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In today's WBFO Brief, we look back on the Attica Prison Uprising, which began 50 years ago today, with reports from Jay Moran and Thomas O'Neil White. Also, two more local Starbucks locations file to hold a unionization vote; A key component of a massive Gates Circle redevelopment project is formally opened; Mayor Byron Brown expresses his confidence about being put back on the November ballot. And, we share some news from across the border, on the first of two pre-election debates, and the latest on COVID in Canada.

In today's WBFO Brief, the candidates for Buffalo mayor face off in their first debate, even as the Erie County Board of Elections holds off on certifying the November ballot with legal challenges still in play.Also, a joint law enforcement effort against violent crime is extended into October; Erie County lawmakers pass legislation allowing children as young as 12 to use firearms while hunting deer; Three Buffalo sites are among 19 nominated for preservation by the State Board of Historic Preservation; On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, we explore how teachers present the event to students, and hear from the man known as "America's Police Chief" about counter-terrorism; Plus, Peter Hall and Anthony Chase bring us this week's edition of Theater Talk.

In today's WBFO Brief, Erie County and Pegula Sports & Entertainment announce vaccination requirements for people planning to attend Bills and Sabres games, and other events at Highmark Stadium and KeyBank Center; a federal judge temporarily blocks a vaccine mandate for medical workers in New York State; Governor Hochul proposes allowing National Guard members access to the same benefits as veterans; Congressman Higgins proposes making the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan permanent.Also, People Inc. and Evergreen cut the ribbon on a new facility; a Siena College poll measures New Yorkers' attitudes toward mask mandates; State Comptroller DiNapoli releases his report on broadband access across the state; and we hear from North Country Public Radio on how employers are navigating state and federal COVID-related rules and requirements.

For over 25 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase, who joins Peter Hall for a five-minute weekly broadcast at 6:45 and 8:45 Friday mornings on 88.7 WBFO with a podcast available on wbfo.org. This week's topics: Disney's FROZEN at Shea's and WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT next door at The Alleyway.

On today’s WBFO Brief, more culture than your average container of yogurt. Join Jay Moran for a visit to Knox Farm State Park where they are preparing for this weekend’s Borderlands music fest. And if it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk—this week Anthony Chase and Peter Hall talk of almost magical stagecraft in “Frozen” at Shea’s, and about Anthony’s turn on stage in Alleyway Theater’s run of “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit”. Also hear the latest on Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s unsuccessful attempts to get on the November ballot, and forgo his write-in candidacy, and Albany’s early efforts to hear about how the lack of direct care workers is hurting the disabled community. And hear protests against the possibility of a drone command center that might have targeted Afghanistan from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.

In today’s WBFO brief, Jay Moran chats again with Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD on COVID- with a look at the costs of treating unvaccinated individuals. We also hear from Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt on a court challenge for Gov. Hochul’s mask mandates. Meanwhile, Cattaraugus County officials are wrapping up a deal for a major cheese factory in Franklinville, and Jay previews the annual Humanities Festival, this year contemplating various visions of utopia at Silo City.With the untitled movie about Mother Cabrini wrapping up its filming in Buffalo, WBFO’s Tom Dinki talks with Cristiana Dell'Anna-- star of the HBO Max crime series Gomorrah-- and others involved in the shoot. Also, Emyle Watkins peels back the curtain on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, with a look at the challenges faced by a local student. And “Ruthie’s Law”, Erie County’s rules on inspection and supervision of nursing homes which has been tossed out by a state supreme court.

In today's WBFO brief, the Buffalo Bills drop their National Football League season opener, a Buffalo church expands its housing footprint on the city's East Side, the Buffalo Planning Board is asked to take a vote of confidence in Hertel Avenue businesses, and WBFO Disabilities Desk reporter Emyle Watkins hears from a family who explains how masks in schools may be a challenge for some kids, but a must for the safety of others.Also, we recall reporter Michael Mroziak's story on this day 20 years ago, when flights at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport were allowed to resume following the 9/11 terror attacks. Then, we look back on the Attica Prison Riot 50 years later, first with WBFO's Mike Desmond recalling his quest for information on-site as a Courier Express reporter, then with an attorney who is still seeking justice and truth for many of the victims.

In today's WBFO Brief, a proposed Outer Harbor concert venue is one step closer to construction; federal funds are heading to the City of Tonawanda to update aging firefighting equipment; anti-vaccination and vaccination passport activists protest outside Ontario hospitals, while back on this side of the border Chautauqua County anticipates federal funds to begin distributing third COVID shots.Also, Tom Dinki explains how Buffalo Public Schools are preparing to take in anticipated Afghan refugees who recently fled their homeland upon the Taliban's takeover, and Governor Kathy Hochul vows to affirm New York State as a safe haven for abortion rights and access.

In today’s WBFO Brief, some WNY moms share a heartbreaking look at the lingering grief over a miscarriage, an ignored part of post-partum depression.In COVID News, hear Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD tell Jay Moran that when it comes to vaccinations fear is a greater motivator than mandates or the desire to see football games. She also looks at testing in schools that is about to launch in Oct. Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt looks at the debate over the statewide mandate for vaccination of health care workers. Also, Ontario correspondent Dan Karpenchuk reports how Ontario is now suggesting that young people take the Pfizer vaccine rather than Moderna, in light of increased cases of myocarditis and pericarditis.Also, a challenge to one of Mayor Byron Brown’s political ads, an update on the struggle as unionized Tops Markets merges with non-union Price Chopper, and a way for veterans to get legal help and other support across WNY.

In today’s WBFO Brief, the gavel is banging and the legislators are yelling. Hear WBFO’s Tom Dinki report on an Erie County Legislature debate over the proposed new Buffalo Bills stadium. Also if it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk. Today, Anthony Chase and Peter Hall talk of the problems at the African American Cultural Center, what it could mean for the Paul Robeson Theater there, and what the alarm bells mean for other non-profit groupsAlso hear from two surviving members of the Buffalo Five after they both served almost 30 years in jail on a murder charge, but now have their charges dismissed. And, Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports on the resignation of former Gov. Cuomo’s Health Commissioner Howard Zucker.