Recent Articles from Staff and Wire Reports
VNS names new president, CEO
The University of Rochester Medicine’s home care agency, Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service, has appointed Jane Shukitis of Gates as president and CEO. She […]
Kodak helps vets connect with past
Kodak Alaris is working with the Democrat & Chronicle to help reunite Korean War veterans and their families with more than 150 recently discovered historical photographs. The 8-by-10-inch glossy, black […]
Slain officer remembered
Rochester Police Officer Daryl Pierson and his partner, Officer Mike Dipaola, were honored Friday at the 10th annual Human Service Worker luncheon. Pierson was killed in the line of duty […]
Tips for comparing health care plans
A brochure offering tips to New Yorkers buying health insurance coverage for 2015 is available online through the office of the attorney general. The pamphlet, “Shopping for Health Insurance Coverage,” […]
Driver convicted in fatal accident
Taylor Carbonaro, 24, was found guilty Wednesday of manslaughter and drunken driving charges in the Feb. 17, 2012 crash in the town of Sweden that claimed the life of his […]
First responders Mass
A “First Tuesday – First Responders Mass” was held Tuesday at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 601 Edgewood Ave., Brighton. Various representatives from all areas of public safety were […]
Legal officers can control costs
The 15th annual Altman Weil Chief Legal Officer Survey finds corporate law departments are wielding their buying power to drive down expenditures on outside counsel, and innovating from within to […]
Stand with families and children
The findings of a Center for Governmental Research report on “Child Care Subsidies in Monroe County — An Analysis of Need and Availability” will be presented at a forum at […]
Ice rink hosting salute to veterans
The city of Rochester will honor veterans by hosting the annual Skate and Salute event at Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. There will be with […]
Rochester training and career fair
The city of Rochester and the University of Rochester will host the Rochester Employment Training and Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Staybridge Suites Hotel, […]
Thousands attend SUNY Polytechnic Institute activities
More than 3,000 people attended Community Day events this weekend at three SUNY Polytechnic Institute locations across the state. Participants learned about powerful scientific concepts underpinning advances in technology. Community […]
Tops has new ‘price lock’ guarantee
Tops Friendly Markets is rolling out a new list of hundreds of regularly purchased items included in “Tops’ Price Lock Guarantee” running through Jan. 3. Some popular brand name items […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
- Court of Appeals – Mandated judicial retirement: Miller, et al. v. State of New York, et al.
- Fourth Department – Judicial misconduct: Pitts-Davis v. The Onondaga County DA
- Second Circuit – Property demolition: Levin, Vodka Properties LLC v. City of Buffalo
Law News
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
- Split NY Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction




