Rochester mayor says closure of Wyndham Hotel on State Street was ‘last resort’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — News10NBC is continuing to look into the Wyndham Hotel closure on State Street after the city shut it down Friday for having 23 open fire and…
Legal Rights for Children With Disabilities in New York Schools
In New York public schools, children with disabilities have enforceable rights under federal and state law—regardless of whether a school district chooses to acknowledge them.…
When You Disagree With the School: Special Education & Dispute Resolution in NY
As the parent of a child who needs special education services, you are an equal member of your child’s educational team. Legal safeguards ensure your right to challenge school…
Small business waits more than six months for National Grid bill
WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (WRGB) — The owner of Lizzie Keays Kitchen and Cocktails paid his National Grid bill in November of 2025 and hasn’t received one since. The lights…
Suspension vs. Disciplinary Change of Placement
It would be unjust to penalize a student for behavior they cannot help when it is directly related to their disability. Hence, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
Legal experts weigh in as Perinton kidnapping case grows more complex
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — What started as a kidnapping case out of Perinton has grown into a complex legal case involving multiple suspects, competing narratives and possible…
Landscaper shot by stray bullet from belt-fed machine gun during nearby Air Force exercise, lawsuit says
FLORIDA (The Independent) — A South Florida landscaper was shot in the back by a stray bullet from a nearby police department gun range being used to familiarize a U.S. Air…
How to Prepare for a NYS Manifestation Determination Review in 2026
All students have due process rights when facing discipline in school, particularly when discipline interferes with their access to education. Students with disabilities have the…
Advancing technology fuels more sophisticated scams targeting all ages
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Advancements in technology are helping scammers become more sophisticated, making fraud harder to spot and harder to stop, according to New York…
Are You at Risk? New Audit Reveals Lack of Student Data Privacy Oversight
Student data and privacy is protected at school, right? Not so fast. While technology has long been commonplace in schools throughout the country, the largest school district in…