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In today’s WBFO Brief, hear from New York Now’s Dan Clark on subpoenas being issued in the Assembly’s Cuomo impeachment investigation. Ontario correspondent Dan Karpenchuk reports on the vaccination rates that still lag in Canada. Also, new numbers show only a third of those in the most recent Siena Poll say Gov. Cuomo should seek re-election and the connection between Zoar Valley and the massive building collapse in Florida.

Similarly - In today’s WBFO Brief -- If it’s Friday, It’s Theater Talk. Today, Peter Hall and Anthony Chase talk with Peter Palmisano, the host of Road Less Traveled Productions podcast series, “Off Road with Peter Palmisano”Also, hear part of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz’s State of the County address and get the latest analysis of the Buffalo Sabres announcement that Interim Coach Don Granato will be the regular permanent coach.Learn why some opposition to the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.’s proposed Outer Harbor Amphitheater says there needs to be a racial equity component to the debate. And hear about how a lifeguard shortage is closing various public pools around here.

Today’s WBFO Brief hears from Prof. Phil Stevens, a University at Buffalo anthropologist that says there are ways to combat the growth of conspiracy theories in American politics and culture. Also, a look at a summer camp in Lake Placid, NY, teaching computer coding to middle school girls. We also check in on the return of Larkinville’s Food Truck Tuesday, have more on the sexual abuse allegations against former Buffalo Diocese Auxiliary Bishop Edward Grosz, and look at a Siena Poll that says over half of New Yorkers are concerned about a COVID resurgence in the fall.

On the WBFO Brief today, we hear several stories about policing in Buffalo. You’ll hear about a community push-back against gun violence, learn that the Buffalo Police are wearing some extra-large nametags with their badge numbers now, and you’ll hear concerns that national incidents of white supremacists infiltrating into police forces nationwide could be an issue in Buffalo.Also today, Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports on a meeting with NYC Mayoral candidate Eric Adams talking about gun violence; Ontario correspondent Dan Karpenchuk looks at the province’s debate over use of an electronic “vaccine passport”; and hear, quite literally, about how a Rochester church is dealing with loitering.PS - You’ll want to hear the podcast tomorrow, for a special Theater Talk announcement from Peter Hall and Anthony Chase.

Today’s WBFO Brief has news that is bound to have you dust off the duds for the red carpet. If it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk and today we bring word that the annual Artie Awards will return live and in person at Shea’s 710 Theatre on Monday, September 20, 2021.Also, hear Morning Edition Host Jay Moran’s conversation with Cong. Brian Higgins on plans to open the US/Canadian border to fully vaccinated individuals in mid-August, and Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt discussing possible reform of the state’s ethics commission.And we also have an explanation on why Buffalo News reporters are going on a byline strike, and COVID-related news involving a short-term spike in cases, and a Buffalo City Council discussion on how to spend some federal COVID relief funds.

Last season, the Artie Awards were to be presented June 15, 2020. However, because of COVID-19, the ceremony was postponed. But it's back!

On today’s WBFO Brief, hear personal tales of gun violence as Erie County declares a public health crisis. Also, hear how Buffalo’s city council is taking steps toward a new system to pinpoint traffic stops and trends that could make police more equitable and accountable. And get the latest on a push to have unpaid family caregivers receive a tax credit for their work.We recap an unusual news day with several breaking events yesterday: Flooding in Niagara County triggered an overnight state of emergency there with road closures, an industrial warehouse fire triggered evacuations in Williamsville near the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and we have more on a house explosion in Lackawanna.

On today’s WBFO Brief, Governor Cuomo has apparently appeared to answer questions in the Attorney General’s probe of sexual harassment allegations against him. We also have a bit of an environmental theme this morning - with a story that looks at efforts to help preserve the emerald shiner population, and another looking at sewer system upgrades in Buffalo.

In today’s WBFO Brief, Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports on criticism of some new rules that change current absentee ballot procedures in New York State - and she looks at the prospect of same-day voting in future years. Also, Cheektowaga police talk about taking care of each other after the sudden death of Chief Michael Sliwinski, and there’s a chance that if COVID-19 cases rise, Erie County would reconsider restrictions on large scale events- like Buffalo Bills games at Highmark Stadium. And hear about veterans’ struggles to get toxic exposures to things like burn pits recognized as a service-related injury.

In this special bonus edition of the WBFO Brief Podcast, we bring you our coverage from Aug. 10, when host Jay Moran had live analysis of the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.