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…
Rochester man sentenced on drug and gun charges
ROCHESTER — A 52-year-old Rochester man was sentenced Friday to 75 months in prison following a conviction or possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in…
Rochester man charged with DWI
BATAVIA — A 29-year-old Rochster man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on ST-33. According to New York State Police, Joseph R. Powell was stopped for…
Greater Rochester International Airport awarded nearly $40 M
ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester International Airport was awarded $39.8 million in funding to activate the airport’s $63.4 million transformation. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement this morning. “This project…