WBFO Brief

Voters can head to the polls today to cast ballots on school district budgets and school board members. County leaders across the state are sounding the alarm about a growing migrant crisis they say the federal government is failing to address.

One year after the racially motivated attack that took ten lives at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo recognized the anniversary with a series of remembrance events. The anniversary has prompted the introduction of a piece of federal legislation called the Aaron Salter, Jr Responsible Body Armor Possession Act.

Mass opposition appears to be emerging against the prospect of building a new jail in Erie County. Thomas O'Neil-White takes a look back on how racism and segregation were key factors in the Tops shooting.

Holly Kirkpatrick and Thomas O'Neil-White explore two churches in Charleston, SC to hear from the worshippers. Pastors are now legally allowed to carry firearms in their churches. This week, New York State is officially observing Public Service Recognition Week.

A government watchdog group calling into question the salary commission that recommended raises for several City of Buffalo officials. Mayor Byron Brown says the city is prepared with a series of events to mark the one-year anniversary of May 14.

Gov. Kathy Hochul gives details on how the new state budget addresses mental health and there are a number of issues still on the table with one month to go in the 2023 New York State Legislative session.

Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to provide details on new spending on mental health when she visits Buffalo today and at a public hearing today, the public will have a chance to express their thoughts on New York State Thruway's proposed toll increases.

Buffalo teachers will be selecting a new leader for the federation for the first time in 42 years, the case against the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie continues to wind through the legal process, and Theater Talk.

The plan to build a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills is on the agenda for the Erie County legislature today, and the Buffalo Common Council will hold a public hearing to review public spending.

State lawmakers worked into the night to pass a $229 billion budget. Hear the details and new policies.