Morning briefing in Buffalo: July 1

Hello, Buffalo. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Temperatures are expected to remain cooler on Monday, around 21°C. However, the sun will be out early in the week.

Peaks : 70s stockings The lowest: Upper fifties Sunny

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Around Buffalo

1. Legislation would reduce property tax interest rates in New York

Lawmakers passed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Sean Ryan, D-Buffalo, that would set the federal cap as the cap to be adjusted every five years. Municipalities could not exceed 16%. Some counties, including Erie, currently charge 18%.

2. New York State Faith Leaders and Organizations Mobilize National Worker Agenda

Shortly before his assassination in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. launched the Poor People’s Campaign, which aimed to combat poverty in communities across the United States. Today, the campaign is preparing a new march in New York State.

3. Buffalo Sabers buy out final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract

For Buffalo, the move frees up $7.55 million in cap space next season, though the Sabres will now have to pay two-thirds of the remaining $22 million owed to Skinner, spread over the next six seasons.

Across the country

1. Democratic leaders stick with Biden after debate as polls show voters doubt his age and abilities

2. Kamala Harris defends Biden at Brentwood fundraiser

3. Sustainable celebrations: exploring alternatives to traditional fireworks

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