Weekly Safety Report: Lawsuit over Tree Cutting and Mall Fights in Greece, New York

Two incidents occurred in Greece, New York this week. In the first incident, a man is suing the Greece Police Department after trees on his property were allegedly cut down by the owners of a neighboring automotive garage. The man claims the police department failed to protect his property. In the second incident, fights broke out at the Mall at Greece Ridge, leading to the closure of the mall. Law enforcement officials assure the public that the security framework in place is sufficient to keep shoppers safe.

Greece on the hook for $ 1M after police are a no-show in court

WXXI News01-04-2024

Ken Budinski is suing the Greece Police Department after trees on his property at Bud Labs were allegedly cut down by the owners of a neighboring automotive garage. Budinski claims that the police department violated his 14th Amendment right to property by failing to protect his trees.

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Fights at Mall at Greece Ridge prompt response from law enforcement

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Fights broke out at the Mall at Greece Ridge, leading to the closure of the mall. Law enforcement officials assure the public that the security monitoring system in place at the mall, a result of continuous coordination between local police and mall security, is sufficient to keep shoppers safe.

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• Fights at Mall at Greece Ridge prompt response from law enforcement

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