Joseph Gallagher, the New York State Police trooper who died last week three years after being struck by a distracted driver on a Long Island overpass, was escorted home Monday. State police surrounded a hearse carrying Gallagher's body from Long Island to Buffalo where the father of two will be laid to rest Wednesday. Gallagher was helping a disabled motorist on the overpass from the westbound Long Island Expressway to southbound … [Read more...]
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO PAY FOR PLASTIC SURGERY
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today thaShaneesha White, 25, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with theft of government funds, fraud associated with disaster relief, and wire fraud. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In October 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor received information from the New York State Department of Labor that a federal prisoner was … [Read more...]
Felony Criminal Mischief Arrest In Mt. Morris
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Erie County resident on a felony charge following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On March 10th, 2021, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Greenway Motel on Sonyea Road in the Town of Mount Morris for the reported domestic incident. The investigation alleges that 19 year old, Yadiel A. Diaz-Olmeda of Buffalo NY, got into a physical altercation with a … [Read more...]
FLCC Fall 2020 Dean’s List Including Livingston County
Finger Lakes Community College announces the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. A total of 474 students earned this honor. To be eligible for the FLCC fall dean’s list, full-time students enrolled in a degree or certificate program must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed 12 or more credit hours. Part-time students are included in the spring dean’s list. Livingston County Residents are: Avon: … [Read more...]
ROBERT AND TODD MORGAN CHARGED WITH WIDE-RANGING MORTGAGE AND INSURANCE FRAUD
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a 104-count indictment charging Robert Morgan, Todd Morgan, Frank Giacobbe, and Michael Tremiti, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud for their roles in a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme. The defendants each face charges of wire and bank fraud. Robert and Todd Morgan are also charged with defrauding insurance companies. The charges … [Read more...]
GRAND JURY INDICTS FORMER DEA AGENT AND STRIP CLUB OWNER ON BRIBERY AND OTHER CHARGES
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a second superseding indictment charging Joseph Bongiovanni, 56, of Tonawanda, NY, and Peter Gerace, Jr., 53, of Clarence, NY, with conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. In addition, defendant Bongiovanni is charged with accepting a bribe as a public official, obstruction of justice, and making false … [Read more...]
TRAVEL GUIDELINES FOR NYS RESIDENTS
Steuben County Issued a reminder of NYS law that applies to anyone traveling outside of our borders. Anyone who travels beyond a contiguous state to New York for at least 24 hours is required to abide by the guidelines: Within three days (72 hours) prior to returning to NY, a COVID test must be completed Upon return to NY, travelers must quarantine at home for three days On the fourth day, another COVID test must be … [Read more...]
Biden Administration Bill Benefits NYS & Local Counties Including Livingston
n March 2020, the U.S. Senate passed an emergency legislative package in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This measure sends billions of dollars to New York State on an annual basis - with Livingston County slated to receive approximately $1.5 million each year. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) pushed to include a cost-sharing provision in the emergency bill so New York State counties – which pay a portion of Medicaid costs – directly … [Read more...]
Attorney Wins Lawsuit Saying Governor Exceeded His Authority: Gallivan Applauds Decision
A Buffalo-area attorney has filed and won a legal challenge to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s use of executive powers to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, terming his actions a “disturbing and gross abuse” of authority. Corey Hogan contended Cuomo exceeded the powers granted a governor under state law to issue executive orders. Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) is applauding a victory for dozens of bars and restaurants in Erie … [Read more...]
BROTHERS INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Larry Jordan, 42, of Lancaster, and Sutukh El a/k/a Curtis Jordan a/k/a Hugo Hurt, 38, of Buffalo, with wire and bank fraud conspiracy, bank fraud, and engaging in monetary transactions with criminally derived property, for their alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking nearly $7,000,000 in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed … [Read more...]
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