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Dallas Taylor | WBFO NewsBuffalo Police officers are rarely disciplined when they have done wrong on the job a new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union finds. -
Chris Pizzello/Invision/APInductees this year also included A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and Big Mama Thornton.
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Lee Hsien Yang, the brother of Singapore's former prime minister, said he is a "political refugee" after the U.K. government granted him asylum from what he described as persecution at home. -
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Ukraine is suffering from more than a Russian invasion. Births have plummeted. But many families with help from the government and doctors are trying to buck the trend and have a child in wartime. -
As Samantha Hodge-Williams waited on the operating table for emergency surgery, she felt alone and scared. Then the anesthesiologist appeared. -
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps members get affordable mortgages, says its 3.7 million members must vote or risk losing membership — and the financial benefits.
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On Monday's Scoreboard... We highlight The New York Liberty who have won the WNBA Championship for the first time. We look at how the Yankees and Dodgers both punched their ticket to the World Series. A look at how football's archaic operation cost the UB Bulls their first MAC loss. Plus, we touch on the Sabres, who ended their road trip with a win, and the Bills who outlasted the Titans. -
On Friday's Scoreboard, we highlight a highly recruited local hooper who committed this week. We recap two 'Instant Classics' from the WNBA and MLB and analyze how the Mets find themselves a game away from elimination. And of course, we take a look back how the Sabres lost two games to open their road trip this week.
WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: Anthony recommends an audio play by Matthew Crehan Higgins (free, link below) while Peter learns how to avoid prison with ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, and THE BREAK SONG. And HAMILTON is back!
- Theater Talk: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at LOH, first professional WNY production in 20 years; Ibsen plays appeal to GenZ, 2nd Gen hosts new play reading of Douglas Lyons PURE GLITTER.
- Theater Talk: Buffalo actor Lisette DeJesus follows up on her online conversation about BIPOC issues in theater, Anthony sees Veanne Cox at GEVA, Peter enjoys Buffalo Opera Unlimited
- Theater Talk: MY FAIR LADY trip to Shaw, SOME LIKE IT HOT at Shea's, "RICHARD III" at Ujima, SHIPWRECKED at RLTP, BTPM bus trip to Broadway, and MCNEAL starring Robert Downey Jr. at Vivian Beaumont
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: Local spina bifida organization reducing barriers to mobility aids
- A dangerous carcinogen is in Niagara Falls’ air. The state hasn’t put a stop to it.
- Disabilities Beat: A local factory is releasing a cancer-causing chemical into the air
- Disabilities Beat: Who is next-in-line if Buffalo's mayor resigns?
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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