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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo firefighters rescued a deer trapped in the water near the USS Croaker between the vessel and the Naval Park walkway (2 p.m. Saturday) as dozens of onlookers watched before the animal was released to a rescue group. WBEN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man on Puerto Rico’s most wanted list was arrested in Lancaster on June 5th when Border Patrol and Lancaster Police stopped a vehicle after a report; he gave a false name with a mismatched resident card and was identified as 54-year-old Raymundo Rondon-Canales—a convicted sex offender who had fled a court order in Guayama and now awaits extradition to Puerto Rico. WBEN
- ➤ A 27-year-old man was shot and killed at 4 a.m. Saturday at Broadway and Jefferson, Buffalo police said. The Buffalo News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 7:30 p.m., the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival continues at St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church with the 'Highs and Lows' concert featuring works by Rossini, Cras and Arensky, following last Friday’s opening that showcased a rediscovered Mozart piece performed by BPO musicians—local artists who bring cherished talent to our community. The festival presents four intimate concerts with pre-concert performances by local high school students and will conclude with shows on June 13 and 14. Buffalo Rising
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents at Bennett Park Montessori Center claim the school has strayed from true Montessori methods as only one-third of its teachers are certified, sparking worries about enrollment and student progress. Buffalo Schools is working with officials and the American Montessori Society to create a plan—parents want to see certified teachers in every classroom—raising concerns for the next school year. The Buffalo News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forester Joshua Konovitz explains that American chestnut trees once thrived here but a blight wiped out most, and Erie County planted about 50 trees at Chestnut Ridge in 2018 as a nod to their legacy—highlighting their educational purpose. Scientists at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry have developed a chestnut tree that can resist the blight and may help restore the species in the future. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon appeared on Weekend Edition on June 7 to discuss his mayoral campaign, outlining plans to close a projected $70 million budget deficit with a hotel bed tax, sale of parking ramps, and spending cuts. He also addressed concerns about campaign donations and promised to stay in the race through November, citing over 10,000 signed petitions from local supporters — a sign of Buffalo's strong grassroots backing. WBFO
- ➤ The city will start a $23 million project next month on Seneca Street between Wildwood Place and Mineral Springs Road to fix roads, sidewalks, curbs and streetlights. Officials said phase one should finish next year — the upgrade will make travel safer and help give the busy corridor new life. WGRZ
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