Statement from acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood
PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT FROM ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL BARBARA UNDERWOOD: “I am honored to serve the people of New York as acting Attorney General. The work of this office is critically…
Common Cause/NY calls on Legislature to appoint a “placeholder” as Attorney General
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — In the wake of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s resignation, the Legislature shall select a replacement according to New York law. In response, Common Cause/NY…
Buffalo State Experts: Motivational interviewing more effective than lectures for teens
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Spend any time around teens and you know they’re adept at tuning out adults—especially if those adults are delivering a lecture about the teen’s drug…
URMC: Simple post-surgery step reduces bladder cancer recurrence
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Flushing the bladder with a common chemotherapy drug immediately after surgery significantly reduces the chances of bladder cancer returning, according to a major study led…
Multicultural celebration honors Daemen’s graduating students
STAFF REPORTS AMHERST, N.Y. — Daemen College Class of 2018 graduating students from diverse backgrounds were recognized at the college’s second annual ALHANA (African, Latino, Hispanic, Asian, Native American) Graduation…
Red Wings promo-packed homestand starts Tuesday night
STAFF REPORTS The Red Wings return to the friendly confines of Frontier Field for a promotion-packed six-game homestand on Tuesday, May 15. The homestand is highlighted by the first T-shirt…
URMC surgeons, NYS Troopers offer “Prescription Drug Take Back” May 19
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester community is invited to safely dispose prescription medications from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the University of Rochester Medical…
Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 73
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning. Tonight will be…
ALERT: Schneiderman resigns amid accusations of domestic violence
By SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwny.com NEW YORK — Within hours of accusations of domestic violence surfacing against New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, he has become former Attorney General Eric…
Rochester rallies for 7-3 win over Bisons on Sawyer’s grand slam
STAFF REPORTS Wynston Sawyer hit a grand slam as part of a five-run Rochester seventh inning that gave the Red Wings a 7-3 victory over the Bisons, Monday night at…