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Cuomo nominates two to Court of Appeals
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced nominations to fill two seats on the New York State Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. The nominations are pending confirmation by the New York State Senate. “These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse backgrounds and experience to their positions, and I am confident their service […]
State doles out more than $700 million for economic development projects
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Thursday that more than $700 million in economic and community development funding has been awarded through this year’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The effort to infuse the economy and create jobs was established in 2011. Since then, more than $4.6 billion has been awarded to more than 5,200 projects […]
Cuomo orders flags lowered for slain NYC police officer
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff to honor Officer Randolph Holder, a New York City police officer who was shot and killed Tuesday in the line of duty. Flags will be flown at half-staff until Officer Holder’s interment. “Last night, one of New York’s Finest […]
Left, right ally against Cuomo’s Start-Up NY
ALBANY — An unlikely coalition from New York’s political right and left has called for the suspension of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Start-Up NY economic development program following reports of modest initial success and significant marketing costs. The group represents the broadest attack on Cuomo’s program so far and includes the state Conservative Party and the […]
State support for anti-poverty programs
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Sunday that $438,000 is available to support new AmeriCorps programs that combat poverty and fight inequality in the Rochester area. Programs that receive funding will complement the work of the governor’s Rochester Anti-Poverty Task Force by increasing access to critical services for individuals in need, including child care, health care, […]
Governor, mayor issue Indiana travel bans
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren issued travel bans to the Indiana after Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law. The law prevents the government from infringing on people’s religious beliefs, but critics say it also allows them to discriminate against other people on the basis […]
Appointments have Buffalo connection
Among appointments Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday are Rose Rodriguez, who spearheaded several agency efforts linked to his Buffalo Billion and other initiatives; and Elizabeth De Leon Bhargava, a SUNY Buffalo Law School graduate. Rodriguez, who received her bachelor’s degree and law degree from Fordham University, has been appointed chief diversity officer. She has […]
Witnesses call for police reform
The mother of an unarmed young man shot and killed by police in the early morning hours prior to what was supposed to be his wedding Nov. 25, 2006, is among members of 18 families asking Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to establish a special prosecutor’s office. Wearing a shirt with a photo of her deceased […]
Judiciary urged to keep its budget under cap
The state judiciary is expected to reduce its budget to come within the 2 percent cap established by the administration of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo four years ago. The governor did not specifically address the judiciary’s proposed $2.1 billion spending plan while he was outlining his own $142 billion 2015 Opportunity Agenda on Wednesday, but […]
Juvenile justice reforms proposed
The age of criminal responsibility would be raised for youth in New York state under a proposal announced Monday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and expected to be further addressed today in his State of the State speech. Under the proposal, the age of juvenile jurisdiction would be raised to 18, allowing 16 and 17-year-old […]
Cuomo nominates Fahey to Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Justice Eugene M. Fahey of Buffalo is Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s nominee for the state Court of Appeals. “Justice Fahey’s distinguished career, background and years of service on the bench will make him a formidable member of the Court of Appeals,” Cuomo said in making the announcement in a release Thursday, meeting […]
Cuomo to propose property tax credit program
HEMPSTEA (AP) — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing a $1.66 billion property tax credit program. He made the announcement Wednesday at Hofstra University on Long Island. Cuomo says Long Island homeowners have the highest property tax burden in the country. He says the tax credit would apply to homeowners whose property tax burden exceeds […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Fourth Department – Show-up identification: People v. Waggoner
- Fourth Department – Association: Victory Village Tenants Assoc. v. Evergreen Communities, et al.
- Second Circuit – In personam jurisdiction: Kaplan v. Bank Saderat PLC
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Verdugo v. Fox Building Group
- Fourth Department – Out-of-possession landlord: Truax v. M.D. Meyer’s Properties
- Fourth Department – Discovery: Sylvester v. Sanders
Law News
- Espinosa named general counsel at Greenlight Networks
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
- Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
- Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
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