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In today’s edition of the WBFO Brief, the latest in a string of prison reforms being considered in Albany is “elder parole”. Hear the latest from Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt. The Harvey Weinstein saga continues with local proceedings to decide if he is extradited to Los Angeles rather than just continuing to serve his rape sentence in NYS at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden. Also, a push for more Amtrak service between Canada and NYC, with upgrades in Niagara Falls and a look at the Buffalo Sabres trades of forwards Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar for Bruins forward Anders Bjork.

Today’s WBFO Brief dives deep into the recent vaccine risk discussions around both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson in our weekly chat with Dr. Nancy Neilsen MD. Also, restaurants get another hour of operation in the latest changes to statewide COVID curfews. And- Gov. Cuomo pushes back on Erie County’s plans for Bills and Sabres games saying of the call to allow open attendance as long as you are vaccinated “I don’t think the county executive is legally correct”. And Buffalo Schools concerns about kids that just aren’t returning to school- mostly children of color.

Today on the WBFO Brief podcast, a double shot of Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt. First, she looks at the latest Siena Poll which says except for nursing homes, New Yorkers support the way Governor Cuomo has handled the pandemic, even though his favorability rating is the lowest ever and 52 percent don’t like him. Then hear about the latest investigation into whether he used public workers to help on his book deal. Also, today, Williamsville elementary schools return children to classes on Monday and increased capacity at movie theaters.

Today, the WBFO Brief takes an in-depth look at the legislative session in Albany with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Also, the pandemic has meant a 40 percent increase in traffic to Buffalo’s Olmsted Parks- but at the very least that means extra hours of trash pickup each morning. We have a report on area volunteer fire companies beginning their annual recruitment drive during COVID, and one day after Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, Buffalo’s police oversight committee meets to review local reforms.

Today on the WBFO Brief, you have the regular Friday edition of Theater Talk with Anthony Chase and Peter Hall. Scott Behrend from Road Less Travelled Productions is with them with news of a 2021 season opener in the fall. Also, hear Ontario Premier Rob Ford say “We got it wrong. We made a mistake," and learn who the Republican party in New York State is looking at as possible challengers to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And hear from Buffalo public school students discussing police and race.

In today's podcast, Governor Cuomo in a rare in-person event with reporters denies allegations of sexual harassment. New York State will slip from 27 to 26 Congressional districts after next year’s elections, based on 2020 census figures. Karen DeWitt has that report. And, the Cherry Blossom Festival goes virtual again this week. This and more on the WBFO Brief.

Today we celebrate the WBFO Brief’s first birthday with an in-depth look at Governor Cuomo and the latest cover-up allegations about nursing home deaths. You’ll also hear about the new electric boats at the Maid of The Mist and a concert series at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. Also, today’s Theater Talk features Anthony and Peter talking with actor Rick Lattimer on the dystopian Foxfinder at the New Phoenix Theatre.

During COVID-19, most routine cancer screenings were delayed, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s Dr. Steven Edge is sounding a bit of an alarm this morning on the WBFO Brief podcast. Also, hear Ontario’s troubles with COIVD and inspection of nursing homes, Myanmar refugee Beh Meh talks of her life in Kenmore, and Albany reporter Karen DeWitt looks at restaurant relief from some COVID restrictions. And NPR founding father Bill Siemering looks at 50 years since the first All Things Considered and says his time in Buffalo as general manager at WBFO influenced a lot of what the fledgling network became.

Today on the WBFO Brief, Buffalo in Trenton, but Toronto in Buffalo? Hear what this season could look like for the Buffalo Bisons. Also, Gov. Cuomo talks about fully re-opening restaurants, hear what vaccine providers in Buffalo’s Black and Latino communities have learned about health care and inequity, and why farmers in NYS might have to wait a year before growing recreational marijuana.

In today’s WBFO Brief, a group of teachers and parents want Buffalo schools to add basketball to their returning sports, especially to help those with disabilities. Also, the state legislature has passed a measure requiring minimum staffing levels at nursing homes, hear how Bitcoin mining is raising environmental concerns in the Finger Lakes, and how a Buffalo State College student sharing the music of the subways in a podcast has gained some national attention from NPR.