Morning briefing in Buffalo: May 29

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

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Rain showers and one or two thunderstorms are expected late morning/early afternoon. This is especially true for those in the southern tier. Areas to the north will remain mostly dry. The high temperature will climb into the 60s.

Peaks : Mid 60s The lowest: High quarantine Showers

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Around Buffalo

1. Diocese of Buffalo plans to merge about 34% of parishes despite challenges

Diocese of Buffalo officials announced plans Tuesday to merge about 34% of Western New York’s 160 parishes and reduce worship centers by 38%.

2. Schumer calls for an end to “flags” on the northern border

Northern border officials say a practice used by Canadian temporary residents to expedite work authorizations is clogging up western New York ports of entry.

3. Bills OC Joe Brady: “This is Josh Allen’s offense”

The Buffalo Bills offense has been one of the best in the league for years – but there’s a lot to prove with some new faces in town for offensive coordinator Joe Brady.

Around the nation

1. Trump trial updates: Closing arguments, jurors to be instructed Wednesday

2. White House stands with Israel following Rafah tent camp strike as lawmakers demand Biden respect ‘red line’

3. Toyota introduces ‘engine reborn’ with green fuel despite global push for battery-electric cars

Some observations from week 2 of #Invoices OTA:

—Josh Allen builds trust with Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid

—Damar Hamlin got a nice INT from Allen on a pass to Ty Johnson

—Kaiir Elam with some good coverage reps

—Tyler Bass 70 yard FG done with the help of the wind

–Andy Young (@AndyYoungTV) May 28, 2024