Small business waits more than six months for National Grid bill
WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (WRGB) — The owner of Lizzie Keays Kitchen and Cocktails paid his National Grid bill in November of 2025 and hasn’t received one since. The lights…
Suspension vs. Disciplinary Change of Placement
It would be unjust to penalize a student for behavior they cannot help when it is directly related to their disability. Hence, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
Legal experts weigh in as Perinton kidnapping case grows more complex
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — What started as a kidnapping case out of Perinton has grown into a complex legal case involving multiple suspects, competing narratives and possible…
Landscaper shot by stray bullet from belt-fed machine gun during nearby Air Force exercise, lawsuit says
FLORIDA (The Independent) — A South Florida landscaper was shot in the back by a stray bullet from a nearby police department gun range being used to familiarize a U.S. Air…
How to Prepare for a NYS Manifestation Determination Review in 2026
All students have due process rights when facing discipline in school, particularly when discipline interferes with their access to education. Students with disabilities have the…
Advancing technology fuels more sophisticated scams targeting all ages
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Advancements in technology are helping scammers become more sophisticated, making fraud harder to spot and harder to stop, according to New York…
Are You at Risk? New Audit Reveals Lack of Student Data Privacy Oversight
Student data and privacy is protected at school, right? Not so fast. While technology has long been commonplace in schools throughout the country, the largest school district in…
Behavioral Health and Disability: Does My Child Qualify for Enhanced Protections When Facing School Discipline in NY?
Students with disabilities have the same due process rights as their peers without disabilities, as well as additional protections to ensure their continued access to a free and…
How Can the MSPB Help Me as a Federal Employee?
Are you a federal employee dealing with an adverse employment issue? If so, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB, or Board) may be able to help provide relief. But to…
Troy man accused of online threats against local rabbi
TROY, N.Y. (WTEN) — A Troy man has been arrested after allegedly making antisemitic social media threats directed at a local religious leader and the Jewish community.…