Ryan Zunner
Assistant Managing EditorRyan is the assistant managing editor of BTPM NPR. He first joined the organization in the summer of 2018 as an intern, rising through the ranks to weekend host and junior reporter before leaving in 2021.
He then had stints in public service, Top 40 radio, and TV news production. It was there he was nominated for a New York State Emmy Award for coverage of the May 14 Mass Shooting in Buffalo.
He re-joined BTPM NPR in August of 2024. In addition to editorial management duties, Ryan leads BTPM NPR’s Indigenous Affairs Desk. He is an enrolled Oneida citizen of Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve.
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Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon has filed paperwork with the Erie County Board of Elections to remove himself and his Good Neighbors Party independent line from the November general election ballot for mayor. An official with the board confirming that filing to BTPM NPR. -
Arts & CultureAbout 20% of school year gains in reading for elementary students are lost over summer, according to data published by Scholastic. Retired Niagara Falls principal and author of 'The Cottage,' Mary Kerins, talks about ways to help keep your child reading. -
The nuclear announcement comes after Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority to explore options on how to power at least one million homes, while attracting companies in emerging technologies to the state. -
Anthony Tyson-Thompson appeared on 'Weekend Edition' on Saturday, June 21, 2025 with BTPM NPR's Ryan Zunner. to discuss his campaign for Buffalo mayor. -
On Thursday Sylvia's House, an emergency shelter on Bailey Avenue, was told by the City of Buffalo they would have to cease operations no later than noon on Friday, potentially displacing between 60 and 80 people before a major heatwave. City officials say it has to do with code and permit issues. -
The National Weather Service is forecasting heat indexes into the 90s starting June 22 and continuing into midweek. Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gail Burstein is offering some tips and advice to stay safe in the heat. -
Councilmember proposes advisory council for youth programming at Juneteenth, other Buffalo festivalsCouncilwoman Zeneta Everhart said she was disappointed to see violence among teenagers at Saturday's Juneteenth parade. A new advisory board she's proposing would activate community groups and programming centered at educating and keeping the peace among youth. -
It's a stretch of days filled with food, carnival rides, music and fun in the village's park. But after five arrests were made during the 2025 Kenmore Days, Mayor Patrick Mang said the village is taking notes, and the festival's future is at-risk. -
A post on social media early Tuesday morning had many residents upset the Kenmore Village Board was trying to place more restrictions on outdoor dining. As the meeting unfolded, some confusion was cleared up, with the board saying they were actually loosening an existing local law. -
This year features selections for the Buffalo mayoral primary, as well as suburban races. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said it’s a good way to foster civic engagement for youth.
