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Median Monroe County home price soars past $300,000
The median home price in Monroe County climbed to another new high, hitting $308,500 in May, according to the New York State Association of Realtors.
Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
A New York appeals court has vacated weapons convictions because of an illegal search and improperly obtained statements.
Lawsuit claims ‘secret’ recipes were stolen from Genesee County restaurant
The owners of a Genesee County restaurant have filed a lawsuit claiming former employees stole trade secret recipes for use at a competing eatery.
NY appeals court overturns drug conviction over illegal search
A state appeals court has reversed a drug conviction and dismissed an indictment because of an illegal police search.
NY appeals court reverses child name change order
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that approved the name change of a girl despite her father’s opposition.
Genesee County golf course sued over alleged golf cart malfunction
A Genesee County couple is suing for injuries suffered when a golf cart allegedly malfunctioned at a golf course.
Genesee County judge dismisses burglary charges on speedy trial grounds
A Genesee County Court judge has dismissed felony burglary and criminal mischief charges because of a speedy trial violation.
Genesee County town goes to court to stop unpermitted music festival
Officials in Darien are seeking a restraining order to stop a property owner from hosting a music festival without first obtaining the required permits.
Genesee bridge gets weight restrictions
The Route 20 (Broadway Road) bridge over Tonawanda Creek in the town of Alexander, Genesee County, is being restricted to vehicles weighing 14 tons or less and the shoulders are […]
Colombian co. breaks ground on yogurt plant
BATAVIA — A South American yogurt maker has broken ground on a new manufacturing plant in western New York that will be the company's first facility in North America. Local media outlets report that executives from Bogota, Colombia-based Alpina Foods ...
Genesee County man sentenced
Donald G. Vanelli II, 48, of LeRoy, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to 210 months in prison for distribution and conspiracy to possess 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Genesee County to ring bells to mark Civil War’s start
BATAVIA — The historian for a western New York county that lost 274 men in the Civil War hopes bells throughout the county will be rung next week to mark the 150th anniversary of conflict's start.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Castaneda
- Fourth Department – Search warrant: People v. Anderson
- Fourth Department – Probable cause: People v. Asbury
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Berry
- Fourth Department – Grandparent custody: Barrett v. Gaines
Law News
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee