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WBFO Brief

WBFO Brief June 7, 2023

Published June 7, 2023 at 8:36 AM EDT
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On today's WBFO Brief:

  • An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Western New York due to Canadian wildfires.
  • Dan Karpenchuk reports on those fires.
  • Thomas O'Neil-White reports on the surge of Canadian NBA players.
2023
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  • WBFO Brief September 21, 2023
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  • WBFO Brief September 18, 2023
    Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled a plan that includes $55 million to help law enforcement agencies combat a surge in car thefts. The 48th Annual Toronto International Film Festival has wrapped up. Hear from Dan Karpenchuk about the festival.
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    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.
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