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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Buffalo Biodiesel Brought by Customers, Embarrasses Attorney Michael Collesano
FROM NIAGARA ACTION A New York Supreme Court Judge issued a sweeping decision this morning dismissing a lawsuit brought by 27 restaurants against Buffalo Biodiesel, rejecting what the court characterized as speculative, conclusory, and legally deficient claims. The rebuke lands squarely on the shoulders of plaintiffs’ counsel, Manhattan attorney Michael Collesano. In a detailed Memorandum Decision, Hon. Michael A. Siragusa, J.S.C., granted Buffalo Biodiesel’s motion to dismiss finding that the action should never have been filed in the first place. The court concluded that the lawsuit was barred because it duplicated more than two dozen already-pending cases, failed to
An Open Letter to Mothers Facing Family Court
For every mother who feels unseen inside a courtroom, this is for you. By: Michelle Pelletier Owner of Resolve WNY (www.resolvewny.com) Family court has a way of making mothers feel invisible. The system is busy, overworked, and often too focused on procedure to recognize the human being standing before it. If you are a mother in the thick of a custody battle, I want you to hear what no one inside that courtroom will say out loud: you are stronger than you think. I wish I could sit across from you at your kitchen table, hands wrapped around a warm
Niagara Falls Crime Weekly Review Courtesy of Niagara Action
Crime Reports Published Between Wednesday and Saturday by Niagara Action. (1) Employee Falls Asleep in Break Room, Awakes to Phone and Credit Card Stolen https://www.niagaraaction.com/employee-asleep-break-room-phone-credit-cards-stolen (2) McDonald’s Employee Has Vehicle Vandalized – Was the Ice Cream Machine Broken? https://www.niagaraaction.com/mcdonalds-employee-has-vehicle-vandalized-was-the-ice-cream-machine-broken (3) Use of Force Utilized by Niagara Falls Police in Warrant Execution https://www.niagaraaction.com/use-of-force-utilized-by-niagara-falls-police-in-warrant-execution (4) Elementary Teacher Caught in Predator Poachers Sting Operation with 13-year-old Teen (Buffalo) https://www.niagaraaction.com/buffalo-elementary-teacher-caught-in-predator-poachers-sting-operation-with-13-year-old-teen (5) Unknown Male Breaks Into Vehicle, Steals Several Prescribed Medications https://www.niagaraaction.com/unknown-male-breaks-into-vehicle-steals-several-prescribed-medications (6) Male Punches Unsuspecting Woman’s Vehicle as She Leaves Liquor Store https://www.niagaraaction.com/male-punches-unsuspecting-woman-s-vehicle-as-she-leaves-liquor-store (7) Two Men Fighting Over
Niagara Falls Mid-week Crime Update Courtesy of Niagara Action
NIAGARA FALLS CRIME MID–WEEK RECAP (click the links below to read for free) (1) Another Male Jumped, Seriously Injured by Suspects of Multiple Robberies https://www.niagaraaction.com/another-male-jumped-seriously-injured-by-suspects-of-multiple-robberies (2) Child Viciously Attacked by Two PitbullsAfter Getting Off School Bus, Owners Arrested https://www.niagaraaction.com/child-attacked-two-pitbulls-school-bus (3) Vehicle Stolen from parking Garage at Seneca Niagara Casino in Broad Daylight https://www.niagaraaction.com/vehicle-stolen-from-parking-garage-at-seneca-niagara-casino-in-broad-daylight (4) Female with Lifetime Ban from Walmart Fills Cart with $1,100 Worth of Items and Walks Out https://www.niagaraaction.com/female-with-lifetime-ban-from-walmart-fills-cart-with-1-100-of-items-and-walks-out (5) Girlfriend’s Apartment Destroyed After Heated Argument with Boyfriend https://www.niagaraaction.com/girlfriend-s-apartment-destroyed-after-heated-argument-with-boyfriend (6) Not a Fun Day for Motorbike Operator Caught by Police in Niagara Falls
Unlock the Potential: Businesses Thrive with Niagara Action Advertising
In the bustling world of tourism, businesses are constantly seeking effective ways to reach their target audience and stand out from the competition. For those looking to promote their offerings in the iconic Niagara Falls region, advertising with Niagara Action is proving to be a game-changer. As a comprehensive Niagara Falls tourism website, Niagara Action covers both Niagara Falls USA and Niagara Falls Canada, providing businesses with a unique opportunity to reach millions of potential customers. With a reach of 5-20 million people per month across social media platforms and their website, Niagara Action has established itself as a go-to
Connect Niagara Bus Service to Waive Bus Fares for Week of July 1st
Connect Niagara – the bus service operated by the Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) – will allow all riders to ride for free the week of July 1st. The bus service does not operate on the 4th of July holiday. “We want our residents to see how convenient this service is to get anywhere in our region, especially with our free transfers to other Connect Niagara routes, NFTA buses and tourism shuttles,” said Garret Meal, Commissioner of DPW. “So we are waving bus fares next week to encourage people to give it a try.” Connect Niagara – formerly
International Institute of Buffalo Offers Vital Summer Safety Info in Ten Languages
The International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) has released crucial life-saving information in many languages on its website to help more people prepare for the coming summer weather. The URL is iibuffalo.org/news/summer-safety-info. The summer weather safety preparedness information flyers are in many of the top languages spoken in Western New York, including Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, English, Karen, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, and Ukrainian. “While many foreign-born Western New Yorkers are from warm weather countries, many are not. In either case, both groups may not be aware of how humidity factors into the weather here,” said Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, executive director of
Governor Hochul Announces Nation-Leading Legislation to Restrict Addictive Social Media Feeds and Protect Kids Online
New York Attorney General Letitia James, Governor Kathy Hochul, and bill sponsors Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic today announced that nation-leading legislation to combat addictive social media feeds and protect kids online has been signed into law. The bill signing ceremony included union leaders, advocates, parents, and children who all worked to help these bills advance during the legislative session. The first bill signed into law, Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act will require social media companies to restrict addictive feeds on their platforms for users under 18. The second bill signed into law, the New
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in State Prison for Violent Sexual Assault
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced on Friday, June 21st that Duvan A. Berrio-Hernandez, no permanent address, was sentenced today in County Court by Judge Caroline Wojtaszek to serve the next 20 years in State Prison for his conviction of Criminal Sex Act in the First Degree. Berrio-Hernandez previously admitted to sexually assaulting a woman in Niagara Falls on November 5th of last year. Seaman stated: “What happened to this young woman was quite simply the realization of her worst nightmare. This defendant spotted her walking, began to follow her and then lewdly exposed himself to her. She
HAPPENING TODAY! City of Lockport Hosts Pride Festival For the First Time
For the first time in Lockport’s history, an LGBTQ+ Pride celebration will be held at the Kenan Center on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 1pm to 5pm, with a special drag performance held from 6pm to 7pm at the Kenan’s Taylor Theater. Niagara Pride has partnered with the Kenan Center to be able to provide a community-based Pride event for the City of Lockport this year. The event will feature over 50 vendors, food trucks, performances during the festival, as well as activities for youth, making the event a family friendly event. Lockport Pride is part of a series of
Local Author and LHS Student Host Children’s Storytime at Lockport Farmers Market
Award-winning local author Diana Tuorto will offer a children’s storytime and signing of her latest picture book, Ms. Alberta: Feline Barn Manager, at the Lockport Community Farmers Market (69 Canal Street, Lockport, NY, between Steamworks and Lake Effect Ice Cream) on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Tuorto will read her picture book at 9:15 a.m. and sign all of her children’s cat/horse books until noon. Contributing oil painter Ava Bucci will also sign the new picture book and sell her artwork. Bucci attends Lockport High School, and creates artwork that reflect her love of animals. Cat by Cat Inc. is hosting
AT&T Donates 200 Laptops to Buffalo Students
To help more Buffalo students have access to connectivity and equip them with the digital tools needed for their post-secondary educational pathways, AT&T and Say Yes today donated over 200 laptops to recent graduates of Buffalo public and charter high schools. This distribution of free computers was made possible by a $65,000 donation from AT&T to Say Yes Buffalo. It’s estimated that 11% of households in New York do not have access to the internet or connected devices needed to fully participate in the online world, an issue known as the digital divide. Fifty percent of Say Yes Buffalo scholarship