Monthly Archives: June 2020

New Yorkers’ Right To Record Police Activity

New Yorkers’ Right To Record Police Activity

Effective July 14, 2020, the New Yorker’s Right to Monitor Act (the “Act”), officially gives persons not under arrest, or in the custody of a law enforcement, the right to record police activity.   The Act further gives such persons the right to maintain custody and control of recordings of police activities as well as the […]

Going to Jail for Distracted Driving in New York

Going to Jail for Distracted Driving in New York

Did you get in an accident because of distracted driving? Watch this video to learn if you might end up going to jail for distracted driving in New York? Unfortunately, we’ve had a few instances in Western New York where distracted drivers have crashed into other vehicles, on the New York State Thruway, and killed […]

NY Covid-19 Eviction Procedures

NY Covid-19 Eviction Procedures

As the New York court system expands operations in coordination with Governor Cuomo’s reopening of various geographic regions, there is concern about the adverse public health consequences that may arise from a sudden high-volume influx of eviction court appearances. Also, there are various restrictions on filing and prosecution of eviction matters still in force under […]

Victoria’s Secret Reveals Why it Can Barely Pay its Rent

Victoria’s Secret is suing the landlord of its Midtown Manhattan, New York store for attempting to collect over $1.08 million in rent after the COVID-19 shutdown, claiming that: the lease is  unenforceable due to the government-mandated closing of its store; the total standstill of business, commerce and everyday life in New York City has completely […]

Seriously Injured Riding a Motorcycle

Seriously Injured Riding a Motorcycle

Were you or a loved one been seriously injured while riding a motorcycle in Rochester? Check out this video and then call our office to learn how we can fight for you and your family. As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer, I am often asked about accidents that involve a motorcycle. What makes motorcycle […]

Documents Landlords Should Use

Documents Landlords Should Use

Are you a current or new landlord about to rent out a property and want to know what documents landlords should use to protect themselves? Watch this video and then call our office for guidance. As an experienced Rochester Landlord Tenant Lawyer, clients often ask me about documents landlords should use The first is a […]

Pro Bono Representation Available For Peaceful Protesters

Pro Bono Representation Available For Peaceful Protesters

Senator, Veteran Prosecutor and Seasoned Pro Bono Attorneys Offer Free Defense for Peaceful Protesters in Western NY The criminal defense attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC are offering free  criminal representation of peaceful protesters who are exercising their First Amendment rights to free speech. Attorneys Mike Ranzenhofer, Robert Friedman, Sam Alba,and Justin Friedman can be […]

NY Protesters’ Rights During Covid-19

NY Protesters’ Rights During Covid-19

New Yorkers have the constitutional right to engage in peaceful protest activity on public sidewalks and streets, and in public parks. This includes the right to: Distribute flyers or leaflets; Hold press conferences, demonstrations, and rallies; and March on public sidewalks and in public streets. Know your rights before heading out into the streets. Protest […]

Nursing Home COVID-19 Data and Inspections Results

Nursing Home COVID-19 Data and Inspections Results

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have posted the first set of underlying coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) nursing home data. On April 19, 2020, CMS announced the requirement that nursing homes inform residents, their families, and their representatives of COVID-19 cases in their facilities. Nursing homes are also required to report COVID-19 cases […]