Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Eighteen members of the New York Army National Guard hailing from Western New York were recently promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They…
Sabres assign Fedun to Rochester
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Taylor Fedun to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The Sabres, who won 3-2 Friday night in overtime against the…
Pittsford man pleads guilty to million dollar food stamp fraud scheme
ROCHESTER — Sixty-one-year-old Irving Feldman of Pittsford pleaded guilty Friday to food stamp fraud before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a maximum penalty of…
Chaffee man charged with theft from Crosby’s, 7-Eleven
A 66-year-old Chaffee man was charged Friday with three counts of petit larceny, accused of stealing from two convenience stores earlier this week. According to New York State Police, Thomas…
Bronx man pleads guilty to gun charge
BUFFALO — A 31-year-old Bronx man pleaded guilty Friday to possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance, before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The…
Randolph man charged with violating court order
RANDOLPH — A 61-year-old Randolph man was charged Friday with first-degree criminal contempt, accused of violating an order of protection. According to New York State Police, Troopers responded to a…
SARGENT: Two wonders one frame; So you’re a ‘Passionate Photographer?’ Please.
Do you remember that song Show and Tell? Well I sometimes get into some deep thought and reflection and it always leads to some pretty profound opinions. Of coarse it…
Brooklyn man sentenced for role in Rochester drug conspiracy
ROCHESTER — A 44-year-old Brooklyn man who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more of crack…
Dunkirk man pleads guilty in major cocaine conspiracy
BUFFALO — Fourty-year-old David Jesus Pagan of Dunkirk pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine and being a…
Attorney general issues end-of-year shopping (scam) alert
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued tips for New Yorkers finishing up their holiday shopping. “As New Yorkers start making final holiday purchases for their family…