Auburn woman sentenced to 10 years in double stabbing case
An Auburn woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a double stabbing in the city last year, prosecutors said. Kelly M. Vroman, 40, also received five years of post-release supervision, according to ... more
Cash App operator to pay $45 million in fraud protection settlement
The company behind Cash App will pay $45 million and change its fraud protection practices under a multistate settlement announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James. James and a bipartisan coalition of 45 other ... more
Five Points staff injured in series of prison incidents
A sergeant and four correction officers were injured during a series of violent incidents over four weeks at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus, according to the state correction officers union. NYSCOPBA said the incidents ... more
Charges against Ithaca man who helped woman in dog attack dropped
Charges against an Ithaca man who helped a woman during a dog attack outside Wegmans have been dismissed. Ira McKinley had faced four charges after the June incident ... more
Report urges sweeping changes after deaths at New York prisons
An outside review of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision found systemic safety, accountability and modernization problems after the killings of two incarcerated men at neighboring state prisons. The WilmerHale report, ... more
Geneva councilor rejects plea offer
A Geneva city councilor has rejected a plea offer in a felony drug case. The case against Councilor-at-Large Ahmad J. Whitfield could now proceed to an Ontario County grand jury ... more
James Bain: Crafting a Legal Legacy Through Lifelong Pursuit and Professional Growth
In a world often quick to categorize individuals by age, James Bain stands as a compelling testament to the power of continuous engagement and intellectual vitality. His long and distinguished career in law is not ... more
Port Byron gets probation in fraud case
A recovery group that helps people through addiction lost more than $2,800 to a former worker, according to The Citizen. Justin M. Pendleton, 38, of Port Byron, submitted fraudulent time sheets while working as a ... more
Court backs state’s electric building mandate
New York’s all-electric building mandate cleared a major legal hurdle Tuesday, according to Spectrum News 1. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled the state law does not conflict with federal rules on gas ... more
James says court blocked public service loan forgiveness rule
New York Attorney General Letitia James said a federal judge has permanently blocked a Trump administration rule that would have restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The ruling prevents the U.S. Department ... more
New York to receive 4.9 million eggs in price-fixing settlement
New York will receive about 4.9 million donated eggs for food banks and community organizations under a multistate settlement with three major egg producers accused of coordinating to raise prices. Attorney General Letitia James announced ... more
Lawsuit targets Wells campus sale
A legal fight over the former Wells College campus is escalating, according to The Citizen. The Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge has sued Wells College after the school canceled the $12.5 million sale of its ... more
Cayuga County DA says five convictions affirmed by appeals court
The Appellate Division, Fourth Department has affirmed convictions or sentencing decisions involving five Cayuga County defendants, District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci announced Friday. The rulings, issued June 5 and June 26, leave in place cases ... more
Former historical society president admits stealing more than $62K
The former president of the Clarendon Historical Society pleaded guilty to a felony after investigators said she stole more than $62,000 from the nonprofit. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Orleans County District Attorney Susan Howard and ... more
USPS employee sentenced for stealing workers’ comp benefits
A United States Postal Service employee from Erie County has been sentenced after admitting he stole nearly $10,000 in workers' compensation benefits intended for his then-girlfriend's deceased mother, state officials said. New York State Workers' ... more
Arzuaga pleads guilty in Nordquist murder case
Precious Arzuaga pleaded guilty to all counts of an Ontario County indictment tied to the kidnapping, torture, sexual abuse and murder of Sam Nordquist, prosecutors said. Ontario County District Attorney Jason MacBride said Arzuaga entered ... more
Auburn death investigation still active, police say
Auburn police say their investigation into a suspicious death remains active, according to The Citizen. Daniel Sitterly, 50, was found dead near Elizabeth and Steel streets on June 14. Investigators continue working the case, but ... more
Prisoner who threw urine at officer pleads guilty
Throwing urine at a prison nurse and correction officer has led to another felony conviction for an incarcerated man, according to The Citizen. Levar Murray, 48, was found guilty of two counts of aggravated harassment ... more
Nurse, officers injured at Elmira Correctional Facility
A registered nurse suffered a fractured shoulder and three security staff members were injured after an inmate grabbed the nurse during medication delivery at Elmira Correctional Facility, according to the state correction officers union. The ... more
