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WBFO Brief

WBFO Brief June 2, 2023

Published June 2, 2023 at 8:44 AM EDT
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On today's WBFO Brief:

  • Buffalo cyclists will have a new place to maintain and repair bicycles.
  • Sheas Buffalo will get 1.2 million dollars in grant funding from New York State as part of the budget's "Alive Downtown Initiative".
  • Get ready for the Artie Awards with Theater Talk.
2023
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    The city of Buffalo will soon be greener thanks to a federal grant secured by Sen. Chuck Schumer. Thomas O'Neil-White talks with filmmaker Doug Ruffin ahead of the premiere of his new film about Buffalo. Theater Talk with Peter Hall and Anthony Chase.
  • WBFO Brief September 14, 2023
    COVID is on the rise, and the CDC has recommended that everyone 6 months and older get an updated vaccine. The Color Purple Musical opens at Shea's 710 Theater tonight.
  • WBFO Brief September 13, 2023
    The massive project to remake the Kensington Expressway is closer to reality. Attorney General Tish James is calling on the National Weather Service to send emergency alerts to cell phones about blizzards and ice storms.
  • WBFO Brief September 12, 2023
    More security measures will be taken by Buffalo Public Schools in response to a Friday night fight during a football game at All-High Stadium. Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will try to appeal a court ruling that struck down the state's ethics panel saying its structure was "unconstitutional."
  • WBFO Brief September 11, 2023
    It's National Suicide Prevention Week. Jay Moran speaks with former public radio broadcaster Budd Bailey about the history of the Buffalo Bills.
  • WBFO Brief September 8, 2023
    BPS Superintendent, Board of Education members, elected officials, and district staff will take a bus tour this morning as classes begin. Theater Talk with Anthony Chase and Peter Hall.
  • WBFO Brief September 7, 2023
    Niagara Falls Police are investigating a Tuesday night stabbing. D'Youville University will use a multi-million dollar grant in an effort to address the region's lack of health providers. Authorities say three stolen vehicles valued over a half-million dollars have been recovered.
  • WBFO Brief September 6, 2023
    NFTA officials say limits will be placed on Buffalo student bus passes to limit the outbreak of afterschool fights. Amanda Gorman will be a part of UB's Distinguished Speaker series. An asylum seeker accused of rape is now facing charges.
  • WBFO Brief September 5, 2023
    Classes begin today in many local school districts. Buffalo School District begins Friday. 211 VETS is working with the city of Buffalo to identify the needs of veterans living on the East Side.
  • WBFO Brief September 1, 2023
    Jay Moran talks with Stu Boyer ahead of Friday Night Lights airing on WBFO to cover high school football. Theater Talk with Peter Hall and Anthony Chase.
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