Most weapons used in gun violence locally were obtained unlawfully, police say. The impact of these crimes—from trauma to economic costs—is substantial. Is enough being done to curb this violence and aid victims?
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What’s next for Ponzi scheme’s victims?
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Perry Santillo’s guilty plea could be a factor in a class-action claim brought against two banks where the fraudster held accounts used in his scheme.
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Farmington man sues Juul Labs
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The complaint, one of a growing number nationwide, alleges the company falsely portrayed its e-cigarettes as a safe alternative to smoking.
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Mr. Dominic’s on Main faces sexual harassment charges
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In an unusual step, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has taken on the role of plaintiff in the case against the Fairport restaurant.
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The D.A.’s petition drive: for or against justice?
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James Moore, who murdered teenager Pamela Moss in 1962, is New York State’s longest-serving prisoner. Each time Moore’s case comes up for parole, the Monroe County district attorney circulates a petition opposing his release. Should these petitions continue?
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Colgate Divinity site rezoning triggers lawsuit
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The legal action brought last week by neighbors of the former Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School campus followed City Council approval of rezoning for Angelo Ingrassia’s redevelopment plan.
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Developer sues Rochester over brownfield cleanup
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Mark IV Enterprises affiliate Highland Grove contends the city should help pay for environmental remediation at the site of its Goodman Street apartment project.
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Copyright case awaits further action
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Rochester Institute of Technology is once again enmeshed in a dispute with film critic Stanley Kauffman’s estate. A recent circuit court reversal leaves RIT with virtually no options other than settling the suit or taking its chances in a jury trial.
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For La’Ron Singletary, trust comes first
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The new Rochester Police Department leader says he’s “chief for everyone,” but as an African American he understands why some in the community have little faith they will be treated fairly by law enforcement officers. He plans to earn their trust.
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A federal legal battle takes a new turn
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A lawsuit filed by SEIU Local 200United in the Western District of New York takes aim at what unions see as Trump administration union-busting executive orders.
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A question of culpability
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If a bank employee helped fraudsters run a Ponzi scheme, should the bank be held responsible and forced to repay defrauded investors? A local court case may provide an answer to that question.