close
close

Morning briefing in Buffalo: May 8

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

Your weather planner

As the morning turns to afternoon, any cloud cover and fog will dissipate.

A few showers and thunderstorms could occur late in the afternoon and in the evening. The best chance of seeing this happen will be in parts of the Niagara border, particularly along 90 and north.

Peaks : Around 70
The lowest: Low fifties
Partly cloudy

Daily Forecast | Interactive radar

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


Around Buffalo

1. Group targets gun manufacturers after violent weekend in Western New York

Combatting gun violence statewide. That’s the call from advocates at a rally Tuesday at the state Capitol. This comes as officials in Western New York continue to investigate a violent weekend.

2. Del Denby Tavern ordered to cease operations after deadly shooting outside

The city of Buffalo forced Del Denby Tavern to cease all operations immediately after a fatal shooting on its front patio early Tuesday morning.

3. No Menthol Buffalo Coalition Launches Local Campaign to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

The No Menthol Buffalo Coalition has launched a campaign to ban the sale of menthol-flavored tobacco in the city of Buffalo.

Around the nation

1. Judge postpones Trump classified documents case

2. Social Security and Medicare won’t be able to pay full benefits starting next decade, report says

3. Apple’s biggest announcements at its iPad event: Brighter screen, faster processors and new sizes

Don’t miss this

  • How to know if you have a REAL ID
  • Webster nurse fined for allegedly falsifying vaccination records of more than 100 students
  • The only New York sheriff to use “Opvee” to prevent overdoses

Tweet of the day