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The New York State Police are reminding drivers that the Move Over Law now applies to all roadside vehicles, not just emergency responders. Since the law expanded two years ago, citations have increased by 40%, rising from about 9,000 in 2023 to 12,000. Police are focusing on both enforcement and public awareness to help prevent […]
The rumor spread on multiple social media platforms such as Threads, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Reddit that U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law effective Aug. 1, 2025, making couples who have been in a relationship for five years automatically legally married. “Trump just signed a bill effective Aug. 1 if u have been in a relationship for 5 years you legally married #cc,” one Facebook post (archived) […]
The Town of Irondequoit has announced the termination of its relationship with the law firm Brown Hutchinson as town attorney. This decision follows allegations that the firm was excluded from an investigation related to town proceedings, leading to a special meeting scheduled for January 30. Additionally, another law firm, Bond Schoeneck & King, raised concerns […]
Jane Bolin, born in 1908 in Poughkeepsie, New York, overcame significant barriers as a Black woman in her pursuit of a legal career. The daughter of Gaius Bolin, the first Black graduate of Williams College, she faced a lonely college experience at Wellesley, where she was one of only two Black students. Despite discouragement from […]
As of February 1, gyms in New York must process membership cancellations and refunds within ten business days of notice, eliminating steep fees and contract traps. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the law aims to empower consumers, allowing cancellations through various methods, including online and by mail. Additionally, members can cancel contracts without penalties within three […]
RPD will be stepping up foot patrol at Charlotte Beach this weekend for the Holiday. There will also be officers from other agencies to help maintain the easy flow of traffic and the safety of people. Rochester police increasing their footprint for Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte (13wham.com)
The Monroe County Legislature passed a law that will “ban the box” on county employment applications. It’s called the Monroe County Fair Chance Employment Act. The law will ban a question on county job applications that asks if you’ve ever committed a felony or crime. The legislature says it will help the county fill an […]
New York State may make changes to the state liquor laws. Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators created a panel to review the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to offer suggestions on how to modernize the policies. One recommendation by the board would allow liquor stores to sell alcohol at 10 am on Sundays. Two other […]
There are a few lawmakers in New York State that want to lower the threshold for driving while intoxicated and are pushing for a new bill. In New York the current DWI threshold is a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 but some lawmakers want to bring that down to 0.05. The lawmakers in support of […]
A Colombian judge was suspended 3 months after showing up to a virtual court hearing half naked. The appeared on a zoom call for court in her underwear and smoking a cigarette. The zoom video quickly went viral and the judge found herself in hot water and was found to have violate multiple regulations Reports […]
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