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1 month ago | 
spencerfane.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson |Evangelina Cantu
Several lawsuits are pending that challenge the Biden’ Administration’s January 18, 2023, Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) are implementing the 2023 rule in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Territories.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
spencerfane.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson |Evangelina Cantu
The Chevron Doctrine – Two-Step Deference AnalysisForty years ago, in Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U. S. 837 (1984), the U.S. Supreme Court required courts to defer to “permissible” agency interpretations of the statutes the agencies administer even when a reviewing court reads the statute differently. The Chevron doctrine required courts to use a two-step framework to interpret statutes administered by federal agencies.
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Jun 23, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
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.
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Jun 23, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
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.
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Jun 22, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
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.
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Jun 22, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
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.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announces that the Corrections Division of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has achieved re-accreditation from the New York StateSheriff’s Association. In April 2024, accreditation assessors conducted a thorough review of the Sheriff’s Office and determined our agency was in full compliance with all 166 standards set forth by the Sheriff’s Association.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
(1) Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Niagara Falls Man, Charges Pending (2) Deceased Body Found at Niagara Falls (3) Ka-ching! Burglar Steals $400 in Quarters from Bottle Redemption Center in Niagara Falls (4) Burglar Smashed Through Brick Wall to Gain Entry to Niagara Falls Business (5) Quarter Thief Strikes for Second Time at Niagara Falls Laundromat (6) Tenant at Apartment Building Starts Feud Over Parking Spot and Loses (7) Man’s Loud Swearing Performance Earns Him a Standing...
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) are expressing their serious concerns about proposed changes to federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations governing both career and volunteer fire departments. If these proposed regulations are implemented as presently written, there will be a profound negative impact on New York State’s almost 1,700 volunteer fire departments, as well as volunteer fire departments across the nation.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
niagarafallsreporter.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Zoomagination: Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank, opening this Friday, June 21st, 2024. This immersive experience will transform the Zoo into a wonderland of glowing lanterns and cultural delights, offering families an unforgettable summer night. Guests can wander through the Zoo after hours, marveling at larger-than-life lantern displays showcasing Asian and African animals.
