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…
State recovers over $500K in local doctor’s fraudulent Medicaid billings
ROCHESTER – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the resolution of criminal charges and civil liability arising from billing practices at Clifford Hurley, D.O. LLC, a medical practice in…
Richard J. Calhoon — Aug. 21, 1926 – Oct. 2, 2016
Richard J. Calhoon entered peacefully into rest October 2, 2016 in the care of Hospice with his family by his side. Richard was born in Rochester, NY and moved to…
New York gas prices hit or miss
Even though many states have switched over to winter blend gasoline and there remain abundant crude oil supplies, gas prices have seen some changes this week. The national average price…
Five from WNY enroll at USC Upstate
SPARTANBURG, SC — Five students from Western New York have enrolled at USC Upstate for fall semester: Zachary Blakeslee of Clymer Tiffany Fiel of Niagara Falls Kaitlyn Kennedy of Brockport…
Former Xerox employee charged in credit union robbery and murder
ROCHESTER — A 56-year-old Rochester man was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with a 2003 credit union robbery resulting in death and possession and discharge of a firearm in…
Tonawanda man charged with preparing fraudulent tax returns for Rochester business
ROCHESTER — A 55-year-old Tonawanda man was charged by criminal complain with preparing fraudulent tax returns — punishable by up to three years in prison and a $100,000 fine. Assistant…