The New York State budget continues to be negotiated but, as of yet, no agreement has been reached. One issue... more
I wrote a guest column that appeared in the March 27 issue of the Buffalo Law Journal. In “Legally defending... more
On Friday, a two-year-old boy was taken to the emergency room with severe injuries. He was put on life support,... more
Yesterday morning, a passerby saw a 4-year-old girl walking alone near Frankie's Donuts in Niagara Falls. The young girl was... more
NRP Properties filed a lawsuit alleging that Mayor Byron Brown and others were engaged in “pay-to-play”. A federal judge recently... more
Orchard Park Police have arrested Billie Becker for allegedly embezzling approximately $1,000,000 from her employer, Towne Automotive. I spoke to... more
The conviction of Matthew Kuzdzal in the 2013 sexual assault and murder of 5-year-old Eain Brooks was recently overturned due... more
Over the past decade, criminal statutes and sanctions against businesses have surfaced from within federal regulations. These statutes allow what... more
On November 10, a Niagara Falls councilman was charged with an elections law violation. I spoke to WGRZ about the... more
On November 3, a Manhattan judge upheld New York's ban on ballot selfies. I spoke to WGRZ's Scott Levin about... more
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