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Seasonal allergy symptoms have been increasing in recent years according to some medical professionals, Dr. William Reisacher of Weill Cornell Medicine says it's better to seek treatment than let symptoms be.
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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: In the burbs and downtown, great theater all around - CROWNS, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE A.I. AT DELPHI, THE DEATH OF A STREETCAR NAMED VIRGINIA WOOLF, and AIRNESS!
- 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
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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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his government has voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera.
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For years, Hollywood's behind-the-scenes action heroes have been pushing for an Oscars category to honor their work. Many hope The Fall Guy will make it a reality.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be united in prayer and called God an "ally" in the war with Russia.
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While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected.
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In a close finish, Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the race on Saturday.
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Following the mayor's claims that "outside agitators" escalated protests this week at two Manhattan campuses, city officials released data saying 134 of the 282 people arrested were not students.
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Some cities, like three in Vermont, allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. In these places, noncitizen turnout has remained low, as noncitizen voting is a contentious national issue.
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Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown delivered his 2024 State of the City Address.
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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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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.