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Majumdar Slams Grand Island Racism, Says Even His Disabled Dog Became a Target of Lies
Areo (left) and Sumit Majumdar (right) On Friday, October 17th, Niagara Action published a story titled " Staley Road ‘Mob’ Targets Brown Resident During Grand Island Zoning, Town Board Meetings ." Read here: https://www.niagaraaction.com/staley-road-mob-targets-brown-resident-during-zoning-town-board-meetings While writing that article, Niagara Action reached out to Sumit Majumdar for comment and did not receive a response. On Tuesday, October 28th, we received the followin
Niagara Action
Oct 29
Staley Road ‘Mob’ Targets Brown Resident During Grand Island Zoning, Town Board Meetings
What began as a standard zoning variance request quickly escalated into a tense and possibly biased confrontation as residents of Staley Road turned a series of town proceedings into a campaign of personal attacks against Sumit Majumdar, a longtime energy executive and President & CEO of Buffalo Biodiesel Inc.. During an October 2nd, 2025, Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Majumdar explained his plans for 3012 Staley Road. “I’d like to request a variance for the height and siz
Niagara Action
Oct 24
Man Dies After Falling From Sailboat in Niagara River, Body Recovered
A boating incident on Grand Island has left a Maine man dead after he fell into the Niagara River early Saturday morning, according to...
Niagara Action
Sep 27
Names of Boaters Released; Search Now a Recovery Mission as Bodies Still Missing and Drifting Toward Niagara Falls
NAMES OF DECEASED BOATERS The two individuals still missing have been identified as 66-year-old Jerome Williams of Buffalo and...
Niagara Action
Jul 25
Teen Killed in Late-night Crash on Grand Island; Several Others Injured Including a Child
A 19-year-old man is dead and several others are injured following a two-vehicle collision late Friday night on Grand Island, according...
Niagara Action
Jul 6
No Charges Filed Against Juvenile Driver who Killed 8th Grade Student
No charges will be filed against the juvenile driver involved in the fatal accident that claimed the life of 13-year-old Leah Mayer in...
Niagara Action
Nov 22, 2024
Motorcycle Crash Injures Three, Sends Two Children to Hospital
A motorcycle crash at the intersection of State Parkway and Broadway on Sunday afternoon left three individuals - including two children...
Niagara Action
Sep 30, 2024
8th Grade Student Hit and Killed by Vehicle Identified
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a crash that occurred on Wednesday night in Grand Island. The crash occurred around...
Niagara Action
Sep 12, 2024
Grand Island School District Statement on Death of 8th Grade Student Struck by Vehicle
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a crash that occurred on Wednesday night in Grand Island. The crash occurred around...
Niagara Action
Sep 12, 2024
Body Found at Crash Scene Identified as 8th Grade Student
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a crash that occurred on Wednesday night in Grand Island. The Niagara International...
Niagara Action
Sep 11, 2024
Two Tornadoes Confirmed in Western New York on Monday, One Near Niagara Falls
The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Western New York on Monday causing localized damage. The...
Niagara Action
Sep 10, 2024
Suspected Overdose Claims Life of Grand Island Man
A Grand Island man died on Friday, June 21st as a result of a suspected overdose, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Deputies...
Niagara Action
Jun 22, 2024
Grand Island Man Convicted of Murder
Ronald Olson, a 44-year-old resident of Grand Island, has been convicted and found guilty of multiple charges, including murder, by a...
Niagara Action
Jun 13, 2024
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