bond or $200,000 partially insured bond. He is scheduled to return to court on April 8. Kim said in court documents that by the time she met Williams in 2019 — through his girlfriend, Mauny Bun, who used to run the nail salon — the loan she used to rebuild the property after a fire in 2005 had been taken over by M&T Bank. Bun "reminded me a lot of my daughter … and I put a lot of trust and faith in her," said Kim. She stopped making payments after deciding to accept Williams' offer to buy the property for $1.2 million and transfer it to an entity called DKW Trust, none of which happened. Although Kim guaranteed the loan, said Breen, she did not have the authority to transfer the property to Williams because Mary Dawn is the owner of record. The bank eventually sued Kim and Mary Dawn for defaulting on the loan and in 2021 won a judgment in Erie County, where the bank is based. M&T filed to foreclose in 2022, and Capone approved the bank's request in February 2024. Four months later, a bank subsidiary, Chesapeake Holdings, paid $620,200 for the property at an auction. Chen alleges that the court "never acquired personal jurisdiction" over Kim during the foreclosure because the process server handed the original documents to a "co-worker." Chen also said that Oeur should have been included as a party to the foreclosure proceeding because he lived at the property and managed the Khmer Art Gallery. After the bank filed for foreclosure in 2022, said Breen, "it is entirely unreasonable" to believe that Williams confiscated mail sent to Mary Dawn and Kim before Septe...

We hear from Buffalo Attorney Paul Cambria on the responsibility father Colin Gray had for his son's school shooting in Georgia. Tom Bauerle was also joined by Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro who spoke about possible legislation that could allow children to hunt in Erie County.

Gary Lee, Chief Administrative Officer of Diverse Erie, as we discuss the annual report from Erie County's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission.

Katie Kretz, Exec. Dir. at the Multicultural Resource Center, comes to discuss the ICE rider at the Erie County Prison.

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro on efforts to allow younger hunters with adult supervision full 219 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:35:00 +0000 FlmE8DSrX7wDPIKUK9VBOc70K6X412fM news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro on efforts to allow younger hunters with adult supervision Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to allow Erie County's 12 and 13 year olds to hunt with adult supervision full 61 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:50:00 +0000 OouJU6OJ9J8UvhZIk6rDp6do3JUqRZdI news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news WBEN's Tom Puckett on a bill to allow Erie County's 12 and 13 year olds to hunt with adult supervision Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

There's several new laws Erie County lawmakers are trying to get through the legislature, from guns to energy. Legislator Lindsay Lorigo tells us about them.

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 full 480 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 yr0KDkOVttGNfed69YcsnsiTJu50Vwtq buffalo,news,wben,patrick gallivan WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,patrick gallivan 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 Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz speaks on the damage to the new Highmark Stadium due to graffiti over the weekend in Orchard Park full 364 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000 8UdQj0WBfsgkcykXTra8c8Y7LwBzj4SZ news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,vandalism,orchard park,graffiti WBEN Extras news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,vandalism,orchard park,graffiti Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz speaks on the damage to the new Highmark Stadium due to graffiti over the weekend in Orchard Park Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers on Walden Galleria full 438 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:46:29 +0000 17hByj2pS4RH5oVETOinHaAHdVWFkV4y news WBEN Extras news Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers on Walden Galleria Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?f

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on new traffic ticket point system starting Monday full 243 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:38:00 +0000 oqX6JBPzlQOGbHt67t5retfhxsYUZDsM news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns on new traffic ticket point system starting Monday Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://pl

John Flynn talks about missing Nany Guthrie

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins the show to discuss software upgrades at the DMV, new points system, and more

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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