Morning briefing in Buffalo: June 5

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

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Today will be dry at first, but will quickly become hot and humid. Showers and thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon, some of which could become severe. The biggest threats within any storm will be damaging wind gusts and isolated flooding.

Peaks : 70s The lowest: Mid 60s Storms

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Around Buffalo

1. NYPD Reinforces and Raises Speeding Awareness During “Speed ​​Week”

This week, New York Police Departments are participating in Speed ​​Awareness Week to improve safety on roadways across the state.

2. Gloomy outlook for bed tax creates budget problems in Buffalo

The state Legislature does not appear ready to pass a law allowing the city of Buffalo to impose an additional occupancy tax of up to 5 percent for overnight rentals at hotels and motels within the city limits. the city.

3. Push to create an “ebony alert” for missing black children and women in New York

When a child goes missing, a community mobilizes, but sometimes they don’t know the child is missing.

Around the nation

1. Republicans who view Trump’s conviction as politically motivated pledge to ‘blame the left’

2. The Southwestern United States will experience the first heat wave of the season, and records could fall with highs exceeding 110

3. Majority of Consumers Prefer Human-Generated Movies and TV, Survey Shows

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