On the WBFO Brief podcast today, hear Erie County District Attorney say “If it’s a gummi bear, a brownie… we still aren’t going to be able to prove our case” as he discusses troubles with marijuana legalization. Also, rather than make the Scajaquada Expressway a low-speed boulevard, there are early plans to consider removing it completely. Albany reporter Karen DeWitt looks at a change in COVID-related restaurant rules and curfews. And in her weekly conversation with Jay Moran, Dr. Nancy Nielsen, MD talks about a shot and a beer, and other incentives to get a COVID-vaccination.
The City of Buffalo is condemning the building that houses the Hostel Buffalo Niagara on Main Street. WBFO speaks with photographer Teo David at his gallery and studio on Allen Street.
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is publicly acknowledging the likelihood of a tax increase for city residents. Theater Talk with Peter Hall and Anthony Chase.
Stefon Diggs traded to the Houston Texans and other sports updates. Buffalo City Court judge to work though over 700 cases of lead poisoning. Discussions on the Kensington Expressway project continue. Buffalo prepares to welcome visitors for the upcoming solar eclipse.
Another group of local workers join the Organized Labor Movement as 40 employees at Evergreen Health file to unionize, and NYS prisoners will be on lockdown for the solar eclipse on Monday.
More details have emerged regarding the rescinded offer for Buffalo State University's new president. Gov. Kathy Hochul has conceded that the state's new budget will be late. Theater Talk with Peter Hall and Anthony Chase.