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Jazz man Wallack among Broadcasters' Hall of Fame inductees

The 2013 Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame inductees were revealed Tuesday. Among the six inductees is Al Wallack a longtime member of the…

Hans Massaquoi told his story in <em>Destined to Witness: Growing up Black in Nazi Germany</em>. The former managing editor of <em>Ebony</em> magazine died on his 87th birthday last Saturday.

'Ebony' Editor Began Life Black In Nazi Germany

Long before becoming managing editor of Ebony magazine, Hans Massaquoi yearned to be a Hitler Youth. His rare story came to an end when Massaquoi died this week at the age of 87.

Renovation of MLK Park's 1926 casino building nearly complete

More than 90 years after its construction, a historic building in the heart of Buffalo’s East Side is getting new life and restored purpose. The 1926…

Unitarian Universalists Denounce White Supremacy, Make Leadership Changes

The Unitarian Universalists are among the most liberal of all religious denominations in America. Activists have denounced what they see as white supremacy in the church and are changing leadership.

Niagara County deputy sheriff recalls life-or-death tale at homeland security conference

The National Homeland Security Association's annual conference commenced Tuesday in downtown Buffalo. The estimated 1,500 guests from various police, fire…

Burgard’s Advanced Manufacturing program gets state boost

New York State is investing in a Buffalo school to prepare students for future manufacturing careers. Empire State Development is providing a $3.2 million…

Homicide victims getter younger, arrests getting fewer anti-violence activists lament

Right after his graduation from Buffalo's Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School at Seneca, Jequan Wilson posted the image of his high school…

Digital classroom supports developed in Buffalo

A company in downtown Buffalo creates and provides digitized learning programs for teachers to advance K-through 12-education. WBFO's senior reporter…

Cuomo, in speech to honor MLK, announces executive order allowing parolees to vote

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave a speech at the annual meeting of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,…

The funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush, who died earlier this week, was held on Saturday at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. Guests included former U.S. presidents, first lady Melania Trump, ambassadors and sports celebrities.

Barbara Bush Is Laid To Rest In Texas

Guests gathered at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston to celebrate the life of the former first lady. She died Tuesday at age 92.

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