NYS files lawsuits against DOI over restricted-fee land status
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM · 1 min read
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State has filed multiple lawsuits against the United States Department of the Interior challenging prior federal decisions granting restricted-fee status to land both in Buffalo and Grand Island owned by the Seneca Nation. The lawsuit regarding land in the City of Buffalo seeks to overturn a 2023 decision that [...]