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The Buffalo Courier-Express called him the “Jackie Robinson of Buffalo broadcasting,” and throughout his career on the air locally, the city’s first Black DJ Jimmy Lyons spoke with leading figures like Sammy Davis Jr. and Sam Cooke. What’s Next? travels to the home where he raised his family on Northland Avenue to speak with Gail, his daughter. She shares stories about Jimmy’s life, including his time as a performer, and makes a case for why Jimmy Lyons belongs in the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

The Taíno people were one of the influential indigenous groups that populated the Caribbean – settling in places such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. On this episode of What’s Next? we hear from Beatriz Flores and Jose Flores, two Puerto Ricans in Western New York who are keeping Indigenous and Afro-Caribbean culture – specifically Bomba – alive in the Hispanic community of Buffalo. They’re also joined by Miguel Sague Jr., a Cuban Taíno that holds the position of Beike (similar to a shaman) in the community.

WBFO Elections coverage for 2023 for all eight counties in Western New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul not ruling out a state investigation into DJ Granville case

The Justice for Geraldine and Martin Campaign will be hosting a mural community input day at the Merriweather Library

The first televised mayoral debate for the city of Buffalo will be tonight at 7 p.m. on WIVB TV.

Local Carpenters held rally downtown to raise awareness about Tax Fraud

Outside of Niagara County Court, community advocates held a gathering in support of Isaiah Reed, a 20-year-old who was arrested nearly two years ago after police recovered a bag from a vehicle he was a passenger in that contained a firearm.

Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries.

Kenmore Mercy Hospital debuts renovated Medical Rehabilitation Unit