Two Rochester area apartment communities sell for $16.3M
Two Rochester-area apartment complexes sold for a combined $16.3 million to a Perinton-based real estate investment firm.
Lawsuits claim landfill violates state Constitution
Two lawsuits have been filed by a citizens’ group claiming the continued operation of an eastside landfill violates the New York State Constitution.
Ganguly named Perinton town justice
The Perinton Town Board has appointed attorney Avik K. Ganguly as Perinton town justice to replace Michael Arnold, who retired as of Sept. 30. Ganguly will fill the remainder of […]
Perinton Justice Arnold retiring
Perinton Town Justice Michael H. Arnold is proud that, in 20 years on the bench, he never had to bang his gavel. “It’s on TV they bang the gavel all […]
Couple, both in 80s, found dead in Perinton backyard
Police investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found in the backyard of a Perinton home, but authorities don’t suspect foul play. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says […]
Zoning change could help historic hamlet
The historic hamlet of Bushnell’s Basin offers residents and visitors a shopping plaza, some upscale and chain eateries, convenience stores and gas stations, and a hotel, as well as use […]
Apartments may replace Perinton office buildings
The Perinton Hills Office Park had a good run in the 1970s and ‘80s, back when suburban office parks were the rage. Three of the buildings, tucked in a back […]
Housing plan back before board in Perinton
A proposed housing project in Perinton that drew the ire of neighbors is back before the town, although the updated version reflects some of their concerns. A presentation from the […]
Winterfest set Feb. 9-17
Canal pond hockey returns to Fairport on Saturday as the centerpiece of a Perinton townwide Winterfest event spanning two weekends. The event offers participatory and spectator activities in the village […]
Perinton housing plan put on hold
A decision on a major mix of senior rental housing in the Perinton hamlet of Egypt may not be coming until the end of December at the earliest, as a […]
Home rule drives local fracking decisions
The town of Perinton is the latest local government to restrict hydraulic fracturing within its borders. The town board unanimously adopted an outright ban this week. Supervisor James Smith said […]
Police release name of slain western NY woman
PERINTON — Authorities have released the name of the suburban Rochester woman found slain in her home last week. The Monroe County Medical Examiner’s office tells Rochester media outlets that 37-year-old Patricia Irish died from asphyxiation and multiple stab wounds.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
Law News
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search










