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Not everyone in the community backs Tops Market reopening. Some say it's too soon and others say it's the food source for a large section of Buffalo.

A look at the sentencing of Payton Gendron for the racist attack on the Jefferson Ave. Tops Market on May 14- including the words of family members expected to hear his apology. Also an update on the other court cases that come after Judge Susan Eagan sends Gendron to jail for life without parole. Also, a look at labor organizing at Tesla Inc.'s Buffalo plant., lobbying for community health care centers funding in Albany, and a woman Wednesday chat with Naila Ansari.

Today, Part II of Tom Dinki’s report on political extremists looks at their reactions to the racist Tops shootings. Also hear from Republicans who want to run for Governor debating criminal justice reform, education funding, and who is most conservative. We have a profile of the Democrats running for Lt. Governor, and reports on sea lampreys breeding season in the Great Lakes, and more money for direct care providers.

On the Tops shootings, hear Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia on Capitol Hill talk of how a good guy with a gun isn’t always enough to stop a bad person with evil intent. Also, Zeneta Everhart, the mother of shooting victim Zaire Goodman tells lawmakers she doesn’t feel protected. And in other news, Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports on moves to restrict cryptocurrency mining in NYS.

Today we dig into worm composting, a growing business in greater Buffalo. Also, Tops shooting victims, families and police are testifying on Capitol Hill, and arson at an anti-abortion clinic. And from Albany, correspondent Karen DeWitt looks at a Democratic party gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul, Cong. Tom Suozzi, and NYC Public advocate Jumanne Williams-including criticism of the Buffalo Bills stadium funding.

Hear WBFO's Tom Dinki go in-depth on this weekend's Re-Awaken America tour in Batavia, Also, hear from people inside the Tops Market 3-months ago. Buffalo Poet Laureate Jillian Hainesworth reflects on the Salman Rushdie attack at Chautauqua Institution , where she was scheduled to be the next speaker after him. And WBFO's Emyle Watkins looks at the new disability access features at the Erie County Fair.

In today's "Producer Picks" segment, we revisit an earlier conversation with Catherine Collins, the WNY representative on the NYS Board of Regents. She talks about teaching on race, curriculum, and as always what the community needs are along Jefferson Avenue. Then Leah Watson from the American Civil Liberties Union looks at some districts across the U.S., where increasing censorship is so strong that teachers have not been able to discuss the Tops shootings - or other racial issues- with their students.

The latest from Erie County Court where a judge gave accused Tops shooter Payton Gendrun defense team time to consider a psychiatric defense, but rejected a broader delay in ight of the upcoming federal prosecution. Also, the remaining members of the Buffalo 5, acquitted of a 50 year old murder this past year, is suing Erie County. And if it’s Friday—it’s Theater Talk today with a look at ticket fees.

The public response to Monkeypox is bringing back memories of the early AIDS crisis for some of the region's LGBTQ community. Also, a retrospective of the last year since then Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resigantion after sexual harassment allegations. And a new effort to combat domestic terrorism in NYS with each county now being required to come up with a special plan to thwart events like the Tops shooting of May 14.

Tops markets opens their Jefferson Ave. store at the scene of the May 14 shooting on Friday, but today we hear about a petition drive to stop it. Also, Carpenter Union jobs might not be available in Buffalo, but a regionalization could find work for the Buffalo-area people willing to travel. And a delayed vote on the city council’s redistriciting plan, means no action on an alternate map that activists have been pushing for to provide broader Black representation.