Morning briefing in Buffalo: May 15

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

Your weather planner

The day will start generally dry with some clearing. In the afternoon rain showers will develop again.

Peaks : Low 70s The lowest: Mid 50s Scattered showers

Daily Forecast | Interactive radar

Introducing Spectrum News+
Watch the latest news and other local stories from around the country.

Around Buffalo

1. Buffalo dedicates park-like space to victims on second anniversary of racist mass shooting

The city of Buffalo on Tuesday marked the second anniversary of a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people with the inauguration of a memorial space honoring the victims.

2. Commissioner of New York Office of General Services responds to criticism of cannabis assessment

Only 122 legal marijuana retailers have opened in the past three years since New York’s marijuana law took effect, a far cry from the number promised.

3. Groups want New York to break down data for individuals from the Middle East and North Africa.

A group of organizations is pushing for New York lawmakers to pass a bill that would disaggregate the data of individuals from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to a letter dated Monday.

Around the nation

1. Google unleashes AI in search, sparking hopes for better results and fears of decreased web traffic

2. There is bird flu among dairy cows in the United States. Raw milk drinkers are not deterred

3. Red Lobster closes dozens of US locations just months after ‘endless shrimp’ losses

Tweet of the day

The Bills almost completely revamped the WR group this offseason. There has certainly been an emphasis on bigger receivers in some of their additions. Valdes-Scantling is another threat on the field, but his catch rate is concerning despite his role. https://t.co/eb0tGl5bsN

–Andy Young (@AndyYoungTV) May 14, 2024