In today’s WBFO Brief, the standout sound bite is a question: “Why is a disabled life less valuable?” It’s a cry that comes from someone who is trying to get higher wages for disabled workers and is featured in a report this morning from WBFO’s Emyle Watkins. 

Also hear more about a debate among the Democratic party primary candidates for Erie County Sheriff, our weekly PBS American Portrait moment, and the latest poll on Governor Cuomo’s popularity – up overall, but slipping among independent voters.