‘A better version of Buffalo’: Buffalo police healthcare crisis averted, agreement signed until 2029

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police union officials have signed an agreement with the City of Buffalo, extending medical benefits through June, 2029.

Those healthcare benefits were supposed to expire in a matter of months, causing concern about the potential for mass retirements.

In October, 7 News reported 78 members could be off the job if that agreement is allowed to expire. Now, the 7 News I-Team is learning that number could have been more like 90. That includes higher ups down to police officers…

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