New York Army National Guard announces soldier promotions
LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition…
Gas prices higher than a year ago
While gas prices in Buffalo remain unchanged — and Rochester is up just 2 cents per gallon — this weeks marks somewhat of a milestone in that prices are higher…
Jury convicts Rochester man of murder
ROCHESTER — A 39-year-old Rochester man was convicted of murder, conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin and possessing firearms during, in relation to and in furtherance…
Rochester man sentenced on child pornography charge
ROCHESTER — A 24-year-old Rochester man who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S.…
State reaches settlement with Rochester-area contractors
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced settlement agreements with five Rochester-area companies that falsely claimed to meet state diversity requirements in order to win and maintain…
Rochester man sentenced for possession of child pornography
ROCHESTER — A 40-year-old Rochester man who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced this week to 97 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P.…
Webster man sentenced for failing to pay income taxes
ROCHESTER — A 37-year-old Webster man who was convicted of two misdemeanor counts of failing to file federal income tax returns, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, six months…
Nearly $13 M awarded for cities to combat vacant and ‘Zombie’ homes
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced grant awards totaling $12.6 million to help 76 cities, towns, and villages across the state address the problem of vacant properties…
Gas prices increase across the board
Gas prices in Rochester and Buffalo both increased in the past week, as did state and national prices. In Rochester, the average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline is…
Traffic stop leads to pot possession charge
JAMESTOWN — A 26-year-old Rochester man was charged this morning with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on East 2nd Street. According to New York State Police, Sherod…