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12/09/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - Advocating for Wellness: Voices on Healthcare and Sustainability🎙️

🎤On today’s show, we feature two conversations. First, we welcome Jasmine Westbrook, a Healthcare Advocate for the Health Education Project. She sits down with Jay Moran to discuss her role in creating opportunities for individuals to learn more about what they can do for their health and how to create better healthcare opportunities in WNY. Next, we welcome Dr. Monica Miles, the President of Mother Earth Literacies, an organization tackling sustainability and capacity challenges to enhance the quality of life in Western New York communities. She sits down with Jay Moran to discuss the group's mission and some of the strategic planning they use to address equity needs.

12/06/2024

Cheers to an epic year in entertainment!🥂 From chart-topping hits to the shows we couldn’t stop watching, 2024 kept us talking. Relive the highlights with Bentley and crew on this week’s Group Chat.🎉

Listen now on your favorite podcast app!
💻 WBFO - https://loom.ly/dPllqPw
📱 Apple Podcasts - https://loom.ly/8qZfmRo
🎧 Spotify - https://loom.ly/u1RO-rA

12/05/2024

From binge-worthy TV to epic gaming and record-breaking albums, 2024 delivered!🎉 What were your favorite entertainment moments this year? Join Bentley and friends as they look back on an unforgettable year in pop culture. – Friday at 10am on WBFO!👀

🎙️ Danielle Gabamonte - Content Creator and Editor at BTPM
🎙️ Samantha Pangborn - Filmmaker, Actor, First Look Buffalo Theatre Company board member, and Fundraising Producer at BTPM
🎙️ Patrick Hosken - Arts writer at Rochester's CITY magazine and an adjunct journalism professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School

12/05/2024

On International Volunteer Day, we want to thank our wonderful volunteers at Buffalo Toronto Public Media.🤗 We are so grateful for all your hard work and we wouldn't be who we are without you!❤️

12/05/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - Bridging AI and Healthcare: A New Era in Brain Injury Treatment 🎙️

🎤 Recently, the Community Health Center of Buffalo and Cerebro Neurotech had a press conference demonstrating the use of Artificial Intelligence in diagnosing and treating traumatic brain injuries like concussions. On today’s episode, we welcome a panel of key members of the AI initiative to the show. Guest host Naila Ansari sits down with Paolo Alejandro Catilo, the CEO of Cerebro Neurotech, Dr. Kenyani Davis, the Chief Medical Director for Cerebro, Kristian Bouw, a Chief Technology Officer for Cerebro, and Dr. Lavonne Ansari, CEO of the Community Health Center of Buffalo. The five discuss the press conference and the future of integrating AI and healthcare.

12/04/2024

Your generosity MADE A DIFFERENCE!👏🏽 We're grateful for YOU - our amazing members and followers - who help us bring inspiring stories and essential programming to our community. Thank you for being part of our journey!🤗

12/04/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - A Call to Lead: Garnell Whitfield's Vision for Buffalo's Future 🎙️

🎤 Former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield announced his candidacy for Buffalo Mayor. Whitfield recently became a voice on the national level for gun violence prevention and fighting white supremacy, due to his personal connection to the May 14th Tops Massacre, where his mother Ruth Whitfield was tragically killed. Today, we welcome Garnell Whitfield to the show. He sits down with Jay Moran and guest-host Jillian Hanesworth to discuss his reasoning for running for Mayor and his vision for the future of Buffalo.

12/03/2024

You may just spot some familiar faces and hear your favorite on air voices during this special Behind The Scenes At BTPM livestream...😉

This Giving Tuesday, we’re opening the doors to our stations like never before. Join us as we take the cameras behind the scenes to show YOU what it’s like a...

12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday is here and we are so excited to show you what happens around BTPM and what kind of projects your dollars support.🎬

📆 December 3
⏰ 1:30pm to 4:30pm
📺 WNED PBS
💻 YouTube - https://loom.ly/OZIY6Jo

The Season of Giving has officially begun and we need your help meeting our goal of raising $50,000 by midnight!
🔗 GIVE NOW: https://loom.ly/dvzaZKw

12/02/2024

GivingTuesday is TOMORROW!🕺🏽Join the fun and experience a day in the life at a public media station when you tune into our YouTube livestream and socials.

Why does Giving Tuesday matter?🤔 It helps Buffalo Toronto Public Media meet the rising demand for the trusted news and engaging programs this community relies on. Please kick off the Season of Giving by making a Giving Tuesday contribution!🎉
🔗LEARN MORE: https://loom.ly/Gol48ZQ

12/02/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - Driving Change: Urban Think Tank Takes on Buffalo's Bus Patrol Program 🎙️

🎤 Recently, the Urban Think Tank released a report calling on the Buffalo Common Council to Reevaluate its Bus Patrol Program. The group highlighted its concerns over the disproportionate impact the program has on economically disadvantaged residents, as well as the effectiveness of the program itself. On today’s show, we welcome Bishop Michael Badger, the President of Urban Think Tank, and Samuel Radford, a key member of the Urban Think Tank’s effort to put the report on the Council’s agenda. The three sit down with Jay Moran to discuss the report, and why the Bus Patrol Program should be reevaluated.

12/01/2024

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12/01/2024

Warming shelters at Tosh Collins, Machnica, and Hennepin Centers are now CLOSED

12/01/2024

Code Blue tonight 12/01/24 in Erie County and the City of Buffalo

The following overnight shelters will be OPEN tonight:

586 Genesee St, Buffalo, 14204 - accessible location, OPEN 8pm-8am (This location was formerly a women's shelter but will be open to all for Code Blue.)
Dulski Center, 129 Lewis St. Buffalo, 14206, OPEN 8pm-8am

Daytime Warming Centers:
12/01/24 - Daytime Warming is OPEN at 586 Genesee St, Buffalo 14204

Code Blue Clients will be permitted at the NFTA METRO Transportation Center from 5pm-7:30pm to obtain bus tickets to the Code Blue Shelter when Code Blue is called. They will not be allowed to wait at the NFTA outside of those hours.

To receive Code Blue updates for Erie County and the City of Buffalo, text CodeBlueBuffalo to 898-211. This notification is available to anyone including clients.


Outside of Erie County, contact local law enforcement or 211 for shelter options.

12/01/2024

Effective 10 AM, all Driving Bans have been lifted in Erie County.

A Travel Advisory still exists for much of southern and central Erie County, including the City of Buffalo South of Bailey Avenue.

11/30/2024

City of Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon provides an update on the City’s preparedness and response plans for the winter storm that is currently impacting the south towns and is forecasted to affect portions of the City of Buffalo.

City of Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon provides an update on the City’s preparedness and response plans for the winter storm that is currently impacting the south towns and is forecasted to impact portions of the City of Buffalo.

11/30/2024

Code Blue tonight 11/30/24 in Erie County and the City of Buffalo

The following overnight shelters will be OPEN tonight:

586 Genesee St, Buffalo, 14204 - accessible location, OPEN 8pm-8am (This location was formerly a women's shelter but will be open to all for Code Blue.)
Dulski Center, 129 Lewis St. Buffalo, 14206, OPEN 8pm-8am

Daytime Warming Centers:
12/01/24 - Daytime Warming is OPEN at 586 Genesee St, Buffalo 14204

Code Blue Clients will be permitted at the NFTA METRO Transportation Center from 5pm-7:30pm to obtain bus tickets to the Code Blue Shelter when Code Blue is called. They will not be allowed to wait at the NFTA outside of those hours.

To receive Code Blue updates for Erie County and the City of Buffalo, text CodeBlueBuffalo to 898-211. This notification is available to anyone including clients.


Outside of Erie County, contact local law enforcement or 211 for shelter options.

11/30/2024

City of Buffalo Acting Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon will be joined by the City of Buffalo Emergency Response Team at noon to provide an update on the City’s preparedness and response plans for the winter storm that is currently impacting the south towns and is forecasted to impact portions of the City of Buffalo. Watch on WBFO.org