Morning briefing in Buffalo: June 12

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

Your weather planner

Today will be dry and slightly warmer with high temperatures in the 70s.

Peaks : Low 70s The lowest: Mid 60s Partly cloudy

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Around Buffalo

1. Andrew Cuomo questioned by House panel on COVID policies in New York nursing homes

A Republican-led House panel is investigating the Cuomo administration’s nursing home policies during the early weeks of the pandemic. Notably a directive from March 2020, which prohibited retirement homes from refusing people simply because they had COVID-19.

2. Police leaders hope to create change at the federal level with a new organization

The organization is called Police Leaders for Community Safety. It brings together those who have led law enforcement teams to discuss policies surrounding issues of policing, crime and public safety.

3. On the anniversary of the Lockport Cave tragedy, new state oversight rules are pending

Wednesday marks one year since a person died when a boat capsized at the Lockport Cave and Underground Tours attraction.

Around the nation

1. White House ‘evaluates’ Hamas response to Biden’s ceasefire and hostage plan

2. Thousands of drivers file arbitration claim against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses

3. Hot dog! Joey Chestnut will not be part of this year’s food competition

Message of the day

Sean McDermott says S Damar Hamlin has played at a high, consistent and detail-oriented level in practice. #BillsMafia #Invoices

–Andy Young (@AndyYoungTV) June 11, 2024