Influence & publicity concern for NYS OCFS Commissioner Carrion

Influence and publicity are apparently a major concern for  New York State Office of Children and Family Service's (NYS OCFS) Commissioner Gladys Carrion who recently came under fire by the U.S. Department of...

NYS OCFS: "A culture of brutality" at Tryon

According to a lawyer who has brought several cases against the State of New York, a recently issued U.S. Department of Justice report critical of four state-run juvenile detention facilities verifies within New...

Greco's murderers arraigned in Niagara County Court

Niagara County group home worker Renee Greco's murderers, Anthony J. Allen and Robert J. Thousand, were arraigned on murder charges in Niagara County Court. Lawyers for the two teens entered not guilty pleas on...

NYS lawmakers push for answers after murder of youth counselor

NY State lawmakers continue to push for answers after the recent murder of 24 year old youth counselor Renee Greco. Greco, who was working alone at Avenue House, a group home for troubled youth in Lockport, NY,...

Senator Maziarz calls meetings with NYS OCFS "very disappointing"

While friends plan a vigil for 24 year old youth counselor Renee Greco who was brutally murdered last week at Avenue House, a city group home for teenagers in Lockport, NY, state senator George Maziarz (R-Newfane)...

Industry professional describes Greco's murderers as "warehoused"

An Industry School professional has described Renee Greco's murderers as "warehoused". Greco, a 24 year old Buffalo native, was beaten to death while she sat at a table playing cards in a Lockport, NY group home...

Greco's murder triggers tough questions for NYS OCFS

The brutual murder of youth counselor Renee C. Greco has triggered tough questions by some New York State legislators who are pressing New York State Office of Family and Children Services (NYS OCFS) for an...

Senecas lay off 210 at 3 casinos

"Senecas lay off 210 at 3 casinos ...

Olean grocery case still in limbo 8 months later

" 12/04/08 07:21 AM CATTARAUGUS COUNTY Olean grocery case still in limbo 8 months later By Kathy Kellogg CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT Story tools: Larger...

‘Little Chicago’ producers say they have a firm timeline

"‘Little Chicago’ producers say they have a firm timeline By Adam Vosler Special to the Olean Times Herald ...

closeSign in to NowPublic

is reporting from