New York
Bar Exam in New York State Canceled
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Deans of all fifteen law schools operating in New York State have searched for an answer to their students' most burning questions: will I have a chance to practice law now that I have graduated from Law School? Right now, the New York legislature is pondering that same question after the state's highest court … [Read more...] about Bar Exam in New York State Canceled
Wrong-Way Crash in Queens, New York
QUEENS, New York — Three people are dead after a horrific head-on crash in Queens. The initial reports indicate that one of the vehicles involved was driving in the wrong direction and caused the accident. The terrible head‑on collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway exit near the intersection with Cross Island Parkway, according … [Read more...] about Wrong-Way Crash in Queens, New York
NYCHA Elevator Chief Suspended
NEW YORK, NY – According to the nydailynews.com, Ivo Nikolic, who heads the New York City’s Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) elevator division, is currently suspended after an investigation was conducted into false elevator maintenance reports. Nikolic oversees the elevator safety and operation within the city’s public housing system. … [Read more...] about NYCHA Elevator Chief Suspended
Motorcycle Crash Costs Motorcyclist an Arm
QUEENS, NY- The nydailynews.com reports that a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a box truck on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at around 5:15 a.m. The crash caused the motorcyclist to lose an arm. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was riding on College Point Boulevard when he hit the truck. The man lost his right arm. The … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Crash Costs Motorcyclist an Arm
Eltingville Hit-And-Run Driver Charged
STATEN ISLAND, NY- According to silive.com, a woman is facing charges after allegedly shoplifting at a strip mall in Eltingville and committing a hit-and-run. The suspect, 25-year-old Tracey Mitchell, reportedly injured a pedestrian with her vehicle before fleeing. Police reports indicate that Mitchell was operating a white Dodge … [Read more...] about Eltingville Hit-And-Run Driver Charged
ATV Rider Facing Murder Charges for Killing a Cyclist in Ridgewood
NEW YORK, NY- Qchron.com reports that an ATV rider is facing murder charges for killing a cyclist in Ridgewood last August. The ATV rider, Sean Martin, 24, is from Ozone Park. Martin was riding an ATV, or all-terrain vehicle when he struck the victim’s bike in a maneuver known as a “kick out.” The victim, 65-year-old Eucario Xelo … [Read more...] about ATV Rider Facing Murder Charges for Killing a Cyclist in Ridgewood
New York City Works to Make Intersections Safer for Cyclists
NEW YORK, NY- Ny.curbed.com reports that New York City is working to make cyclists safer. There are currently more than 1,000 miles worth of bike lanes in the city, and each year 50 additional miles are added. Unfortunately, the city is still nowhere near meeting its goal of zero traffic-related fatalities. The city implemented … [Read more...] about New York City Works to Make Intersections Safer for Cyclists
Driver Facing DWI Charges After Striking Group of Long Island Boy Scouts
MANORVILLE, NY- According to abc11.com, a drunk driver struck a group of Boy Scouts on Sunday, September 30, 2018. The crash took place at about 2 in the afternoon when the group of Scouts was walking along the roadside on their way to a hike. The boys were part of Troop 161, and there were adults with them when the incident took … [Read more...] about Driver Facing DWI Charges After Striking Group of Long Island Boy Scouts
Driver Falls Asleep Behind Wheel and Kills Passenger in Hicksville, New York
HICKSVILLE, Long Island, N.Y. — A 26-year-old man died in a horrific crash with a parked tractor-trailer truck. The man who passed away was the front seat passenger in a van operated by another who police claim “fell asleep behind the wheel.” The tragic collision occurred around 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018, in … [Read more...] about Driver Falls Asleep Behind Wheel and Kills Passenger in Hicksville, New York
Man Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident in Great Neck Plaza
NASSAU COUNTY, NY- Patch.com reports that a 71-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Friday, September 28, 2018, in Great Neck Plaza. Reports indicate that at the time of the accident, the man was attempting to cross Middle Neck Road. The victim was hit at about 7:15 p.m. by a 2007 Lincoln that was driving south. The … [Read more...] about Man Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident in Great Neck Plaza
Pedestrian Tragically Killed After Struck By a Car in Shirley, New York
SHIRLEY, NY — A collision between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle in Shirley resulted in the demise of the pedestrian. The Shirley Patch reports that the fatal crash happened on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at approximately 1:10 p.m. Suffolk County Detectives continue to investigate the accident and they have not issued any … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Tragically Killed After Struck By a Car in Shirley, New York
Man, 59, Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Bronx, New York
BRONX, NY- The nydailynews.com reports that a 59-year-old driver was killed in a three-car crash in the Bronx on Sunday, September 30, 2018. The driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident, a man driving a BMW, ran away from the crash site and into the Woodlawn Cemetery. The driver who fled the scene was heading … [Read more...] about Man, 59, Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Bronx, New York
Drunk Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene of Two Crashes in Mahopac, New York
Mahopac, NY- Patch.com reports that a driver who left the scene of two crashes on August 28, 2018, was later arrested for “felony drunken driving.” The police were called intothe site of two collisions that took place around 2:40 p.m. One of the involved vehicles in each crash had fled. The police were able to determine that the same … [Read more...] about Drunk Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene of Two Crashes in Mahopac, New York
Child Killed in Sullivan County Collision in Sullivan County, New York
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY- Wivb.com* reports that a five-year-old boy was ejected from a vehicle and killed in a collision in Sullivan County. The child, Chakeilys Viera, was traveling with his father and his 14-year-old sister in a truck at the time of the crash. A deputy witnessed the collision. The driver, Carmelo Viera, was … [Read more...] about Child Killed in Sullivan County Collision in Sullivan County, New York
Traffic Delays Reported on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on Staten Island, New York
STATEN ISLAND, NY- Silive.com* reports that the Brooklyn-bound lanes of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, which was the first day of school. There was also a collision on the Staten Island Expressway in the eastbound lanes. Traffic is reportedly moving slowly during the first mornings of the new school … [Read more...] about Traffic Delays Reported on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on Staten Island, New York
Bus Driver Who Hit and Killed Elderly Woman Arrested
BENSONHURST, NY- PIX11.com* reports that a bus driver for MTA is suspected of fatally striking an 81-year-old female pedestrian in Brooklyn. The accident took place on Wednesday, September 5, 2018,at about 8 p.m. The victim was identified as Qing Yu Chen. Chen was crossing Bay Parkway in the crosswalk when a westbound MTA bus … [Read more...] about Bus Driver Who Hit and Killed Elderly Woman Arrested
Child, Age Five, Killed in a Rochester, New York Car Accident
Monticello, NY- The Monroecopost.com* reports that a five-year-old girlwas killed in a head-on collision in Sullivan County on Monday, September 3, 2018. The collision took place in Monticello just before 3 p.m. on Route 17. Police who responded to the crash site performed CRP on the victim, Charkeilys Viera. The child was then taken … [Read more...] about Child, Age Five, Killed in a Rochester, New York Car Accident
Motorcyclist Rear Ends Vehicle and Suffers Serious Injuries
HAUPPAUGE, NY- Patch.com* reports that a motorcyclist traveling on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended another vehicle and sustained serious injuries. The crash occurred at about 10:51 p.m. in Hauppauge on Thursday, August 30, 2018. The motorcyclist, 23-year-old Adam Tringali of Ronkonkoma was operating a 2011 Suzuki … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist Rear Ends Vehicle and Suffers Serious Injuries
Collision Causes Traffic Delays in Brooklyn-bound Lanes of Verrazano Bridge
STATEN ISLAND, NY- Silive.com reports that a collision on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge lead to delays during Thursday morning’s rush hour. The car accident on Staten Island led to delays during rush hour traffic. Car accidents are a major cause of traffic congestion. About 25 percent of “surprise” traffic jams are the result of … [Read more...] about Collision Causes Traffic Delays in Brooklyn-bound Lanes of Verrazano Bridge
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles in Oldsmar, New York
OLDSMAR, NY- The tbreporter.com reports that a pedestrian from Dunedin died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, after he was struck by two vehicles. The victim, 64-year-old Eric Feinstein was killed at the scene. The accident took place at about 10:24 p.m.Police say that Feinstein was attempting to cross the road at the intersection of … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles in Oldsmar, New York
Weaker Helmet Laws Lead to Worse Motorcycle Injuries
Motorcycle injuries worsen, and medical claims increase. It only makes sense that when helmet laws are diluted, motorcycle injuries worsen, and medical claims increase. According to the Associated Press (AP), the typical medical claim associated with a motorcycle crash increased by more than one-fifth in 2012 in Michigan; this was … [Read more...] about Weaker Helmet Laws Lead to Worse Motorcycle Injuries
Aging Motorcycle-Riding Population Faces Higher Risk of Serious Injuries
Aging Motorcycle-Riding More Likely To End Up In ER. Older motorcycle riders are more likely to end up in emergency rooms if they get injured on their bikes than riders half their age. According to a report from Los Angeles Times on a study from researchers at Brown University, motorcycle riders over the age of 60 were … [Read more...] about Aging Motorcycle-Riding Population Faces Higher Risk of Serious Injuries
Mother And Two Children Injured When Hit By Truck In Queens New York
Mother And Two Children Injured When Hit By Truck. A mother and her two children were hospitalized after they were struck by a cement truck in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, December 16. The accident happened just after 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 55th Avenue in Corona, ABC7NY reports. A LONG SKID … [Read more...] about Mother And Two Children Injured When Hit By Truck In Queens New York
Personal Injury Lawsuit: NYC Construction Accidents
Construction Accidents Are More Common Than Perceived. Did you or someone you know suffer an injury while passing by a construction site? Recent reports indicate that construction accidents are more common than perceived, occurring at a rate of at least once a month on average in New York City. These accidents may be the … [Read more...] about Personal Injury Lawsuit: NYC Construction Accidents
New York Child Sexual Abuse
Child Victims Act: Fighting Against the Sexual Abuse of Children in New York State Child sexual abuse is among the most damaging, life-changing crimes. It generally impacts victims throughout their lifetimes and can cause significant family damage. Consistently, one of the worst aspects to these horrible acts is that the victims may … [Read more...] about New York Child Sexual Abuse
