Buffalo Congressman Resigns Over Craigslist Scandal

Buffalo area Congressman Christopher Lee has resigned from Congress following revelations that he emailed a shirtless photograph of himself to a woman seeking a relationship on Craigslist. In his resignation letter, the married Congressman said he had made profound mistakes and was seeking forgiveness from... Read More.

Ralph 'Bucky' Phillips Drops Law Suit Against Two County Sheriffs

Former fugitive and convicted murderer Ralph "Bucky" Phillips has withdrawn his civil lawsuit against two Upstate New York Sheriffs. Phillips claimed both Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace and Chemung County Sheriff Chris Moss violated his civil rights during Phillips’ incarceration in Mayville and Elmira more... Read More.

Lupardo Praises Fiala's Appointment to DMV

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo offered her congratulations to Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala, who was nominated to become the Commissioner for the New York State DMV. Lupardo said Governor Cuomo's nomination recognizes Fiala's many achievements in 40 plus years of public service. Her experience as County Clerk... Read More.

Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala to Head DMV

Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala has been named commissioner of the state Department of Motor Vehicles by Governor Cuomo Fiala held a noon press conference to announce her appointment. She has been county executive since 2005. State Senator Tom Libous said that Governor Cuomo has made an... Read More.

Trumansburg Man Pleads Not Guilty to Fathers Murder

Matthew Taranto of Trumansberg has entered a plea of not guilty to a second degree murder charge in the November shooting of his father Sal. His defense attorney said that several defense options are available. Taranto has both Asbergers Syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. His attorney feels he... Read More.

Guard in Bucky Phillips Jail Break is Reinstated

David Padilla was fired in 2006 following charges that he ignored an alarm during Ralph 'Bucky' Phillips escape from the Erie County Jail. He was a guard working in the jail's control room the night of the escape. An arbitrator has now ruled that county officials... Read More.

DEC: New Gas Drilling Regulations by June

Acting head of the Department of Environmental Conservation, Joe Martens, expects his Agency to complete its updated rules for gas drilling in June. At a legislative hearing on Tuesday, he said the state needs to proceed cautiously with hydraulic fracturing, but, he added, the regulations... Read More.