Top Senate Dem opposes Gorsuch
WASHINGTON — The top Senate Democrat said Thursday he will oppose President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee and lead a filibuster of the choice, setting up a politically charged showdown […]
Schumer chosen to speak at key Iowa Dem event
ALBANY — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer on Thursday was named the keynote speaker at a major Iowa event that’s previously featured some of the top figures in the national Democratic […]
Sen. to colleges: Control test-cramming drugs
ALBANY — Federal studies show as many as 1 in 3 college students frequently use easy to get stimulants without prescriptions to stay awake cramming for exams. Now U.S. Sen. […]
Schumer sees deal this week on immigration
WASHINGTON — A raucous public debate over the nation’s flawed immigration system is set to begin in earnest this week as senators finalize a bipartisan bill to secure the border, […]
Senators caution immigration deal not final
WASHINGTON — Even with one of the largest hurdles to an immigration overhaul overcome, optimistic lawmakers on Sunday cautioned they had not finished work on a bill that would provide […]
Schumer announces $500k for health network
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer has announced a $498,500 grant for the Rochester Primary Care Network. The funding will aid local dental health centers in Mount Morris and Lyons. “This […]
Feds announce funds for Penn Yan Airport
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced Tuesday that Penn Yan Airport in Yates County is set to receive $298,205 in U.S. Department of Transportation funds for airport facility upgrades.
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





