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A Marblehead, Massachusetts, couple hopes to make prompt, quality legal advice as ubiquitous on college campuses as sticker-covered laptops and red Solo Cups. Bonnie and Jim Garaventi’s creation of StudentDefend.com was motivated by personal experience. They’re withholding the specific details, ...
Read More »Final notice to apply for COA post
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination on Wednesday issued its final public reminder to prospective candidates who wish to submit applications for the Jan. 1 vacancy on the Court of Appeals. Applications must be submitted no later than ...
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Read More »Seventh Judicial District commemorates 9/11
All courts throughout the eight-county Seventh Judicial District on Thursday commemorated the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a moment of silence before the start of the daily court calendars, honoring nearly 3,000 people who died 13 ...
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Read More »Buffalo City Grill shooter wants new trial
A former Buffalo man convicted of mass murder in a 2010 shooting outside a city restaurant is seeking a new trial. Susan C. Ministero, attorney for Ricardo McCray, Tuesday told an Appellate Division panel in the Fourth Department that her ...
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Read More »Convicted officer seeks new trial
A former Auburn police officer convicted of numerous charges, including receiving bribes and several counts of official misconduct, is seeking a new trial. The combination of prosecutorial misconduct and erroneous judicial rulings denied Brian K. Hutchings a fair trial, his ...
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Read More »Crackdown on gang nets 44 convictions
BUFFALO (AP) — Law enforcement officials say they’ve made a Buffalo neighborhood much safer following the arrests and convictions of dozens of members of a violent street gang. Federal prosecutors and local police officials say they’ve removed some 200 members ...
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Read More »Defense argues age factor in bad decisions
A 21-year-old former Rochester man is seeking to have his manslaughter conviction and lengthy sentenced overturned on several grounds, including the fact he was 17 at the time he joined in with a group of people in beating a man ...
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Read More »State police issue phone scam warning
The New York State Police is issuing a warning regarding the latest phone scam hitting the Western New York area. The state police have received several calls regarding phone scammers contacting residents and businesses stating they owe money or that ...
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Read More »Workers encouraged to blow the whistle
The Corporate Whistleblower Center is urging physicians or employees of any type of healthcare company to call them at (866) 714-6466 if they have well-documented proof the company is overbilling Medicare. The reward potential for the information, as noted at ...
Read More »Apple to tighten security after recent attacks
NEW YORK — Apple plans to tighten its online security measures to reduce the chances of its users being victimized by intrusions like the ones that stole nude photos from actress Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrities. CEO Tim Cook told ...
Read More »Services set for slain police officer
Funeral services for a Rochester police officer killed in the line of duty last week will be held at the Blue Cross Arena. Authorities say 32-year-old Daryl Pierson died after he was hit by a single shot fired Wednesday night ...
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Read More »Funding renewed for legal health program
A new grant is allowing Legal Assistance of Western New York Inc. to re-start its Community Health Advocates program to help people navigate their way through the health care and insurance system. “The primary goal is to help New Yorkers ...
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