Some New Yorkers previously convicted of marijuana crimes will have those convictions wiped
(WBNG) — When someone is convicted of a crime, they face far more penalties than just prison, which is why legal experts say they are so excited about New York’s…
Marijuana legalization in NY: Now that it’s official, what can you really do?
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11)— Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Wednesday, legalizing adult-use of marijuana. But creating a system to get marijuana sales up and running…
Student loan debt forgiveness and the economic impact it could have in CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — President Joe Biden has expressed the need to forgive student loans, but the question remains how much. Right now, Biden supports $10,000 per student, except…
Two Rochester teens now charged with murder in Lyell Avenue arson case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Officials from the Monroe County District Attorney’s office announced elevated charges for two teens arrested in a fatal arson case on Lyell Avenue.…
Prosecutors surely will proceed in timely fashion this time in Morgan case
The government was embarrassed once already in an attempt to convict Robert Morgan and three others on fraud charges, so it’s safe to assume federal prosecutors believe very…
How the release of Daniel Prude grand jury records could create new legal terrain in NY
On Tuesday, after an announcement that police officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude had been cleared by a grand jury, state Attorney General Letitia James revealed that a…
Rochester Police officers involved in Daniel Prude case will not face criminal charges
New York State Attorney General Tish James announced Tuesday the seven Rochester Police officers involved in the Daniel Prude case will not face any criminal charges. James said…
NY lawmakers push to ban use of chemical irritants on minors
Days after body cam footage was released showing a 9-year old girl being pepper sprayed while handcuffed in the back of a police car in Rochester, New York State lawmakers are…
Local attorney weighs in on case of Rochester man charged in Capitol riot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Authorities arrested a Rochester man Friday for his alleged role in the January 6th Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. In the case of Dominic Pezzola, a…
Rochester Man Arrested in Connection With Riot at Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
A Rochester man is facing charges in connection with the riot at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. last week. “The criminal complaint charges that on or about January…