WBFO Brief

Today, a double shot of Karen DeWitt : First on work to remove former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the ballot, and then on congressional districts. Also, our Women Wednesday series talks with Buffalo Schools interim Supt. Tonja Williams. And a Happy Birthday celebration for Frederick Law Olmsted.

The power of the written word and the absolute need to preserve history told in a story about a WNY man and his library of Ukrainian heritage. Also, a poll on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval rating- including statewide disapproval for the Bills stadium deal.

If it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk- and today Anthony and Peter really understand what it means when actors are told to project. Hear about the stunning backdrops in “Anastasia” at Shea’s. Also, hear an addicts story on how Erie County should spend opiod settlement money, and get Karen DeWitt’s latest from Albany .

Hear Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD say that the new ruling on airplane masking means that for the immunocompromised “flying just got more dangerous.” Also part II of our survey of BIPOC leaders says solutions to racial inequity should come from government. And Karen DeWitt looks at statewide COVID rates.

The biggest story today is that according to a WBFO survey of over 130 Black, brown and Indigenous leaders in WNY, most found them selves discriminated against in the past week or day. Hear their descriptions of what racism looks like around here, and learn more from Reporter Thomas O’Neil- White

As we move closer to Earth Day, WBFO’s Mike Desmond has a story about a University at Buffalo spin-off company working on higher-tech windmill blades. And Albany-Correspondent Karen DeWitt looks at a push to make the NYS Capitol complex run on wind, solar or geothermal power.

The Weinberg Campus in Williamsville is looking at some changes after a deal to combine with Elderwood fell apart. Also during this week leading up to Earth Day, we hear about some “Secret Places” to hike in WNY.

If it’s Friday, It’s Theatre Talk- with a look at how COVID has effected Broadway in NYC. Also, a slightly more diverse Broadway Market in Buffalo reflects changes in the nearby neighborhood during this year’s Easter Rush. And looking at how to get a resigned Lt. Gov. off the ballot.

Jay Moran talks with an intimacy coach, choreographing kisses and fight scenes for the local stage. Also Silver linings? What COVID has taught public health officials around WNY.Gov. And Gov. Hochul justifies the Buffalo Bills stadium to a NYC radio audience.

Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin has been indicted on bribery charges and resigned. Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt outlines the charges, and Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo follows the money. Also, the local disabled community’s optimism before the state budget, has waned since it’s been adopted. And newly unionized Starbucks stores in the Buffalo area are becoming a popular campaign stop for politicians.