Rochester

Mustafa Jama, a Rochester man, was sentenced to 14 months in prison and ordered to pay $1.4 million for misappropriating Federal Child Nutrition Program funds. He and his wife used the money to purchase properties in Turkey and Ohio.

A U.S. citizen in upstate New York sued ICE after federal officers visited his home following an email he sent to the agency's one-time head. The lawsuit claims the visit violated his free speech rights.

Rochester city leaders are considering a proposal to regulate bikes, e-bikes, and motorized devices on downtown sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety. The plan, presented by Rochester Police Chief George T. Rouhib Jr., includes requiring riders to dismount on a stretch of Main Street, imposing fines for violations, and exempting people with disabilities. The proposal has mixed public support, with some pedestrians backing it for safety reasons and others opposing the length of the restricted zone.

Michael Torres, a Rochester man, was sentenced to three months in prison and three months of home detention for stealing $168,000 from his employer. He was also ordered to pay $136,679 in restitution.

Chad Burgess, a 40-year-old man from Rochester, NY, was sentenced to 88 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara imposed the sentence after Burgess was convicted of the charge.

The first LNG shipment since the Iran war began appears to have exited the Strait of Hormuz, with the Lalla Fatma N'Soumer tanker arriving at the UK's Grain LNG terminal. European natural gas prices surged due to ongoing Middle East conflicts disrupting energy markets and seaborne supplies.

A confirmed tornado struck near Rochester, Minnesota, while historic flooding threatens Wisconsin, particularly concerning the structural integrity of the levee in Portage, WI. Severe weather impacts are also reported in Michigan.