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WBFO Brief

WBFO Brief July 29, 2021

Published July 29, 2021 at 11:11 AM EDT
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In today’s WBFO Brief, Jay Moran once again turns to Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD for a look at masks, and the continued march of COVID-19 variants against the un-vaccinated. And Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt looks at vaccination mandates for some state employees. A few weeks before the Erie County Fair begins its return after COVID-19, hear an update from Fair officials. Also, one day before their contract expires with the Buffalo News, hear from reporters union Pres. Sandra Tan of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild. And neighbors, activists, developers, and politicians weigh in on a local preservation district for parts of the Elmwood Village.

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