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RAWNY aims to simplify system of resources for formerly incarcerated individuals
The Reentry Association of Western New York is looking to launch a groundbreaking public safety initiative aimed at serving the more than 2,000 individuals returning to Rochester each year. RAWNY […]
Variety of factors helping M&A industry rebound nicely
If it seems as though every month you’re reading about a new local merger or acquisition, you’re not wrong. The M&A industry has rebounded nicely since the slowdown that occurred […]
AG James tours state with funding to fight opioid epidemic
New York Attorney General Letitia James has begun a “HealNY” tour across the state, where she is delivering the first of up to $1.5 billion to combat the opioid epidemic. […]
RochesterWorks initiative aims to reduce gun violence through workforce development
RochesterWorks! has launched a $2.25 million gun violence prevention initiative that is designed to provide job opportunities for hundreds of Rochester young adults. The region’s largest nonprofit provider of workforce […]
Rochester activists urge Hochul to reinstate advocate for people with disabilities
Rochester’s Center for Disability Rights is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill to reinstate the Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities.
Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach bridges gaps so people don’t fall through
Jon Olsen was introduced to Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach’s Nielsen House in 2014, when he walked through the front door in handcuffs. Today he serves as the home’s director. “I […]
Many employers caught between the vaccine and a hard place
Vaccine mandates are becoming more popular among large corporations and small businesses alike. But one in five Americans remain vaccine-resistant. What is an employer to do? Luke Wright, a partner […]
World Relief Western New York works to further local resettlement efforts
Refuge Rochester LLC has merged with World Relief to become World Relief Western New York, a nonprofit Christian humanitarian organization that works to bring sustainable solutions to some of the […]
Former assistant AG returns to Rochester to lay down roots, joins Bolanos Lowe
Kyle Sturgess has, in a manner of speaking, come full circle in his career. Sturgess, who most recently served as a New York state assistant attorney general, has returned to […]
New York to receive $1.1 billion in opioid epidemic settlement
Three of the nation’s largest drug distributors have agreed to pay up to $1.1 billion to New York state to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Wolford will be first woman to serve as chief judge for WDNY
On Wednesday, the Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford will become the first woman to serve as chief judge of the Western District of New York, and will hold the distinction of […]
Ontario County woman pleads guilty to stealing pension payments
An Ontario County woman has pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing more than $2,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Retirement System. New York State […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Cindy W. v. Waterloo Central School Dist.
- Court of Appeals – Hateful Conduct Law: Volokh, et al. v. James
- Second Circuit – Free Exercise: Miller v. McDonald
- Court of Appeals – Recording police activity: Reyes v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – Tax liens and levies: Besicorp v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
- Fourth Department -Tax assessment: Syracuse University v. City of Syracuse
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
Law News
- Greece man accused of stealing from class-action settlement funds
- NY AG investigating Schuyler County death involving DOCCS officer
- Rochester man files suit over ‘warning notice’ from ICE
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- 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
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