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Fence keeps 50-ton boulder from landing on road
NIAGARA FALLS — A metal fence erected to keep rocks from falling onto a western New York road has done its job in a big way. Officials say the retaining fence kept a boulder weighing an estimated 50 tons ...
Businessman sentenced in corruption case
BUFFALO — Joseph Anderson, 51, of Sanborn, has been fined $50,000 by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny for conviction of mail fraud. Anderson’s cooperation with the government ...
Niagara Falls men sentenced for drugs
Shawn Mathews, 30, of Niagara Falls, has been sentenced to 66 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. Mathews was convicted of possessing and distributing 90 grams of crack cocaine.
Former Niagara Falls mayor gets 13-month sentence
BUFFALO — Former Niagara Falls Mayor Vince Anello has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for filing false statements with his electrical workers’ union. A federal court judge in Buffalo also ordered ...
Niagara Power to get $460M upgrade
BUFFALO — The New York Power Authority has approved a $460 million upgrade to the largest power producer in the state. The public authority on Tuesday approved a plan ...
Rainbow Bridge reopens
NIAGARA FALLS — The Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls has reopened following a law enforcement emergency drill. Traffic on both the Canadian and United States sides was rerouted for four hours ...
Closings loom for state parks, historic sites
ALBANY — No nuptials at Niagara Falls? Jones Beach off limits on a 90-degree day? The “Grand Canyon of the East” devoid of campers?
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
Law News
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
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