Faso fired, new interim director sought for SPCA

by Susan Mikula Campbell

In the wake of a critical assessment report on the SPCA of Niagara late last week, the group's board of directors on Monday fired John Faso as executive director.

The facility has been under attack in recent weeks for alleged mismanagement, improper animal care and for euthanizing an excessive number of cats and dogs.

Buffalo attorney Paul J. Cambria Jr., who is acting as the board's advisor, confirmed that Faso had been immediately fired and that the board is looking for an interim director. To find the right person, they will be consulting not only the SPCA Serving Erie County, which provided the report, but other civic groups and animal rights groups for possible candidates, Cambria said.

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Citizens asked to help keep borders safe

by Susan Mikula Campbell

Americans who live, work or play along the border are being asked to keep an eye out for suspicious activity.

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Christopher Griffiths and Senior Patrol Agent Raul Tamayo visited the Wheatfield Town Board meeting Monday to explain Homeland Security's current strategy and to pass out magnets with the phone number to make a report.

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