WBFO Brief

A Black History Month profile of Sheila Brown, in another "Women Wednesday" segment from Angelea Preston. Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt has a preview of Governor Hochul's budget announcement today. Transit workers in Canada are calling for fresh anti-violence measures on the subway after several high-profile incidents recently. And Democrat Nate McMurray tells the Buffalo News he is running in a primary for County Executive, against incumbent Mark Poloncarz .

A lot of talk in Albany about whether recent bail reforms has led to a spike in crime, with a debate on data reliability and if they will ever really know. Also streamlining the NEXUS border crossing pass application process, and the mother of Tyler Lewis is visiting Buffalo to try and prod authorities into releasing information on the investigation of her son's death at UB in October.

Toronto correspondent Dan Karpenchuk reports on the death of the iconic politician known as Hurricane Hazel. Also, a thank you message from Damar Hamlin, and the NYS Senate takes up the possibility of bail reform.

If it's Friday, It's Theater Talk- today with Anthony and Peter looking at the debut of yet another Buffalo-themed play from Tom Dudzick. A fact check on NYS's proposed restriction on the use of gas stoves, and Governor Hochul isn't quite done fighting for Hector LaSalle to become the new chief judge. Also, a preview of Doors Open Jamestown, and looking at a way to shut down the Kensington Expressway with gates during blizzards is under consideration.

Today, an intense look at the number of suspensions in Buffalo Public Schools, including a disproportionate amount of them for Black students, disabled students and low income students. Also, talk of letting judges have more discretion in the state's new bail reforms. All Buffalo-owned buildings will have automatic defibrillators at the ready, and Rev. Darius Pridgen, the president of the Buffalo City Council has announced that he will not seek re-election

Ending questions about its future, the ALDI location on Broadway has re-opened after looting during the Christmas blizzard. A NYS Equal Rights Amendment has been approved by the state legislature and can now go to voters for possible inclusion as an amendment to the state constitution. Also, a stall in the push for offshore wind turbines in Lake Erie.

A new Siena college poll has good news for Gov. Kathy Hochul- even though her favorability rating is still below 50 percent. . Also a massive fire in Springville, and a look at the Community Benefit Agreement that has been approved by the group that will be the Buffalo Bills landlord at the new facility.

Analysis of the Buffalo Bills loss that ends their season and any playoff hopes this year. Also, a glimpse inside the community benefits agreement being negotiated for a new stadium. Also a look at the loss of land in Ontario's Green Belt is triggering some questions from some lawmakers.

Equipment failures may have hampered the Buffalo FIre Department's ability to fight fires in an already difficult blizzard. Also, a Bills weekend game preview, and stories from the barber to the Bills- including Damar Hamlin. And if it's Friday, it's Theater Talk.

The state senate's judiciary committee has rejected Gov. Hochul's chief judge nominee . Erie County Republican elections commissioner Ralph Mohr is suing to reject the county legislature's proposed districts.