Staten Island Pedestrian Accident Highlights the Dangers Facing Pedestrians in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, New York — SILIVE.com is reporting that a pedestrian was struck by a car in the South Beach neighborhood of Staten Island. First responders received the call reporting the crash around 11:37 a.m. The location of the crash was reported at the intersection of McClean and Lily Pond Avenues. The pedestrian sustained severe … [Read more...] about Staten Island Pedestrian Accident Highlights the Dangers Facing Pedestrians in NYC
New York City Picks up Where the FDA Fell Short on Vaping
NEW YORK, New York — The City of New York will continue to ban flavored vaping products sold in disposable packages even though the latest federal measure specifically omits these types of products from the new regulatory scheme. Therefore, brands like Fogg, Puff Bar, and Stig, which are dramatically increasing in popularity across … [Read more...] about New York City Picks up Where the FDA Fell Short on Vaping
New York City Steam Pipe Explosion
Steam Pipe Explosion Left A Huge Hole In The Street. A steam pipe used by Con Edison in New York City violently exploded on July 18, 2007, injuring more than 30 people, and leaving one dead. The force of the explosion left a huge hole in the street and sent a giant plume of 200-degree steam and debris hundreds of feet into the … [Read more...] about New York City Steam Pipe Explosion
NYC Schools’ Lead Testing May be Inaccurate, Experts Say
Lead tests in New York City school buildings’ drinking water may have given inaccurately low results, experts say. The night before samples of water were taken, the schools ran every water outlet fully for two hours. This practice, known as “flushing”, can temporarily lower lead levels because it flushes out most soluble lead and … [Read more...] about NYC Schools’ Lead Testing May be Inaccurate, Experts Say
New York City Council Calls for Zadroga Act to be Renewed
New York City Council members are calling for the Zadroga Act, which provides compensation and medical treatment to 9/11 victims, to be renewed. According to press release issued Jan. 7, a resolution was introduced by Council Member Margaret Chin, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Council Members Paul Vallone and I. Daneek … [Read more...] about New York City Council Calls for Zadroga Act to be Renewed
Seven injured during construction site crane collapse
Seven people were injured on Wednesday when a crane at a construction site collapsed, the latest in a recent spate of crane collapses in New York City. Three of those injured in the collapse had to be extricated from beneath the crane. The collapse happened around 2:30 p.m. The crane was at the site of a future residential complex … [Read more...] about Seven injured during construction site crane collapse
NYC school buses average 5 accidents per day
New York City public school buses were involved in an astounding five accidents per day in 2011. These incidents, all the fault of the bus driver, caused more than 900 injuries and in each case. According to a post at DNAinfo.com, the city’s Dept. of Education records show more than 1,700 school bus accidents were reported in … [Read more...] about NYC school buses average 5 accidents per day
18 Injured After Scaffolding Accident in New York City
Scaffolding Collapsed Injured 18 People In Harlem. A Queens-based demolition company will be cited today, following yesterday's scaffolding and partial building collapse in Harlem. The collapse injured 18 people, including some who were passengers on a New York City bus. Councilwoman Inez Dickens told DNAinfo.com that Disano … [Read more...] about 18 Injured After Scaffolding Accident in New York City
Firms Cited in Fatal New York City Crane Collapse
NY Crane Collapse That Killed 7 People. A federal agency investigating March's fatal New York City crane collapse that killed 7 people has issued citations to three construction companies. In doing so, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the companies a total of $313,500. The New York City crane collapse … [Read more...] about Firms Cited in Fatal New York City Crane Collapse
New York City Crane Collapses Spark Calls for Tougher Federal Standards
Tougher Safety Standards For Tower Construction Cranes. Officials from New York City testifying before a Congressional committee yesterday urged the federal government to enact tougher safety standards for tower construction cranes. The testimony came in the wake of two separate crane collapses in Manhattan that killed a total of 9 … [Read more...] about New York City Crane Collapses Spark Calls for Tougher Federal Standards
Crane Collapses, Construction Deaths Prompt New York City to Consider New Safety Policies
Construction Accidents Prompts A New Safety Recommendations. An "unacceptably high" number of construction accident deaths in New York City this year has prompted the office of Mayor Michael Bloomberg to announce a new set of safety recommendations. The proposal comes less than a week after a crane collapse on Manhattan's upper East … [Read more...] about Crane Collapses, Construction Deaths Prompt New York City to Consider New Safety Policies
Offices Raided in the Wake of New York City Crane Collapse
Offices Of Company Involved In Crane Collapse Were Raided. The offices of New York Crane and Equipment - the company involved in last Friday's fatal crane collapse on Manhattan's upper East Side - were reportedly raided yesterday as part of a criminal probe into the tragedy. According to the New York Times, boxes of … [Read more...] about Offices Raided in the Wake of New York City Crane Collapse
Fatal New York City Crane Collapse Sparks Criminal Probe
NY Crane Collapse Prompted A Criminal Investigation. Last week's fatal New York City crane collapse has prompted the Manhattan District Attorney's Office to start a criminal investigation. According to The New York Times, the probe will try to determine if a part of the doomed crane had been seriously damaged last year and … [Read more...] about Fatal New York City Crane Collapse Sparks Criminal Probe
Two Confirmed Deaths in New York City Crane Collapse
New York Crane Collapsed Killed 2 People. The death toll of today's New York City crane collapse now stands at two, and at least one other person has been seriously injured. All three were construction workers at the site. According to MSNBC, the first fatality involved a worker who was in the cab of the crane when it fell, and the … [Read more...] about Two Confirmed Deaths in New York City Crane Collapse
Another New York City Crane Collapse, Reports of One Death
Crane Collapsed In NY Reports One Death. A crane collapsed in New York City this morning, destroying a corner penthouse on an adjacent building. According to CNN, the crane collapsed at 91st Street and 1st Avenue on Manhattan's upper east side shortly after 8:00 a.m. Media reports said that two people were pulled from the wreckage, … [Read more...] about Another New York City Crane Collapse, Reports of One Death
New York City Crane Collapse Investigation Yields Arrest
NY Crane Collapse Killed 7 Has Resulted The Arrest Of A City Inspector. Last weekend's New York City crane collapse that killed 7 people has resulted in the arrest of a city inspector. The inspector allegedly lied about checking on the crane in the weeks before it collapsed and decimated a Manhattan block. The New York City crane … [Read more...] about New York City Crane Collapse Investigation Yields Arrest
Nylon Slings Eyed in New York City Crane Collapse
Crane Collapse May Have Been Caused By The Failure Of Nylon Slings. The New York City crane collapse, which left seven people dead and destroyed much of two city blocks, may have been caused by the failure of nylon slings. According to The New York Times, photographs supplied by a person who visited the scene of the New York City … [Read more...] about Nylon Slings Eyed in New York City Crane Collapse
New York City Crane Collapse Kills Four
Crane Collapse In NYC Killed Four People. A crane collapse in New York City over the weekend killed four people and left three missing. The 19-story crane, which smashed into a townhouse, had been the subject of numerous safety complaints, and was inspected only one day before the accident. The New York City crane collapse … [Read more...] about New York City Crane Collapse Kills Four
Asbestos Whistleblower Says He Was Demoted by New York City Schools
Asbestos Problems At NYC Schools. An asbestos whistleblower is claiming that has been demoted for speaking out about asbestos problems at New York City schools. According to a press release from his lawyer, John Kielbasa, a 22-year veteran steamfitter for the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has been reassigned … [Read more...] about Asbestos Whistleblower Says He Was Demoted by New York City Schools
