Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Tonight will be mild with a few widely scattered showers. Lows will be in the mid 60s.
There is a chance for thundershowers, mainly well south of Buffalo, tomorrow and everyone on Thursday.
Tomorrow's Forecast
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Highs: High 70s Lows: Mid 60s Scattered Storms |
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Today's Big Stories
1. New law and more funding aimed at addressing hate crimes in New York
A law signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul is aimed at bolstering the investigation and reporting requirements of hate crimes on college campuses in the state.
2. Record paid family leave claims made in New York last year
Workers are most likley to use the program to care for and bond with a new born child, adopted or fostered child, growing from 83,796 claims in 2018 to 117,851 last year.
3. Impact of wildfire smoke in New York yet to be known
This summer has seen hazier than usual skies due to wildfire smoke from Canada. What’s the impact of this smoke on our health? The short answer is we don’t know yet.
4. Bank of America to pay more than $100M for doubling fees, opening accounts without customer consent
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found the bank’s double-dipping on fees was illegal.
5. Threats of a strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers
As the industry undergoes a historic transition from internal combustion engines to EVs, the automakers will likely need many thousands of workers to staff electric-battery plants.
6. Efforts to save Buffalo’s Braymiller Market continue
Local real estate developer Paul Ciminelli is hoping to invest $500,000 into Braymiller Market, downtown Buffalo’s only grocery store.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- President Biden attends NATO Summit
- FBI Director Christopher Wray will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on July 12 for an oversight hearing
- CPI data released
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