The Supreme Court of the United States has refused to hear an appeal of two Ontario County tax foreclosure cases, which is expected to have long-term impacts on homeowners facing foreclosure in the future.

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A Victor man convicted of first-degree sexual abuse will get a new trial because of an error in the jury selection process and a judge’s decision to exclude a defense witness. Todd M. Collins, 36, was convicted in December 2014 ...

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GENEVA — An Ontario County man wanted for threatening a woman and two young children with a gun has been captured in Pennsylvania. Police in the Ontario County city of Geneva say Michael T. Anderson, 29, of 2760 County Road ...

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People seem to like Jeffrey L. Taylor’s photos, and a growing number of likes on Facebook has prompted a fundraising idea.

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Ontario County is about to be dropped from a lawsuit against New York state and five of its counties for allegedly failing to provide attorneys for poor defendants in criminal matters, in violation of the state and federal constitutions. The ...

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CANANDAIGUA (AP) — The New York Civil Liberties Union said it has reached an agreement with a central New York county it sued over how it handles providing criminal defense for poor or indigent defendants. The advocacy group said Thursday ...

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Supreme Court, Ontario County Deficiency Judgment Appraiser Fraud — Hearsay CVM Partners LLC v. Houle No. 98467 Judge Kocher Background: The action was commenced to foreclose on property. The court signed a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and ultimately a ...

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After 18 months of planning and incorporating discussions from representatives from all aspects of the legal system, Ontario County is preparing to initiate a treatment court that will address the unmet mental health needs of people who wind up in ...

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Even though Monroe and Ontario counties are ready to formally oppose stricter gun regulations implemented earlier this year, it appears Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sticking to his guns when it comes to the NY SAFE Act. Cuomo, in response to ...

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The issue of mandate relief has vexed local municipal leaders for some time. In Ontario County, residents soon will learn firsthand what the problem is all about. A detailed list of the mandates that drive up budgets will be included ...

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An Ontario County prosecutor is being warned about prosecutorial misconduct in a decision issued Friday by the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. The court, in People v. Huntsman (2012 NY Slip Op 04476), noted it is not the first time it ...

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Supreme Court, Ontario County Zoning Conditions Personal Conditions Mead Square Commons LLC v. Village of Victor 106515 Judge Doran Background: The plaintiff commenced an action for injunctive relief and declaratory judgment to set aside and prohibit enforcement of the § ...

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