Rockland County man sentence for role in mortgage fraud scheme
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Daniel Badu, 56, of New City, NY, who was convicted of conspiring to commit mail and wire…
Rochester man sentence for possession of child pornography
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Eric Birkedahl, 32, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to…
Higgins announces House passage of legislation to raise minimum wage to $15
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House passage of H.R. 582, the Raise the Wage Act, by a vote of 231-199. It’s been more than a decade since the…
New York Army National Guard promotions announced
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in…
Wings hang on to beat Tides, 5-4
STAFF REPORTS The Red Wings knocked off the Norfolk Tides, 5-4, Wednesday night from Harbor Park. The Wings (47-49) seemingly broke the game open with a four-spot in the fifth…
Today’s forecast: Showers and thunderstorms with a high near 82
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 82. Tonight, there’s a slight chance…
Brito’s hit caps Bisons rally in 5-3 win over Knights
STAFF REPORTS Trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Bisons erupted for a four-run rally, culminating in Socrates Brito‘s two-run single to right field with the bases…
Gillibrand introduces comprehensive flood insurance reform bill
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), along with eight Senate colleagues, announced bipartisan legislation to extend and reform the National Flood…
Collins introduces legislation to withhold funds from states that give driver licenses to illegal immigrants
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Collins introduced The Red Light Act, his new legislation that withholds federal highway funds from any state that grants driver licenses or identification…
New York Army National Guard soldiers competing in national Best Warrior competition in Oklahoma
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM — Two New York Army National Guard Soldiers are at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma this week participating in the Army National Guard’s nationwide Best Warrior Competition. Sgt. 1st…