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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

Local Water Company Clashes with Town Board Over Authority to Mandate Health Corrections

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Tensions between a local water company and town authorities are simmering over water quality issues and regulatory authority, highlighting a clash that could have implications for public health policy. At the center of the dispute is Housatonic Water Works Co., which has been directed by the town’s Board of Health to improve its water quality or face stringent corrective measures. During a public hearing conducted via Zoom, Robert Cox, an environmental lawyer representing Housatonic Water Works, argued that the local board doesn’t possess the authority to impose such measures because of … Read more

Tonawanda’s Legal Landscape Shakes Up as Town Lawyer and Local Justice Exchange Roles

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Tonawanda, N.Y. – In a unique reshuffling of roles within the local government of Tonawanda, New York, a town justice and the town attorney have decided to swap their professional positions, marking an unusual administrative change. This swap not only has caught the eye of local residents but also raises interesting questions about career trajectories in public service. The protagonists of this role swap are Daniel Cavarello, the current town attorney, and Mark Gruber, the sitting town justice. Cavarello, who has been serving diligently as Tonawanda’s town attorney, will don the robe to preside over … Read more

Local Attorney Dubbed ‘Dopest Lawyer in Town’ Faces Serious Charges of Sexual Assault and Family Violence

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San Antonio, Texas — A local attorney, who branded himself as the “dopest lawyer in town,” has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony sexual assault and family violence, authorities announced. The lawyer, whose self-promotion previously attracted attention online, was taken into custody earlier this week. His arrest followed allegations of sexual misconduct and related violent offenses, details of which were outlined in a press statement by local law enforcement. Authorities stated that the charges stem from multiple incidents, signaling a pattern of behavior that spurred them to take swift action. According to police reports, … Read more