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New Legislation Will Close Gaps in Lead Poisoning Prevention Laws
New York City Council members have introduced legislation to address loopholes in existing laws that safety advocates say, along with the lack of enforcement by city agencies, are factors in thousands of children being diagnosed with lead poisoning each year. According to a report in The Gothamist, the council hearing came as the mayor’s office …
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New York to Mandate Traffic Measures to Curb Pedestrian Accidents
City officials will require traffic calming devices that are designed to slow down traffic in parts of the five boroughs where a large number of senior citizens reside. According to a report in The Gothamist, the council’s action comes at a time when pedestrian accidents and fatalities are trending upward in New York City. At …
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Queens Highway Worker Killed in Collision
A 36-year-old contractor was fatally injured after a vehicle struck him on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to a WABC news report, the construction accident occurred when the man was working on the side of the highway. A car spun out of control and hit him. The victim was pronounced dead at a …
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Collapsed Manhattan Parking Garage Had Long Record of Structural Problems
One person was killed and five others were injured in a Manhattan parking garage collapse on April 18. According to a report in the New York Post, the garage has a long history of structural issues that required substantial repairs, including 11-foot-long cracks in the walls and roof. The extensive work that was required to …
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What Is the Link Between Medical Negligence (Carelessness) and Birth Injuries?
There are a number of things that can potentially go wrong during a pregnancy or during labor and delivery, especially when there is a lack of proper care and monitoring on the part of the medical provider. These types of complications that occur during pregnancy and during labor and delivery can typically be prevented or …
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