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Manhattan Street Closed After Facade Collapse
A facade collapse in Manhattan left a pile of debris on a city sidewalk, which prompted a street closure. According to an NBC New York report, the incident took place on West 20th Street and 9th Avenue in Chelsea. The debris on the sidewalk appeared to have fallen from the decorative arch over the doorway …
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NYC Drivers with Multiple Violations Risk Losing Their Vehicles
The New York City Council has approved legislation creating the nation’s first traffic enforcement program that will seize the vehicles of drivers who don’t take a safety class after racking up violations. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the bill, known as the “dangerous vehicle abatement program,” would require drivers who get …
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Worker Electrocuted in New Rochelle Construction Accident
A man was killed in a construction accident in New Rochelle when the cherry picker in which he was working accidentally hit electrical wires. According to a report on Patch.com, police said the incident occurred at 164 Union Avenue. An investigation found that the victim was working on the exterior of the building when he …
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FDA to Hold Public Hearings About Asbestos Testing for Talcum Powders
For the first time in nearly five decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will look into asbestos testing for talcum powders and cosmetics. According to a Reuters news report, regulators are now taking a closer look after finding asbestos, which is a known carcinogen, in several talcum powder products including a bottle of …
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Can New Laws Protect Drivers from Ice Missiles on the Highway?
At least four states including New York have bills pending that require drivers to clear excess ice and snow from their vehicles or face fines. According to a news report in the Indiana Gazette, just like ice chunks that can fall off buildings and hurt pedestrians, pieces of ice may break off vehicles and trailers …
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