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Niskayuna mom turns haunted yard into a frightfully good way to give back to families in need
By Michael Reyes
State workers get protection plan, family says they don't
Michael O'Reilly
Michael O'Reilly
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Michael O'Reilly has a robust background in investigative journalism, with over a decade of experience covering government affairs in Buffalo. He received his degree from Cornell University and has unearthed numerous stories of corruption and negligence at local and state levels through his work with various local outlets. His dedication to transparency drives his reporting.
More from Michael →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:31 PM · 1 min read
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When the McKiernan family received the Department of Environmental Conservation's work plan to investigate the extent of industrial waste and chemical contamination on their 99th Street property, a few pages immediately caught their attention. The plan included details outlining how workers should protect themselves while digging up the family's yard [...]
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