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Last month, State Senator Sean Ryan announced his candidacy for the upcoming 2025 Buffalo Mayoral Election. He recently sat down with WBFO to discuss how he plans to tackle key issues integral to the future of the City and expressed his admiration for the people of Buffalo.
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At issue is whether the charity Catholic Charities is qualified to be exempt from state unemployment taxes as a religious institution. -
Your one-stop guide to the year in arts and culture, from binge-worthy shows to hundreds of books recommended by NPR staff and a playlist of the 124 best songs of 2024. -
Paula Abdul and former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show. -
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against a New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills for a client near Dallas, pitting an abortion ban against laws that protect physicians. -
Ohio and 16 other Republican-dominated states have sued, asserting that a waiver granted to California to set its own rules violates the basic design of the U.S. Constitution, which they assert should treat states as equals.
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With another major snow event expected to start Wednesday night, New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is preparing accordingly for up to three feet of snow. -
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WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: WIZARD OF OZ, NUTCRACKER, both very enjoyable; a timely and fun JUNIE B. JONES continues at TOY; Silvia Pinal, Mexican Golden Age star, passes at age 93
- Theater Talk: NUTCRACKER at Shea's, CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alleyway and Shaw, ('tis the season), WIZARD OF OZ at Lancaster Opera has talented cast (see listings)
- Theater Talk: Lockport's Taylor Theater, THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ujima, & JULIET at Shea's, SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway Tour, Stephen McKinley Henderson into Am. Theater Hall of Fame
- Theater Talk: ANTIGONE at Buff State was solid, SOMETHING ROTTEN at MusicalFare is hilarious, creator Christie Baugher shares insights on the captivating musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL at Irish Classical.
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: Tackling stigma on World AIDS Day
- Disabilities Beat: PBS Kids release new neurodivergent-led kids show 'Carl the Collector'
- Disabilities Beat: Transit options are limited for blind & low vision WNY residents
- Disabilities Beat: Disabled New Yorkers still faced barriers at the polls this year
WBFO Racial Equity Beat
- Lawsuit against City of Buffalo seeks full implementation of Proactive Rental Inspections Law
- Film festival, golf tournaments and Freedom Crossing tour mark end to Juneteenth celebrations
- Gillibrand announces legislation addressing disparities in access to health care
- Lawsuit seeks to restore Humboldt Parkway, remove parts of Scajaquada Expressway
Sin Fronteras WNY and Buffalo Toronto Public Media have launched a Latino radio station. Listen to Radio Bilingüe on 88.7 WBFO HD3, and it is now available to stream via the website, smart speakers, and our apps!
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