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In today's WBFO Brief, The Buffalo school board's meeting on masks and the return to school, a new study shows the sleep pattern of NY students, and the surviving 2 “Buffalo 5” get new trial 40 years later but Erie County District Attorney John Flynn denies earlier railroading. And as we've been doing throughout the pandemic, hear from Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD

In today’s WBFO brief, a longtime fixture in the Niagara Falls economy is shutting down its remaining manufacturing operations; Buffalo Police are turning to billboards and cash rewards to solve numerous homicides; a GOP gubernatorial hopeful comes to Buffalo to discuss Albany corruption; Western New Yorkers express their concern for Afghan refugees and bringing them to safety; local community activists push for the advancement of the Green New Deal; WBFO’s Emyle Watkins tells us about linking COVID vaccinations to people living with disabilities; the City of Toronto requires city workers to be fully vaccinated by the end of October; Peter Hall and Anthony chase bring us this week’s edition of Theater Talk.

In today’s WBFO Brief, hear more about NYS Sen. Brian Benjamin, who is Gov. Kathy Hochul’s apparent Lt. Gov. pick expected to be announced this afternoon. Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo predicted the choice on Twitter last week and talks about what the new Lt.Gov. means politically. With an eye on the return to school and masking rules, WBFO’s Emyle Watkins talks with the Buffalo Schools Chief Medical officer to get advice for parents of children with disabilities. As a shortened season winds down, WBFO’s Mike Desmond takes a look at how Chautauqua Institution has adapted to COVID. We have business coverage too- with a look at a job fair at the Delavan Grider Community center and a push to get people hired before federal subsidies evaporate. And also, hear from nurses at Catholic Health who are raising safety concerns as their contract talks move forward.

In today’s WBFO Brief, hear about the latest reforms in Albany, changing the threshold for parole violations. And a discussion of why it is voting day in Canada today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau putting his support on the line. Also digging deep to try and find more about the Underground Railroad, around the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church in Buffalo. And hear about how driver shortages and COVID concerns have made for several changes in area schools—with Buffalo seeing more parents driving their kids.

In today’s WBFO Brief, a deadline looms for hospitals and nursing homes to have their staff fully vaccinated. And with the second-lowest vaccination rate in the state at area nursing homes, WBFO’s Tom Dinki looks at the staffing crunch that many are predicting. And Ontario correspondent Dan Karpenchuk looks at the rollout of a vaccine passport system.Also this morning, from Investigative Post, we have an election season look at the Mayor’s role in education as Incumbent Byron Brown mounts his write-in challenge against endorsed Democrat Byron Brown.And the pandemic caused so many job losses that the state’s comptroller is warning of a possible 9 percent increase in the fees that businesses pay into the state unemployment insurance fund, and Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports he’s looking for state or federal help.

Friday mornings on "Theater Talk" Anthony Chase and Peter Hall engage in wide-ranging discussions about the state of theater in general and shows in the Buffalo area in particular. This week the discussion begins with news of the African American Cultural Center.

In today’s WBFO Brief, the possibility of having the National Guard fill in at health care facilities where a statewide COVID vaccine mandate could mean firings. Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt has the latest from Gov. Kathy Hochul and those opposed to her mandate. And reporter Ryan Finnerty looks at some of the 50 legal challenges the mandate – and others like it- face nationwide.Also, WBFO’s Emyle Watkins has an in-depth look at the University of Buffalo’s Learning Institute and what it means for how neurodiverse students and those with ADHD learn.

In today’s WBFO Brief, hear what people at yesterday’s Bills games are saying about a vaccine mandate in place for anyone who goes to the games.Also a look at un-vaccinated health care workers that could face a 30-day layoff today and possible firing as a result of state mandates at hospitals and health care facilities. But Kaleida Health reports a 94 percent vaccination level and Catholic Health System is at 90 percent.And from across the state, learn the latest on fire at the Susan B. Anthony house in Rochester over the weekend, and hear the latest on an eventual end to the sale of gasoline-powered cars in NYS.

In today’s WBFO Brief, the slow and steady push to try and get the U.S.-Canadian border open gets a setback. Hear Cong. Brian Higgins talk of the ways he thinks the White House is going against CDC guidelines and “needs to get their act together”. Also, WBFO's Tom Dinki goes behind the scenes as the latest major motion picture to shoot in Buffalo wraps up it’s 2-month run.The African American Cultural Center on Masten Avenue’s future is murky, and their current executive director lead a protest outside the organization’s board meeting last night. WBFO’s Mike Desmond reports. And Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt has the latest buzz on a pesticide ban being discussed in New York State.

Does hunting lead to gun violence? In today’s WBFO Brief, hear from those who are both for and against Erie County’s plans to allow younger hunters. Also, a new survey shows that while most parents want in-person learning, there is a growing group that would like remote school to still be an option. And worries about the demolition of the old Voelker’s Lanes buildings on Elmwood Avenue, a new statewide air quality testing program to target disadvantaged neighborhoods, like the stretch of the West Side near the Peace Bridge, where asthma rates are among the state’s highest.