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New York’s Elevated Subway Track Poses Lead Poisoning Hazard
Chipped paint with dangerous concentrations of lead has been falling down from the elevated subway tracks that run through Bushwick for several years now. But, local residents, officials, safety advocates and others are saying that the Metropolitan Transit Authority has delayed fixing the problem in spite of the public outcry. A local pizza shop owner …
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New York Work Zones Get more Speed Cameras to Curb Reckless Drivers
Drivers in New York are being alerted about more speed cameras in work zones in an attempt to crack down on reckless and speeding drivers. According to news reports, the pilot program places new speed violation monitoring systems along New York state highways in active work zones. This initiative, known as the Automated Work Zone …
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Can Medical Negligence Cause Brachial Plexus Palsy or Erb’s Palsy?
Erb’s Palsy or brachial plexus palsy is a condition that is caused by severe injury at birth, and can affect a child for the rest of his or her life. We have seen a number of cases where injuries to the nerves of the brachial plexus during birth have resulted in total paralysis and other …
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Long Island School Bus Crash Injures Children
Three school bus crashes, including one fatal bus accident, in one week on or around Long Island have raised concerns among parents and neighbors in the region about the safety of children traveling by bus to school. According to a CBS New York news report, the most recent incident occurred in East Meadow, Long Island, …
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New York City Closes Several Parking Garages Following Fatal Collapse
The New York City Department of Buildings found serious structural issues at four parking garages after last week’s fatal collapse, prompting officials to partially or fully shut them down. According to a report in the New York Post, significant problems were discovered during a sweep that was launched after the Ann Street structure in the …
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