Cayuga

Cayuga Nation’s $15 Million Racketeering Lawsuit Against Local Smoke Shop Set for Jury Trial

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A federal racketeering lawsuit involving the Cayuga Nation and a local smoke shop, Pipekeepers, is set to go to trial in Syracuse this coming September. The case, presided over by Judge Brenda K. Sannes of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, hinges on allegations that the smoke shop, operated by Dusty Parker and owned by Paul Meyer, has negatively impacted the nation’s business to the tune of $15 million. The lawsuit, initiated in February 2022, claims that Pipekeepers, located on Route 90 in Montezuma, has been conducting … Read more

Attorney Annaleigh Porter Appointed as Judge in Cayuga Nation Tribal Court

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SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Annaleigh Porter, a seasoned attorney from Syracuse with roots in Lyons, has recently been appointed as a judge at the Cayuga Nation Tribal Court. Nation officials confirmed her appointment this past Monday, signaling a significant addition to the court’s judicial panel. Porter, who earned her law degree from Syracuse University after graduating from the College of Charleston, practices law in downtown Syracuse. Her professional background is diverse, encompassing both criminal and civil law areas, and she has played a pivotal role as a Title IX sex discrimination hearing officer at Syracuse … Read more

Cayuga Nation Takes Legal Action Against Town and Local Business for Alleged Violations and Misrepresentation

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Seneca Falls, N.Y. – A legal battle has emerged in Seneca County as the Cayuga Nation has initiated a lawsuit against the Town of Fayette and the operators of a local business, Annie’s Grab ‘N Go. The lawsuit filed in the Seneca County Supreme Court, accuses the business of operating illegally under the guise of being Native-owned without compliance with local zoning laws. The Cayuga Nation alleges that Annie’s Grab ‘N Go has misrepresented itself as a native-operated entity and is selling tobacco and marijuana, violating both town and state regulations. The nation’s complaint highlights … Read more

Cayuga County Takes Action: Indictments Filed for Assault, Possession of Weapons, Impaired Driving, and Drug Charges

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AUBURN, N.Y. — The Cayuga County District Attorney’s office has handed down multiple indictments in response to recent criminal activities taking place in the area. Lenaysia Myles, a 32-year-old resident of Syracuse, has been charged with second-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The allegations against Myles stem from an incident where she allegedly used a metal object inside a sock to attack another individual. If convicted, Myles could face a maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment. Another individual indicted is Chadd Clark, a 38-year-old resident of Dryden. Clark is facing charges for … Read more