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Elevated Blood-Lead Levels Reported in Fewer New York City Children
City officials are reporting that New York City has seen a slight decrease this year in the number of children with elevated blood-lead levels. According to a news report in The Wall Street Journal, 1,794 children were reported to have an elevated blood-level of 5 micrograms per deciliter. Officials said that represents a 10 percent …
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New Bill Seeks to Better Assist Adult Sex Abuse Victims
Sex abuse victims in New York have, in the past, had their hands tied by the statute of limitations, which barred victims from pursuing civil damages if that time had expired. But, according to a report in The New York Times, a bill being introduced in State Capitol titled the Adult Survivors Act would create …
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Three Things You Need to Know About Delivery Truck Accidents
As convenient as delivery trucks are when it comes to connecting New Yorkers with companies such as Amazon, Wal-Mart and FreshDirect and to have their purchases brought to their doors quickly, the number of accidents involving delivery trucks are spiking. The demand for delivery services is surging and overworked drivers who are under increasing pressure …
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Pets Can Pose Distractions While Driving
A new study from Volvo Car USA and The Harris Poll say allowing pets to roam unrestrained while driving led to significantly more unsafe driving behaviors among motorists. According to Forbes.com, these behaviors led to more time distracted and increased stress on both drivers and their pets. The study shows that many pet owners are …
Complaints Against NYCHA Continue to Grow
There have been recent and growing reports of broken elevators at the New York City Housing Authority’s units (The Projects) that have prevented residents with disabilities from leaving their homes for days, or in some cases, even months. Other reports said a number of NYCHA building residents did not have heat or hot water for …
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