College and job fair planned at Hall of Justice
A college and job fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Monroe County Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd.
NY appeals court cuts sentence in Monroe County homicide case
In a split decision, a state appeals court has reduced the prison sentence in a homicide case from 25 years to five years.
Tenant buys small suburban Rochester retail plaza
A retail plaza on Long Pond Road in Greece has been sold for $1.3 million to one of the anchor tenants, documents show.
Landmark Society wants court to void Rochester Planning Commission decision
The Landmark Society of Western New York is Rochester, claiming the city wrongly denied landmark status for the historic Cutler Mail Chute building.
Brian Green sworn in as Monroe County district attorney
Newly appointed Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green, previously an assistant district attorney, has been sworn in.
Former Rochester used car property will become cannabis dispensary
A former used car dealership facility was sold to an out-of-state entity that intends to convert the property into a cannabis dispensary.
Bello appoints new Monroe County Attorney
Matthew Schwartz has been appointed new Monroe County Attorney and will assume those duties on Wednesday.
Town judge appointed new Monroe County district attorney
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a new Monroe County district attorney, replacing Sandra Doorley after her August resignation.
Positive sign for former Li-Cycle Hub: Pike releases $7M in liens
Pike Construction Services has released mechanic's liens totaling more than $7 million on the stalled Li-Cycle Rochester Hub.
Historic Hungerford Building in Rochester faces foreclosure
The Hungerford Building, once a thriving home for creatives in Rochester but now a symbol of urban real estate neglect, is facing foreclosure.
NY appeals court revives contested will probate case
A New York appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit challenging the validity of a will after the case was dismissed by a lower court.
$1M home sales surge across Greater Rochester market
Million-dollar home sales reached 86 in Greater Rochester over the past year, with non-waterfront luxury properties seeing a 72% jump.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Reformation of lease: Laun v. Stewart
- Fourth Department – Medical malpractice: Hutchins v. Mestad
- Fourth Department – Peremptory challenges: People v. Jones
- Fourth Department – Assault and imprisonment: People v. Heffernan
- Second Circuit – Miranda: United States v. Pence
- Fourth Department – Relation-back doctrine: Hagerty v. Klein
- Fourth Department – CPL 440 motion: People v. Dennis
- Second Circuit – Seizure of property: Campbell v. Broome County
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Fogel v. Kaleida Health
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Cheung v. Tran
Law News
- Clients reimbursed $7.6M for lawyers’ wrongdoing in NY
- NY Court of Appeals reverses convictions on speedy trial grounds
- NY Court of appeals reverses arson conviction over illegal arrest
- NY judicial watchdog recommends removing judge
- Judge dismisses traffic tickets and criticizes lower court personnel
- Ithaca woman gets prison time for fatal crash that killed Millport man
- UPS claims NY fees and penalties are unconstitutional
- NY Court of Appeals to review judge’s potential ouster















