Joe Beamer

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On the show today, we are joined by Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick to continue a discussion from yesterday's show about the need for villages, and in the back half of the show, we discuss the 'No Kings' protests, which are scheduled to come back in droves this weekend. What exactly are they protesting, and what are they seeking to accomplish?

The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!

Assemblyman Paul Bologna kicks off the show discussing Governor Hochul's recent backtracking on the electrification agenda in New York State and if this will be like NYC's congestion pricing all over again, we discuss better solutions for the Broadway Market issue, such as a market in Central Terminal, and more.

The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!

On yesterday's show, we ended off talking about villages, specifically, do we really need villages, and therefore, another layer of Government? Joe takes up this issue with Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick.

The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!

Mike Lomas and Glenn Wiggle are in for Beamer today, and they give their take on the City of Buffalo's financial crisis, which has now gotten to the point where Buffalo Public Schools have issued a spending cutoff notice to schools in the district as they try to cut their deficit down from $78 million to $60 million. We talk about that and any other questions/comments you have.

The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!

We continue to take your calls today on Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed 25% property tax increase, and we are joined by colorectal cancer survivor Lindsay Riggs, as March is colorectal cancer awareness month, to tell her story about a bout with the disease.

The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Today, Lindsay Riggs, a colorectal cancer survivor who is approaching one year cancer free, joins the show to tell her story and raise awareness about the disease.

The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!

On thew program today, we talk about Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's proposal to raise property taxes by 25% to help close the city's $109 million budget deficit. What are your thoughts on this?

The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!

On the program today, the spotlight is once again on the City of Buffalo, with NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tipping off the day this podcast is posted, and the playoff push the Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of, which is great and all, but how can the city capitalize on the spotlight? Also, you've got fans in town from all over the country for the aforementioned tournament, if their team wins and they stay in Buffalo for a few more days, where should they go?