Rochester’s Wronko receives Phi Kappa Phi award
BATON ROUGE, La. — Elizabeth Wronko of Rochester recently was awarded a Love of Learning award worth $500 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi–the nation’s oldest and most…
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…
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…
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…
WNY National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Several members of the New York Army National Guard from Western New York were recently given new ranks and responsibilities in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility…
Local students awarded Clarkson scholarships
POTSDAM — Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year, including several from Western New York. Samuel J. Hogan of Boston,…
State sues Rochester contractor for allegedly defrauding consumers
ROCHESTER – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today that his office filed legal action seeking a permanent injunction against a Rochester-based home improvement contractor who contracted to perform home…
Gas prices rise following OPEC announcement
Gas prices increased across the board in the last week, up a penny in Buffalo and Rochester, and up even more statewide and nationally, according to AAA. The price of…
Rochester man charged with pot possession
JAMESTOWN — A 29-year-old Rochester man was charged Sunday with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. According to New York State Police, Zuri Johnson was pulled over for…
AAA comments on Rochester abandoning red light camera program
AAA released a statement in response to City of Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren’s announcement that the red light camera traffic safety program will be ending Dec. 31. AAA strongly supports…