WBFO Brief

Today, more about Earl, a blind man struck by a car recently in Buffalo. Hear about crosswalks and bump outs and other traffic calming techniques. Also, a subsidy fund to expand abortion capacity, clinic security, and even travel expenses for patients from other states- if Roe V Wade is overthrown.

Hear the personal story of a disabled blind man struck by a car, after pressing for a crosswalk on his Buffalo street. Also, preserving abortion access in NYS. And an expanded Westside Market

Hear business concerns about the Allen Street re-paving and renovation project . And learn about plans to boot electric vehicle production in Southern Ontario. Also, a new buffalo Beaut, and Gov. Kathy Hochul on her positive COVID test.

If it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk –unveiling a June 5th Arties Awards date even though “ The theater season is alive and limping,” post-COVID. A Mother’s Day look at help for homeless moms , and Gov. Hochul wants federal funding to handle the influx of women who could come to NYS for heath care if Roe v. Wade is struck down.

The Bus Conundrum: WBFO’s Mike Desmond looks at the continued need for public transportation to go where the jobs are and stay there even after new hires buy vehicles with their paychecks. Also a new home for the VIVE center, and reform, removal and realignment plans for the Scajaquada Expressway.

Parent groups are pushing for anti-violence programs and restorative justice in Buffalo Schools, four months after a shooting and stabbing at McKinley High School . Hear from Cong. Antonio Delgado, Gov. Hochul’s pick for Lt. Gov. Also re-districting battles , episode, I don’t know, what. 12?

Drop by an alternative, accessible prom for disabled students. Hear WBFO’s Tom Dinki on a tuition and training program designed to solve nursing home staffing shortages. Also, Karen DeWitt on the early moves to get a new Lt. Gov- in advance of Gov. Hochul’s late Tues. morning pick of Cong. Antonio Delgado

Hear “The Worm King” of Buffalo, on NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” . Also learn about how the state legislature is taking steps to allow former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin a way off the Democratic primary ballot. And underserved students and new Americans are embracing a soccer program that teaches more than just soccer.

If it's Friday, it's Theater Talk- today with a look at some shows and some COVID cancellations. Also, are you ready to vote during extra primaries this year because of the redistricting fight in Albany?

On the eve of his Buffalo appearance tonight, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Host Peter Sagal gets 15 minutes of fame -an extended conversation with WBFO's Dave Debo. Also a Lewiston Pastor makes music- because a financing quirk keeps wheelchair vans unattainable for many disabled people.