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‘Raise the Age’ law reforms justice system for youth in Tompkins and across the state

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‘Raise the Age’ law reforms justice system for youth in Tompkins and across the state
Earlier this month, police reported that three youth stabbed a man near the Ithaca Commons. The process for the felony charges for the minors was a little different for police and prosecutors, as it was the first time they had to navigate new Raise the Age legislation for a serious crime in Tompkins County. Raise the Age legislation, signed by... more

Upstate Medical prez gets probation, no jail time, for pocketing public money

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Upstate Medical prez gets probation, no jail time, for pocketing public money
A judge reluctantly sentenced Dr. David R. Smith today to thee years of probation and no jail time for padding his pay while he was president of SUNY Upstate Medical University. “This was public money,” Syracuse City Court Judge Rory McMahon told Smith. “This is what bothered me.” Despite his reluctance, McMahon gave Smith the same sentence that was worked... more

UPDATE: Charter responds after $174M settlement publicized by NY AG’s office

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UPDATE: Charter responds after $174M settlement publicized by NY AG’s office
Charter-Spectrum is going to have to pay up. Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications, Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together “Charter”) for defrauding internet subscribers. The $62.5 million in direct refunds to consumers alone are believed to represent the largest-ever payout to consumers by an internet service provider (ISP)... more

Auburn man pleads guilty to illegally selling narcotics, possessing a weapon

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Auburn man pleads guilty to illegally selling narcotics, possessing a weapon
An Auburn man charged with multiple felonies for illegally selling narcotics pleaded guilty in Cayuga County Criminal Court Tuesday morning. Johnnie Sease Jr., of 2 Capitol St., was arrested the evening of June 14 after law enforcement executed a search warrant of his home. Drugs, weapons, cash and other items were uncovered by the Finger Lakes Drug Task Force, which... more

Auburn city council to select part-time city court judge

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Auburn city council to select part-time city court judge
Thursday’s Auburn City Council meeting will be solely dedicated to determine a replacement for a part-time associate city court judge position. At an executive session at city hall’s council chambers slated for noon, Dec. 27, the council will review employment histories and qualifications of candidates being considered for the job. The position will become vacant on Jan. 1. The current... more

Auburn city council still hasn’t decided who will fill part-time judge position

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Auburn city council still hasn’t decided who will fill part-time judge position
Five candidates for a part-time city court judge position were interviewed during a four-hour Auburn city council executive session on Thursday without a decision on who would get the job. Every candidate, who weren’t named, spent 45 minutes with the council, where they were each asked the same questions. Councilor James Giannettino said the council wanted make sure that each... more

Legalizing recreational marijuana raises questions about past arrests

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Legalizing recreational marijuana raises questions about past arrests
Governor Andrew Cuomo says legalizing recreational marijuana will be a priority in the new year. That is raising questions about what will happen to those who have past marijuana convictions. Advocates say these convictions have kept people from getting housing, jobs or pursuing higher education. However, to nullify past convictions, attorneys say separate legislation would have to be introduced. “Even... more

Woman pleads guilty to burglary in Cayuga County prostitution case

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Woman pleads guilty to burglary in Cayuga County prostitution case
Shannon Terwilliger entered dwellings on two Venice dairy farms in 2017 — at one, she offered another woman for prostitution services, at the other, she stole a wallet. Terwilliger, 38, who lived at 10827 Duck Lake Road when she was arrested by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office in April, was scheduled to begin a week-long trial on Monday. Instead, she... more

Syracuse woman sentenced for stealing jewelry worth $10K to support addiction

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Syracuse woman sentenced for stealing jewelry worth $10K to support addiction
A Syracuse woman was sentenced to prison for breaking into a Cayuga County home and stealing jewelry to support her heroin addiction. Andrea Kreydatus, 27, pleaded guilty in October to breaking into a Throop home on State Street Road in December 2017 and stealing jewelry and other valuables. She then pawned the items to get money to buy drugs. Cayuga County... more

Auburn man pleads guilty to having child pornography

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Auburn man pleads guilty to having child pornography
An Auburn man pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography in Cayuga County Court Tuesday morning. In September, Gary Dellostritto, 37, of 275 Seymour St., Apt. 2, was arrested following an interview at the state police’s Aurelius station. The investigation stemmed from a tip the police received through the National Center for Mission and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline in May. Cayuga County... more

Man sentenced to life without parole for murdering ex-wife in Corning

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Man sentenced to life without parole for murdering ex-wife in Corning
The father of a former RIT student was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole. Lloyd Neurauter was sentenced for the murder of his ex-wife in August 2017 in Corning. Investigators say Lloyd and his daughter, Karrie Neurauter, staged Michele Neaurauter’s death to make it look like a suicide at her apartment on Dwight Avenue in Corning. Karrie Neurauter,... more
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