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Morning briefing in Buffalo: June 7

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

Your weather planner

Today the weather will be windy and cooler than average. Even if it is not a washout, a few scattered showers cannot be ruled out during the afternoon. Highs will climb into the 60s.

 Peaks : Mid 60s
The lowest: Mid 50s
Scattered showers

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Around Buffalo

1. No new Seneca gaming compact at the end of the session

The terms of the current gaming contract between the Seneca Nation and New York State appear headed for another three-month extension and there are signs that negotiations could continue even longer.

2. The NY HEAT Act finds itself caught in end-of-session chaos

One bill that continues to raise questions as the state legislative session draws to a close is the NY HEAT Act. It seeks to limit new natural gas hookups while ensuring ratepayers don’t foot the bill.

3. How the opioid epidemic has impacted the need for foster parents

Being a parent is hard. Life has many twists and turns and there are times when things go off the rails.

Around the nation

1. In interview, Biden rules out pardoning son Hunter if convicted

2. Mortgage rates are falling, bringing the average rate on a 30-year home loan to just below 7%.

3. U.S. Solar Manufacturing and Installations Increased Significantly in Q1

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  • Buffalo Zoo welcomes new red panda named Himalaya
  • Michael Leone named new head coach of the Rochester Americans

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