WBFO Brief

Today’s WBFO Brief comes on the first day that vaccinated Canadians are allowed to come across the US border under new COVID regulations. But it’s not as aut omatic as driving over the Peace Bridge, and there are some calling for change. Also a look at what the election results mean for the upcoming statewide races.

On today’s WBFO Brief, If it’s Friday, it’s Theater talk – and today it’s a recap of the annual Arties award. Also with an agreement reached, who won during the 5-week strike at Mercy Hospital ( Hint: Cornell’s Art Wheaton says “No one”. ) And hear the head of the state Democratic party say progressives have their place, but……

On today’s WBFO Brief, hear Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz say “ We are seeing a lot of COVID cases, and people are dying from it.” Also a look at the upcoming Governor’s race Democratic primary that includes the two most powerful women in New York State running against each other- the first time such an all female matchup has occurred. And from Albany, more on rejection of the re-districting proposition.

In today's WBFO Brief, we provide a full recap of Election 2021, including a roundtable discussion with Jessica Marinelli of Buffalo Rising and Eva Doyle of The Criterion; New York State releases its feasibility study of a proposed new Buffalo Bills stadium; and just as the 2021 elections wind down, the 2022 race for New York Governor is just starting to heat up.

On today’s WBFO Brief, the polls are open and WBFO’s Michael Mroziak is out with the voters. Also Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt looks at the new family leave bill signed into law, and the Arties awards winner are announced to celebrate WNY theater.

On today’s WBFO Brief, our election coverage includes a look at the Buffalo write-in count process, the Brown and Walton commitment to ASL interpretation at their news conferences, and the Chautauqua County executive race. Also, more on the charges against Gov. Cuomo, state redistricting, and a look at the possibility of the Central Terminal complex as being the next home of the Buffalo Bills

On today’s WBFO Brief, three strong and unique stories about the Buffalo mayor’s race: a look at poverty and health issues, one on business development along Jefferson Ave., and a recap of the Mayoral debate at St. Joe’s. And it’s time for another chat with Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD on all things COVID-19.

On today’s WBFO Brief, our Buffalo mayoral race series looks today at Byron Brown and India Walton’s plans for East side development, and St. Joe’s Collegiate Institute’s longtime teacher Ted Lina previews the school’s Brown/Walton debate. Also, how to access booster vaccines in Erie County if you need one. And the NYS Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board issues findings, recommendations.

On today’s WBFO Brief, our look at the Buffalo Mayor’s race hears from India Walton, Byron Brown and a North Buffalo homeowner concerned about housing issues and aging in place. And workers and others march on Moog Inc. in Elma to challenge the Defense Dept.’s mandate that workers be vaccinated at federal subcontractors

On today’s WBFO Brief, Hear Ontario Premier Doug Ford on re-opening of businesses there. Also our election series kicks off, looking at how Buffalo mayoral candidates Byron Brown and India Walton would engage with and do things for the disability community. Also, the latest – without much movement- on the strike at Mercy Hospital and the environmental proposition