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Motion to Dismiss Allegations Against Cuomo in Hoyt Harassment Case
A lawsuit against Sam Hoyt, the former regional president of the Empire State Development Corporation, was filed in November and... more
Suspended Buffalo Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges
On Tuesday, December 5, Buffalo Police Officer Joseph Hassett pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accuses him of... more
DA Determining Charges in Homeowner’s Shooting of a Child
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the face and lost his right eye after throwing a rock at a home... more
Suspended Buffalo Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges
On Tuesday, December 5, Buffalo Police Officer Joseph Hassett pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accuses him of... more
Boy Shot in Attempted Break-In
A 12-year-old boy is recovering at ECMC after being shot near the corner of Broadway and Quincy. Police say the... more
Rand Paul Allegedly Assaulted by Neighbor
In early November, Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) suffered extreme injuries in an altercation with a neighbor. Senator Paul was allegedly... more
Sam Hoyt Sexual Harassment Investigation
Sam Hoyt, former regional president for Empire State Development, stepped down from his position on Monday, October 30. It was... more
Investigation into Fatal ATV Accident
Mikaela Gwitt, a 14-year-old girl from Cheektowaga, was killed in an ATV accident that took place on October 21. I... more
Know Your Rights in the Digital Age
Can your cellphone or laptop be searched when you are at the airport or crossing the border? What are your... more
2017 Legal Elite Top 10
I recently had the honor of being named to the Buffalo Law Journal's 2017 Legal Elite Top 10. Congratulations to... more