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‘Operation Work Brake’ results in 2,500 tickets
From June 9 to 13, the New York State Police in Troop T boosted patrols along the 570 mile state Thruway system as they launched “Operation Spring Brake.” The campaign […]
Defense community dinner tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 2013 Defense Community Dinner on Nov. 9 at Rochester Institute of Technology. Keynote speaker will be Supreme Court Justice Stephen K. Lindley, who sits […]
Cops nail Bills spectators
State police Sunday issued 97 tickets for various vehicle-and-traffic infractions during a driving while intoxicated saturation detail conducted in conjunction with the Buffalo Bills home game in Orchard Park. Troopers […]
Tickets available for Obama’s Buffalo visit
AMHERST — President Barack Obama’s appearance at the University at Buffalo as part of a two-day bus tour later this week will be open to the public, but tickets are […]
Defense community dinner tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 2012 Defense Community Dinner on Oct. 12 at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The event will begin with cocktails at 4:30 p.m. in […]
Troopers looking for distracted drivers
All next week, New York State Police in Western New York will be looking for distracted drivers, one of the most serious dangers on the roads — cell phone use […]
7,500 drivers ticketed for texts since July
ALBANY — New York officials say about 7,500 drivers around the state have gotten tickets since a tougher law against texting while driving kicked in last July. They say another […]
Onondaga detail targets distracted drivers
Dozens of tickets were given out by state police last week in Onondaga County during a distracted and aggressive driving enforcement detail on Interstate 81. The Troop D Commercial Enforcement Unit conducted 63 tractor trailer inspections, finding 42 violations.
NY troopers plan to target speeders this week
ALBANY — State Police have a message to motorists on New York's highways this week: Leave the speeding to the NASCAR drivers at Watkins Glen. Troopers plan to be out in force during the week of Aug. 8-14, declaring it "Speed Week."
Numerous holiday arrests made
More than 150 people in Erie and Wyoming counties were charged from Friday through Sunday as part of the state police’s Occupant Safety details and Sobriety Check Points. State police report throughout the weekend ...
State police issue 15 cell phone tickets
The New York State Police Zone II, Troop A, which encompasses Erie and Wyoming counties, issued 56 traffic tickets on Wednesday. Of those tickets, 15 were issued for talking on a cell phone while driving.
Ticket resale law leaves industry in limbo
A little-known state law allowing the resale of tickets for profit expired May 15, at least temporarily creating chaos and uncertainty for resellers and consumers doing business in New York.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary