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In today’s WBFO Brief, we have a lot to share about Gov. Cuomo. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul has begun making calls to colleagues about a transition should the governor resign. They also have the latest on the resignation of top Cuomo Aide Melissa DeRosa, and WSJ Reporter Jimmy Vielkind talks about both today. Also, today, Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt has more from the accusers, and Prof. Peter Galie, a Canisius College Professor Emeritus who is seen as the expert on the state constitution weighs in. Beyond that, hear about the re-opening of the Canadian border to US travelers, learn about the region’s first LGBTQ History marker in Buffalo, and get the latest on a push to change organ donation preferences on your NYS driver’s license.

In today’s WBFO Brief, hear from local women in The Black Women Health Study, a landmark effort that turns 25 years old. Also the latest on the state Assembly Judiciary Committee’s timetable for probable impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and fresh plans for the city's New York Central Terminal complex. Also, The Buffalo Bisons return to Sahlen’s Field for the first time since 2019, and they are mandating masks at all common areas as you move to and from your seat. And the city of Buffalo planning board has given the green light to changes in the plans for a Niagara Street movie studio, and a big Elmwood Ave. apartment development near Bidwell Parkway.

In today’s WBFO Brief ... Mumbo sauce! On National Chicken Wing Day, a look at John Young’s claim to developing the chicken wing in Buffalo’s African American community years before The Anchor Bar. If it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk — today with a look at the new rules on joining the Actors’ Equity union and the dilemma that membership might present for some local actors.Also, using Disabilities Trivia to teach about the Americans With Disabilities Act, looking at the possibility of mask mandates returning and a Thursday night that returned from COVID to include a live concert presentation at Shea’s, a concert on Fountain Plaza, The BPO, and the start of Buffalo's infringement Festival.

On today’s WBFO Brief, we have a lot of news about Gov. Cuomo and the Attorney General’s report that says he sexually harassed 11 women illegally. Hear the latest from Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt and hear Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo count up the public statements and tally how many Assemby judiciary committee votes there are for impeachment . (Hint: they are there). Also hear an extended segment of highlights from Attorney General Letitia James news conference with her investigators outlining what’s in the report, and reaction from an attorney who works with sexual harassment victims in WNY.And in a little bit of non- Cuomo news, hear about an increasing number of young COVID cases, and from Canada correspondent Dan Karpenchuk on Ontario’s latest on masks and schools.

On today’s WBFO Brief, hear Assembly judiciary committee member Phil Steck say “at this point I think it is hard to imagine that impeachment is not one of (the charges warranted).” Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports on the speedy investigation timetable that is pressing in on Gov. Cuomo, with many urging him to resign. And if it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk and today local auditions abound, including news that Shea’s Buffalo is producing a show of their own. Also the Buffalo Urban League pressing for revitalization of Jefferson Avenue, PUSH Buffalo and other activist groups are speaking out on the need for more grassroots input into the city’s plans for spending COVID relief and clergy in Niagara Falls are organizing against street violence.

Anthony Chase and Peter Hall discuss a flurry of audition announcements including a surprise - Shea's moves from presenter to producer of a musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND in Spring, 2022.

In today’s WBFO Brief, hear Congressman Brian Higgins on the 2,700 page infrastructure bill that could be headed to the House of Representatives from the Senate — and what it could mean for WNY in terms of lead pipes, broadband internet, brownfield restoration, cars on Main Street, and Skyway replacement roads.Also hear Governor Cuomo say “Everybody’s talking about a mask policy… I don’t think a mask policy is going to be enough. I think we are going to have to talk about a vaccination policy.” And learn about a new Yale University study that says President Trump’s “Muslim ban” on travel from certain countries led to health effects among the Muslim population months later.And with an Erie County budget that totals $1.7 billion, hear more about the reported $1.1 billion request that Pegula Sports and Entertainment is floating around Albany as a possible way to build a new football stadium in Orchard Park.

Theater Talk co-hosts Anthony Chase and Peter Hall embarked on an exciting adventure this week into the enchanted town of SCHMIGADOON!

In today’s WBFO Brief, the latest on housing aid to try and ward off evictions. Also, Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports that Gov. Cuomo’s pushback against Attorney General Letitia James’ inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him is being seen as possible witness intimidation by an Assembly probe into those charges. And take a journey on one of Buffalo’s Garden Walks, which draws people from as far away as California.

In Today’s WBFO Brief, you’ll hear Dr. Nancy Neilsen compare the outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in some places to a “raging forest fire”. Also today, Congressman Brian Higgins is threatening to hold up part of President Biden’s agenda unless there’s action on opening the US border to Canadians. And speaking of Canadians, it is the end of the Toronto Blue Jays run of playing Major League Baseball games in downtown Buffalo.