Judge Wolford provided her response to WM/NYC’s motion to dismiss FAFE’s complaint. In her response, she denied the motion on all but two claims. In other words, FAFE will have our day in court.
Read MoreOn Wednesday afternoon, Judge Wolford heard testimony from both Waste Management and New York City on why they believe Fresh Air for the Eastside’s case should be dismissed. In January of this year, WM filed a motion to dismiss the case, and NYC followed suit with their own motion in February. Their requests to dismiss are in direct response to FAFE’s complaint against both WM and NYC for the ongoing odor nuisance faced by our community. This oral argument provided all three parties, and the legal team for an additional class-action lawsuit, to argue their cases in front of Judge Wolford.
Read MoreAfter 232 days, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has reviewed and provided a response to FAFE’s petition requesting the NYSDEC modify the permits that govern the landfill facility operated by Waste Management of NY (WMNY).
Read MoreOn December 20, 2018, FAFE legal counsel, Knauf Shaw LLP, submitted a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request to view draft documents for the Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Waste Management’s High Acres landfill. The Perinton Town Board (PTB) continues to state that that the request is “premature”, as Town staff has yet to complete its internal evaluation of its legal counsel’s draft Host Community Agreement.
Read MoreThis is a community group created to share and collect information regarding the odors caused by High Acres Land Fill. Our goal is to improve air quality, and quality of life, for all those affected in Fairport and beyond.
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