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WBFO visits Sukanya Burman Dance Company ahead of the Jamestown Dance Festival. Some schools are entering the new year with new cellphone policies.

There are new details about last year’s human smuggling incident across the St. Lawrence River, in which nine people died.

This week on Group Chat, we welcome Dr. Naila Ansari, professor and artist, Haley Helenbrook, our behind-the-scenes pop culture expert, and Paralympic champion Adam Page, with his impressive tally of three gold medals and a silver from World Championships. We'll explore the excitement of the 2024 Paralympics, celebrate the inclusivity of Dancing with the Stars—featuring Jason Smyth's Irish victory and the debut of Stephen Nedoroscik—and delve into the cultural impact of celebrity deaths and the controversial role of physicians in such cases. This episode discusses the topic of substance abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.  

Today we welcome representatives of Niagara University Dr. Karen Kwandrans, Associate Vice President, and Rhonda Bivins-Talley, the Executive Director of the Levesque Institute. The Levesque Institute is an organization at the University that aims to generate civic engagement and make an impact in the revitalization of Niagara Falls. The two sit with Jay Moran to discuss how the Levesque Institute leverages its resources and influence to foster positive, sustainable change. They also explore the innovative programs and initiatives they've developed and their vision for the future of Niagara Falls.

On today’s show, we speak with Tim Chen, Executive Director of Grassroots Garden WNY. Grassroots Garden is a dedicated group of community gardeners and activists in Western New York. Their mission is to address systemic harm and enhance neighborhood ties through their community garden project. Chen sits with Jay Moran to discuss the organization’s recent Soil Health Symposium, which is meant to educate the local community on soil screening and safety. They also explore the organization’s dedication to community development and environmental equity.

Catch up on the news of the day on the WBFO Brief.

It’s back-to-school season! Recently, Thomas O’Neil-White hosted a Buffalo Public Schools roundtable discussion, which featured conversations on educational opportunity gaps, student mental health, and safety across all campuses. On today’s show, we welcome Jessica Bauer Walker, President of Buffalo Public Schools Community Health Worker Parent and Student Association, Danielle Grzymala, co-chair of the Buffalo Parent Teacher Organization, and Ed Speidel, the president of the District Parent Coordinating Council. All three are members of the BPS Parent Congress. We also welcome two BPS students, to get their insight on the issues they face, and the communication between them, their parents, and the district.

The Neighborhood Health Center is a vital healthcare provider in Buffalo dedicated to ensuring that every community member has access to quality medical services, regardless of their financial situation. Today we welcome Merlyn Hammer, the Senior Director of Public Health at Neighborhood Health Center. She sits down with Jay Moran to discuss the state of health equity in Buffalo, the challenges some residents face, and the solutions Neighborhood Health Center has developed to make healthcare accessible to all.

Catch up on the news of the day with the WBFO Brief.

Dan Karpenchuk reports on Air Canada. Jack Kreuzer updates us on the Scoreboard.