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Cuomo has spoken to AG hopefuls and will meet with some
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As the state Legislature prepares to interview candidates for New York attorney general, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has already spoken with several people interested in […]
Cuomo speaks up for keeping Columbus statue in New York City
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he favors keeping a prominent Christopher Columbus statue that has been suggested for review by a commission examining items deemed “symbols of hate” on New York […]
Plaques honoring Lee removed; Cuomo wants streets renamed
NEW YORK (AP) — Plaques honoring Gen. Robert E. Lee were removed from a church property in Brooklyn on Wednesday, and the governor called on the Army to remove the […]
New York backyards off-limits to neighborly video snooping
Spying on your neighbor’s backyard barbecue with video surveillance is now illegal in New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill cracking down on the unauthorized invasion of privacy […]
New York gets tougher on community center bomb threats
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats against community centers. The Democratic governor approved the legislation […]
Cuomo OKs tougher penalties for bomb threats
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to sign into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats. The Democratic governor plans to approve the legislation on Monday. It was passed […]
Cynthia Nixon knocks Cuomo but won’t commit to challenge him
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Actress Cynthia Nixon has plenty of criticism for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, though she’s not saying whether she’ll run against him next year. Appearing on NBC’s “Today” […]
Cuomo: New York will make it easier to register to vote
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered all state agencies to provide voter registration information in an effort to increase participation in elections. The Democrat announced the executive action on […]
Keeping Your Balance: NY’s ‘free-tuition’ program comes with a catch
I am sure everyone has heard of Gov. Andrew Cuomo offering free tuition, and whether you agree with it or not, we should all know the details. On April 7, […]
Lawmakers criticize Genesee Brewing expansion over China-made tanks
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Some politicians are irritated that a Rochester brewery receiving state economic development funding bought beer fermentation tanks from China that could have been produced in New […]
Manufacturers to begin driverless car tests on New York
New York car manufacturers can now apply to test driverless cars on public highways. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the state will begin accepting applications from companies looking to […]
New York permits all union members to deduct dues on state taxes
New York union dues are now fully tax deductible under a state budget provision backed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo on Friday ceremonially signed a bill in New York City […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Interest-on-escrow accounts: Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A.; Hymes v. Bank of America, N.A.
- Fourth Department – Relation back doctrine: Poindexter v. The State of New York
- Fourth Department – Double jeopardy: People v. Royal
- Fourth Department – Real property claims — Summary judgment Penn v. Rochester Rev Holdings, LLC
- Second Circuit – Breach of lease agreement: Delsha 60 Ninth, LLC v. Free People of PA LLC
- Court of Appeals – Zoning: Smith et al. v. Town of Thompson Planning Board, et al.
- Fourth Department – Right to Appeal: People v. Nixon
- Court of Appeals – Vehicle and Traffic Law: Second Child, et al. v. Edge Auto Inc., et al.
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Provencher, et al. v. Bimbo Food Bakeries Distribution, LLC, et al.
- Fourth Department – Extreme Risk Protection Act: NYS Police v. Galliher
- Fourth Department – Division of Human Rights: NYS Assembly v. NYS Div. of Human Rights, et al.
Law News
- Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
- New trial ordered in child sex abuse case
- Rochester, Monroe County to pay $1.75M to officer blinded in stabbing
- Drug conviction reversed over faulty indictment
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- WNY nursing home fraud settlement could total $9M
- Elmira settles federal lawsuit over police encounter for $2.5M
- Lawsuit claims Chili man was cheated out of home equity
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