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Deadly New York Fires Prompt Lawmakers to Advance Safety Legislation
State lawmakers are pushing forward legislation that is meant to strengthen fire safety laws across New York. According to Spectrum News, the measures include proposals that would require space heaters to have safety features such as thermostats and automatic shutoffs, and be tested by state agencies. Lawmakers are also pushing for a bill that would …
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Fall from Roof Proves Fatal for New York Construction Worker
A 51-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in a construction accident in Chautauqua County, New York, after he fell off a roof. According to a news report, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Chautauqua County Institution the morning of April 23 reporting a fall victim. Deputies said the victim fell of the roof while …
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Scooter Driver Killed in Brooklyn Collision with Delivery Truck
Luis Ramos-Cumez, 20, was killed in a fatal crash after the electric motor scooter he was riding collided with a back of a delivery truck that was double-parked near a restaurant in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. According to a Streetsblog news report, Ramos-Cumez was headed north on 86th Street when he collided with the …
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New York City Pedestrian Fatalities Surged this Year
A new report says that the number of people who died in traffic accidents in New York City in the first three months of 2022 is the highest since 2014. The report, released by the Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets, says there has been a 44% increase in traffic fatalities in the first …
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New Research Shows Increased Danger from Lead Exposure
Results of new studies conducted by the University of Pennsylvania suggest that a greater number of risks are posed by lead poisoning to young children. According to HealthDay News, while the association between lead exposure and children’s IQ is well documented, the new studies show how lead affects children’s stress responses and behavior. What the …
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