Rochester woman sentenced for stealing VA benefits
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Lisa Benincasa, 54, of Rochester, who was convicted of theft of government monies, was sentenced by…
Nazareth College makes big gain in rankings
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Nazareth College in the top tier of colleges and universities in the category of Best Regional Universities-North in…
WNYers welcomed to Univ. of Iowa Class of 2019
STAFF REPORTS IOWA CITY, Iowa — UI welcomes six students from Western New York to the Class of 2019. Local students include: Michael Miletich of Buffalo Alexandra Curtis of Hamburg…
Rochester man charged with selling counterfeit coins
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Timothy Meacham, 32, of Rochester, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with fraudulently selling counterfeit coins. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years…
New York Guard volunteers from Rochester recognized
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces recent awards and individual recognitions for members of the New York…
Owner of “Fast Cash Tax” pleads guilty to conspiring to defraud IRS
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Jason Jimenez, 39, of Rochester, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service, before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a…
Nazareth College introduces new SPARK Grant to fund early career experiences
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Nazareth College is making a bold investment in its students with its new SPARK grant (Students Pursuing Academic and Real-world Knowledge). The pilot program, launching in…
6 from WNY being career with National Guard
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard —…
Canadian man pleads guilty to conspiring to defraud US, stealing government funds
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — A Canadian man pleaded guilty toda to conspiring to defraud the United States and stealing government funds, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg…
NY Army National Guard PFC Tyler Wilson, a Rochester resident, trains in Australia
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM — New York Army National Guard Pfc. Tyler Wilson, a Rochester resident and an infantryman assigned to Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry stands guard at an…