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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced layoffs at the downtown Catholic Center as part of bankruptcy restructuring triggered by hundreds of lawsuits over sexual abuse; it cut 22% of its 75 employees (about 17 people), including its entire communications team. Affected staff will be paid until the end of the month and keep their health benefits through September. WBFO
- ➤ The Buffalo Diocese cut 18 jobs to reduce costs and meet terms of a $150M sex abuse settlement—eliminating positions in communications, education, development and purchasing support roles. The Buffalo News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A deadly house fire on Yeager Drive in Cheektowaga killed 64-year-old Connie Gwinner early Wednesday before 3:20 a.m.—firefighters responded quickly while Cheektowaga Police launched an investigation into the cause. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A steep drop in Canadian visitors is hurting Buffalo Niagara tourism as local businesses report reduced sales & staff cuts amid tariff disputes and a weak Canadian dollar. Data shows a 17% drop in border traffic and some attractions expect a 60% loss of Canadian visitors while operators shift to focus on domestic travel. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced layoffs and cost-cutting moves as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring; it will reduce Catholic Center personnel by 22 percent, paying affected staff through August 31 and extending their health benefits until September 30 while remaining employees shift to a four-day work week starting September 1—measures that aim to save over $1.5 million annually. ABC 7
- ➤ Former state senator Ed Rath said redistricting in 2022 eliminated his 61st Senate District by merging Amherst into a Buffalo district, which led to his loss to Sean Ryan. He criticized Senate bill 8467—proposing mid-decade redistricting—as a move that violates the 2014 voter-approved plan to end partisan map drawing. WBEN
- ➤ Nearly eight months after approving over $110 million in capital projects, no work has started as the City Comptroller has not released the needed Bond Anticipation Notes, leaving updates to schools and cultural centers in limbo. Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon said the delay threatens jobs and local infrastructure—raising concerns among community leaders about the future of these projects. ABC 7
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