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On Wednesday students at the University at Buffalo joined in a wave of encampments and protests across the country calling for divestment from Israel at institutions of higher education.
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In a new interview with TIME Magazine, Trump promises to prosecute President Biden, unleash the National Guard on immigrants and says it's "irrelevant" if he's comfortable criminalizing abortions.
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The Justice Department is expected to propose a new, lower classification for marijuana that would lessen restrictions on the drug. But there's another review process to come.
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- Theater Talk: Yancey, Loconti-Alcocer shine in WATSON INTELLIGENCE and THE PRICE. SATCHEL PAIGE closes this weekend... so much good theater (see listings)
- Theater Talk: Anthony brings back some Broadway picks
- Theater Talk: 2 shows open, THE WHITE DEVIL, a bloody revenge drama at A.R.T. and GUTENBURG! THE MUSICAL! a musical comedy at the Kavinoky
- Theater Talk: MusicalFare in Amherst on track with new theater, Broadway openings this month may be Shea's season '24-25, MAMMA MIA opens Tuesday (see listings)
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- BPS students join scholars, anti-violence leaders for gun violence summit
- Driving while Black in Buffalo? You’re over 3x more likely to get stopped by police compared to a white person
- A Buffalo church founded during the Civil Rights Movement is using faith to oppose racism
- What can Buffalo learn from Charleston's experiences since the attack at Mother Emanuel AME?
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Federal regulators, medical experts and safe-sleep advocates have warned of the potential danger of weighted infant sleepwear, but manufacturers say their products have helped millions of families.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
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Former combat surgeons warn it won't be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.
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Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too.
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Attorney Keith Davidson, a key witness who represented Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, is back on the stand to continue testifying against Trump in New York.
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In a new report, Democrats are increasingly motivated by the issue of abortion - and increasingly supportive, as are independent voters. Republicans views have mostly remained the same.
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In Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump largely avoided the hush money trial that has mostly sidelined his campaign efforts as he tried to woo voters with a familiar speech in two major swing states.
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The Buffalo Common Council voted to amend a local law to allow the city to raise property taxes by more than the 2% limit mandated by the state.
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The fate of a new Musical Fare Theater facility will rest in the hands of Amherst residents, now that a special vote has been approved.
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The Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park hit a new roadblock after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service revoked its wastewater pipeline permit.
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WBFO sent questions to NY-26 special election candidates Republican Gary Dickson and Democrat Timothy M. Kennedy. Dickson responded.
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Amherst has its eyes set on turning Boulevard Mall into a blend of additional housing and shops, but some residents are much less confident in the town's plans.
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The fate of a future arts facility for MusicalFare Theater could be in jeopardy after thousands of Amherst residents signed a referendum to put the theater troupe’s contract with Amherst up for a vote.
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Watch the State of the County Address for Erie and Chautauqua County live.
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A new tool kit through Western New York Law Center and Columbia University Law School helps parents and caregivers of Buffalo Public School students navigate the suspension appeal process
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WBFO The Bridge is taking over WBFO Fridays from 7pm to 9pm and Saturdays from 8pm to midnight! For those who just can't get enough Alternative Music in their lives. Hear the best of Alternative with WBFO The Bridge on WBFO every Friday and Saturday night on 88.7 FM.