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A state Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday clears the way for foreclosure proceedings on the Crescent Beach Restaurant property in Greece. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 24, 2026

Judge rules mortgage lender can proceed with Crescent Beach foreclosure

Casciani Construction won summary judgment to proceed with foreclosure on the Crescent Beach Restaurant property in Greece after mortgage default.

A rendering of the proposed Burgundy Basin apartments from 2025. (Rendering from documents submitted to the town of Perinton)
Apr 10, 2026

Judge rules developers can proceed with Burgundy Basin Inn project

Justice James E. Walsh Jr. ruled that Perinton must grant a special use permit for the Burgundy Basin Inn redevelopment, allowing the project to move forward.

Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester names new managing partner
Apr 8, 2026

Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester names new managing partner

Rochester-based law firm Lacy Katzen LLP has elected its new managing partner, who succeeds Peter T. Rodgers after 30 years of leadership.

A letter from Five Star Bank to the court opposes a receiver's request for further reimbursement for activities related to the Katherine Mott-Formicola check-kiting case. (File photo/provided by Five Star Bank)
Apr 7, 2026

Five Star Bank says receiver in Mott case fell short in duties

Five Star Bank is challenging receiver Mark R. Kercher's handling of the $18.9 million check-kiting case against Katherine Mott-Formicola.

Property taxes are now delinquent and there isn't money to pay for upkeep of the Crescent Beach restaurant property in Greece. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 1, 2026

Receiver: At height of check-kiting scheme, Mott floated $22M a day

Receiver Mark R. Kercher reports Katherine Mott-Formicola's check-kiting scheme in Rochester involved $22 million daily fraudulent transactions.

USCIS policy changes impact New York’s employers and immigrant services
Apr 1, 2026

USCIS policy changes impact New York’s employers and immigrant services

USCIS pauses adjudication for applicants from 19 countries, affecting New York employers and immigrant services including Catholic Charities.

Three residents of West Jefferson Road in Pittsford allege in a lawsuit that the village remains responsible for upkeep of the roadway. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Mar 23, 2026

Pittsford residents sue village over road maintenance

Three Pittsford residents filed suit against the village for terminating snow plowing on West Jefferson Road, citing easement by prescription.

housing contract illustration by Depositphotos
Mar 19, 2026

LLCs buying houses with cash now must comply with new reporting law

FinCEN's new law requires LLCs buying single-family and small rental properties with cash to disclose owners' identities to combat money laundering in real estate.

Underberg & Kessler marks 100 years with new leadership
Mar 18, 2026

Underberg & Kessler marks 100 years with new leadership

The law firm of Underberg & Kessler LLP is marking its 100th anniversary with a new approach to leadership and a redesigned website.

M&T Bank has filed a foreclosure complaint on the mortgage secured by 1826 and 1985 East Ridge Road in Irondequoit. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Mar 10, 2026

M&T Bank files foreclosure action on suburban retail plaza

M&T Bank has filed foreclosure proceedings on a retail plaza in Irondequoit, alleging that the borrower has defaulted on the mortgage.

The owner of 111 Parse Ave. in Fairport said the majority of code violations alleged by the village in a February court filing don't present a threat to safety but instead are for "trivial" items such as weeds and peeling paint." (Photo from Exhibit A in a complaint filed in state Supreme Court by the village of Fairport)
Mar 9, 2026

Fairport building owner claims lawsuit by village is ‘retaliatory animus’

American Park Place, LLC claims a list of more than 200 code violations by the village of Fairport are retaliatory, alleging selective enforcement due to prior legal disputes.

Former executive suing Jordan Health
Mar 6, 2026

Lawsuit claims ‘secret’ recipes were stolen from Genesee County restaurant

The owners of a Genesee County restaurant have filed a lawsuit claiming former employees stole trade secret recipes for use at a competing eatery.