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In today’s WBFO Brief, hear about the mental health concerns of students returning to school. Also, a new vaccine certificate program comes to Ontario, New York State legislators approve an extension of the eviction moratorium, and Buffalo schools honor former NYS Assemblyman Arthur Eve, with a mural on the school that bears his name. And hear about the challenges of getting 30 relatives and refugees with Buffalo-area connections out of Afghanistan. Also, how the federal anti-gun VIPER program is having an effect on Buffalo’s streets.

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.

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.

On today's WBFO Brief, a special labor day conversation with Peter De Jesus, President of the WNY AFL-CIO Labor Federation, an umbrella group of Buffalo-area labor unions. He talks with WBFO's Dave Debo about organizing during a pandemic, health care contract fights on the horizon, the Buffalo Mayor's race, Gov. Cuomo, President Biden and Monday's parade and celebration in Cazenovia Park.

On today’s WBFO Brief, three strong and unique stories about the Buffalo mayor’s race: a look at poverty and health issues, one on business development along Jefferson Ave., and a recap of the Mayoral debate at St. Joe’s. And it’s time for another chat with Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD on all things COVID-19.

Anthony Chase and Peter Hall discuss the 2019 ARTIE AWARDS (think Tony Awards for Buffalo) which have been delayed for almlost 18 months.

In today’s WBFO Brief, if it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk, today with a preview of Monday’s 30th annual Arties Awards. Also, two segments from Albany, on charges filed against former Gov. Cuomo, accused of a misdemeanor for allegedly groping a female staffer under her blouse. And our series on the Buffalo Mayor’s race looks at policies for women in WNY. Lastly, the latest on Bills stadium talks, and the 43North entrepreneurial competition has some seed money for an artisan cracker company.

On today’s WBFO Brief, our election coverage includes a look at the Buffalo write-in count process, the Brown and Walton commitment to ASL interpretation at their news conferences, and the Chautauqua County executive race. Also, more on the charges against Gov. Cuomo, state redistricting, and a look at the possibility of the Central Terminal complex as being the next home of the Buffalo Bills

Senate Majority Leader Schumer calls on the FBI to address the recent surge in swatting incidents, and it may be some time before New York has a chief judge replacement.

This Buffalo, What's Next? features two candidates in this year's Common Council races. Thomas O'Neill-White speaks with Kathryn Franco, the social worker and public health advocate who is challenging for the seat in the University District. And we'll also hear from Matt Dearing, the former state Assembly staffer who is seeking the seat in the Ellicott District where Council President Darius Pridgen is not seeking re-election.