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Nov 30, 2023

Split court affirms gun conviction

In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed a gun conviction.

Nov 29, 2023

N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction

In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a gun conviction because of an illegal stop of a bicyclist.

The New York State Cannabis Control Board voted to approve a settlement that would allow more pot dispensaries to open across the state. (Photo by P. Remmell)
Nov 28, 2023

NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries

The New York State Cannabis Control Board voted to approve a settlement that would allow more pot dispensaries to open across the state.

Nov 28, 2023

NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search

In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a murder conviction because of an illegal police search.

Nov 27, 2023

NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel

The New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a conviction and granted a new trial because of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Nov 22, 2023

Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal

In a split decision, a state appeals court has affirmed a weapon conviction.

Nov 21, 2023

NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search

A New York appeals court has reversed a drug conviction and dismissed the charges because of an illegal police search.

Nov 20, 2023

Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power

New York state’s highest court has upheld a lower court ruling that Rochester’s Police Accountability Board (PAB) has no disciplinary powers.

Nov 20, 2023

Manslaughter conviction reversed after appeals court finds insufficient evidence

A New York appeals court has reversed a homicide conviction for insufficient evidence.

Nov 17, 2023

Rochester-area family sues over compromised medical records

A Rochester-area family is suing a nurse for improperly accessing their medical records.

Nov 16, 2023

Gov. Hochul signs Clean Slate Act, allowing certain criminal records to be sealed

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Clean Slate Act, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed years after an individual completes their sentence.

Nov 15, 2023

Class-action lawsuit filed over cyberattack affecting thousands of patients

A lawsuit has been filed against a doctors’ group after thousands of patients had their personal information compromised in a cyberattack.

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