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18-year-old Woman Previously Granted Special Protection Detained by ICE After Shift at Highmark Stadium
An 18-year-old Venezuelan woman who worked as a custodian at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium remains in federal custody following an unexpected arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yusgleidy Villa Alvarez had been legally residing in the United States with special immigrant juvenile status, a designation that allowed her to pursue a green card and work authorization. In February, she was granted a work permit valid through mid-2028. However, according to a fed
Niagara Action
Nov 13, 2025
Federal Investigation Exposes Hidden Network Behind Cooking Oil Thefts Linked to Migrant Group
On paper, it looks like garbage: a murky slurry of fryer grease and crumbs left over from Friday fish fries and late-night wings. But in 2025, used cooking oil is no longer waste—it’s feedstock for the booming biofuels industry. That transformation has turned the back alleys behind New York’s restaurants into the front lines of a quiet, profitable crime wave. In Western New York alone, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a regional leader in collecting and recycling used cooking oi
Niagara Action
Nov 13, 2025
Charles Barker from Niagara Falls Indicted on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
A Niagara Falls resident is facing federal charges after being accused of conspiring to traffic methamphetamine and illegally possessing...
Niagara Action
Oct 1, 2025
Upstate New York Man Sentenced to Prison After Selling Deadly Dose of Fentanyl-laced Heroin to Friend
A Fredonia resident who admitted selling a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin to a longtime friend has been sentenced to over 11 years...
Niagara Action
Aug 5, 2025
Niagara Falls Man Admits to $1.8 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
A Niagara Falls resident pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to defraud federal COVID relief programs out of more than $1.8...
Niagara Action
Aug 5, 2025
Niagara Falls Man Sentenced to Over Two Years for Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute
A Niagara Falls man will spend nearly three years in federal prison after being sentenced for drug-related charges stemming from a 2023...
Niagara Action
Jun 13, 2025
Upstate Strip Club Owner Says Business will not Close Despite Federal Seizure Efforts
Despite a looming forfeiture attempt by the federal government, the owner of an Upstate New York strip club is standing firm and...
Niagara Action
Jun 3, 2025
Two Men Accused in Massive Unlicensed 29,000 Marijuana Plant Operation Released
Two individuals arrested in connection with a sprawling illegal cannabis cultivation operation in Wayne County have been conditionally...
Niagara Action
May 23, 2025
Former Owner of Rapids Theatre Admits to $1.8 Million COVID Relief Fraud
The former owner of the Rapids Theatre has confessed to committing fraud, having illicitly obtained over $1.8 million in COVID-19 relief...
Niagara Action
Mar 22, 2025
Major Drug Bust in Niagara Falls Uncovers $12 Million Worth of Pills
A significant drug bust in Niagara Falls has led to the seizure of over $12 million worth of counterfeit pills. Queens native Edwin...
Niagara Action
Feb 4, 2025
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