Collection of LIVE interviews from Buffalo's Early News on WBEN
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Each month, Yvonne Ashton and her flower friends get together to chat about flowers and floral design, answering your questions, discussing top social media news, and interviewing special guests to help keep you inspired! If you are a floral professional be sure to subscribe to this podcast.
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Arrest at Jennifer Aniston's home puts spotlight on personal security
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6:50Jennifer Aniston's personal security detail detained a man who crashed through the security gate at her home. Brad Garrett tells us more about the profession.
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A $100 million revamp of the Scajaquada Expressway appears to be on hold
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7:49Justin Booth, co-chair of the Scajaquada Corridor Coalition gives his reaction.
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How should Buffalo address its $70 million deficit?
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6:27Balancing Buffalo's budget is a short and long-term issue. Fred Floss, Director of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority tells us what will need to be done to get the city's finances in order.
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Former OLV pastor and rector Msgr. Paul Burkard reacts to ongoing conclave
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6:13Msgr. Paul Burkard tells us about the conclave and what he's hoping the result will be.
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Bankrate's Greg McBride tells us what is influencing the Federal Reserve's decisions.
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No pope decision yet as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
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2:13The conclave has yet to reach a decision, though ABC's Brian Clark says we are approaching the window where a new pope will be named.
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Sabina Castelfranco tells us what will happen today as cardinals gather to elect a new pope.
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REAL ID, air traffic controller shortage reasons for worry for travelers
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Rite Aid closing leaves a real estate surplus in WNY
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6:48With Rite Aid closing all of its locations in WNY, 73 buildings will be looking for new tenants. Bill Heussler from Hanna Commercial Real Estate tells us what it does to the market.
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What we learned from Trump's meeting with Carney
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1:46President Trump met with Canadian PM Mark Carney Tuesday. ABC's Karen Travers tells us how the meeting went.
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Local pharmacy owner Don Arthur reacts to Rite Aid closing
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9:20Don Arthur, owner of Brighton Eggert Pharmacy explains the local ramifications of Rite Aid closing its stores.
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Pro-Palestine protesters at UB file lawsuit against law enforcement agencies
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8:43A massive lawsuit has been filed on behalf of pro-Palestine protesters at UB. The plaintiffs say the protests were peaceful before police arrived. Attorney Robert Corp tells us what they're seeking.
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Clearing up REAL ID confusion with AAA's Elizabeth Carey
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8:24Today is the deadline for Americans to get their REAL ID, but there's still confusion over the new policy. Elizabeth Carey from AAA of Western & Central NY tells us what she's hearing.
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REAL ID requirements are now active, but there's some wiggle room
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2:34CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg tells us why it's not the end of the world yet if you aren't REAL ID compliant.
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Video-calling app Skype is no more as Microsoft has shut down the service. ABC's Mike Dobuski talks about that and more from the world of tech.
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An abuse whistleblower's perspective on the pope selection process
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7:02James Faluszczak is a former priest and clergy abuse survivor. He says it's impossible for the church to begin with a new slate.
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Albany insider Jack O'Donnell with the latest on NY's budget
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6:53Several proposals from Mayor Chris Scanlon will be included in this year's state budget. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell has the latest on budget negotiations.
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Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Trump today. ABC's Karen Travers tells us what's on the agenda.
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Air traffic control faces a staffing crisis; Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz
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6:15Newark Airport is facing an air traffic controller staffing crisis, drawing bipartisan concern. Also, is reopening Alcatraz a possibility? Washington insider Dave Levinthal gives his thoughts.
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Ford suspends guidance as tariff projections come in
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2:21Ford is making their first post-tariff projections. WWJ auto reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us more.
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President Trump continues to clash with the courts over immigration
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8:01Political analyst Steve Roberts says the U.S. could be heading towards a Constitutional crisis.
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Understanding the hundreds of years old tradition of selecting a new Pope
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7:56Rocco Palmo of The Loggia takes us behind closed doors at the Vatican, where Cardinals will gather Wednesday to begin the selection process of a new Pope.
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Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns has last-minute details to make sure you're REAL ID compliant by May 7th.
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The Federal Reserve meets this week, but no changes are expected
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6:55Jill Schlesinger says no changes to interest rates are expected this week when the Fed meets. She explains why.
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The first ever 3D printed Starbucks in the country opened last week. ABC's Jim Ryan explains how it's made.
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Meteorologist Jim Mitchell has the forecast.
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Susan McLeary on Innovative Floral Design Techniques
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41:13Join host Yvonne Ashton as she sits down with celebrated floral artist and educator Susan McLeary in this enlightening episode of Mornings with Mayesh. Susan, known for her boundary-pushing floral art and wearables, shares insights into her revolutionary "floral constellation" techniques that are transforming how designers approach wedding personal…
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SPCA's Gina Lattuca with Newshound Zigzagoon!
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Ryan Hasenauer from Batavia Downs previews the Kentucky Derby
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8:41It'll be a busy weekend at Batavia Downs as the Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend!
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Ed Peak is in Louisville with the favorites and more at the Kentucky Derby.
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Corinne Carey makes the case for NY's Medical Aid in Dying bill
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6:58A bill is making its way through Albany that would allow terminally ill patients to request medication that would speed up the dying process. Corinne Carey, Campaign Director for Compassion and Choices, is in favor of the bill.
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American companies begin reacting to an economy that's in flux
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7:36Bankrate's Mark Hamrick takes a closer look at the state of America's economy.
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Trump's cabinet experiences first major shakeup
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2:21Mike Waltz has be reassigned to the seat of ambassador to the United Nations while Marco Rubio is now serving in two roles. ABC's Karen Travers tells us more.
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How will private and Catholic schools handle the state's cell phone ban?
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5:07A ban on cell phones in school is coming in New York, but it will only apply to public schools. Canisius High School principal Tom Coppola says his school already has a policy in place.
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Texas takes severe measures to block social media use for minors
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2:37Texas is the latest state to take steps toward banning kids from using social media. ABC's Jim Ryan tells us about it.
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Trump administration opts not to renew $1 billion in school mental health grants
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2:22ABC's Arthur Jones II tells us more.
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Crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett has more on a stunning crime bust.
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Buffalo lost a community pillar Wednesday with the passing of St. Luke's Mission of Mercy co-founder Amy Betros. Buffalo ambassador and friend of Amy Mike Billoni remembers his friend.
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The National Buffalo Wing Fest is heading back to Sahlen Field this year. "The Wing King" Drew Cerza talks about it.
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State Senator Pat Gallivan reacts to Medical Aid in Dying bill
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8:57A bill that would allow terminally ill patients to take medication that would assist in ending their life has passed in the state Assembly. Senator Pat Gallivan gives his thoughts.
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U.S., Ukraine agree to rare earth minerals deal
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4:08The U.S. and Ukraine reached an agreement on Wednesday that will allow the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare minerals. Former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief Beth Knobel tells us what it means for U.S.-Russia relations.
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Mitch Nowakowski reacts to another delay for Heritage Point
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7:02There's been another holdup for a long-stalled project near Buffalo's waterfront. Councilman Mitch Nowakowski tells us how he feels about the most recent delay.
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Erie County legislator Frank Todaro reacts to State of the County
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7:05Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz highlighted new initiatives during his State of the County address Wednesday night. He also made remarks about President Trump and Elon Musk that have drawn the ire of Republicans in the legislature. Frank Todaro joined us with his reaction.
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Buffalo won't be spared from another round of storms Thursday
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1:34The lake shadow that shielded the Buffalo metro area from Tuesday's storms won't be here on Thursday as thunderstorms, high winds and hail move in. Meteorologist Jim Mitchell has the forecast.
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US-Canada relations and Trump's first 100 days in office- here's what a Republican strategist has to say
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7:05Republican strategist and WBEN contributor Carl Calabrese joined us on air to discuss his outlook on US-Canada relations and Trump's first hundred days in office.
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Upcoming cellphone ban in schools may be troublesome, Superintendent of Hamburg Central School District claims
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6:20Michael Cornell, Head of the Erie Niagara School Superintendent's Association talks about the shortcomings of the upcoming statewide cellphone ban in schools. "If you look at the history of one-size fits all state requirements … none of those ended well."
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High school teacher discusses lack of accountability in school districts covering up school violence
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8:16"This is censorship, I mean this happens in communist countries." Marc Bruno, Riverside High School teacher and union representative, discusses the credibility issues in his school district regarding violence in schools.
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Alzheimer's Disease on the rise in America, Jim Ryan discusses what we know
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2:09"That's three hundred thousand more cases in just the past year," after a new study has come out about the neurodegenerative disease, Jim Ryan discusses the rising number of Americans facing Alzheimer's disease and age-related dementia.
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