At age 77, Bob passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home in Canadice, NY.  He was born in Rochester, NY to the late C. Eugene and Evelyn Cooley.  Bob is predeceased by his brothers; John H. Cooley and David A. Cooley.  Survived by his loving wife of 52 years; Janis Cooley, his children; Brian Cooley (Lisa Sullivan), Erin Cooley (Timothy Brauner) and his sister; Nancy Sylver (Donald Agnello.), along with several … [Read more...]

Canisius College is facing extreme financial woes with an estimated $20 million deficit.  Over 90 employees are being laid ffed including at least  25 faculty members in the hopes of enabling the institution to survive the COVID-19 related horrors. Ironically just a couple of years ago the institution, faced with declining enrollment and a desire to remain competitive with SUNY colleges, the college reduced tuition by 23 percent as well as … [Read more...]

  New York as the 3rd Lowest Millennial Homeownership Rate within the US.  Millennials have a notoriously low homeownership rate, which despite inching upward in recent years, is far lower than the rates of previous generations at the same age. The Urban Institute finds that a variety of factors contribute to depressed homeownership among young adults, including a propensity to delay marriage, increased student loan debt, lack of … [Read more...]

Family Features put together ideas on how we can connect and a maintain a sense of community.  This is especially  critical to our collective well-being as people continue to distance and isolate. It can be challenging, especially for older adults, but there are ways to engage, explore and unwind. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so choose a few things that suit you and commit to them. Remember to pay attention to your social and mental … [Read more...]

  Arrest(s) 07/03/20 to 07/10/20   Name   Age Where Defendant is From Charges Return Court/Date Arrest Date David J. Vega 55 Batavia, NY AUO 1st (10-10), DWAI-M, Criminal Impersonation, 375-2a4, 402-1, 375-1a, 509-1 CAP Court – ROR 08/10/2020 T/Avon   07/06/2020 Jennifer J. Hogan 29 Rochester Criminal Impersonation 2nd App. … [Read more...]

  U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Brian Bartz, 38, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, who is handling the case, stated that over the past five years, the defendant has been employed as an insurance broker by several … [Read more...]

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force out of Rochester, was searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a murder in the City of Rochester. Task force officers observed the suspect on the porch of a residence in the 1700 block of Falls St. in Niagara Falls, NY. As officers approached, the suspect ran back inside the residence. A chase ensued and a struggle took place between task force … [Read more...]