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Police Crack Down on Electric Bikes in NYC as Fatal Collisions Increase
Officials in New York City are stepping up enforcement when it comes to electric bikes because of the spike in deadly collisions involving these popular vehicles. According to a news report in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Police Department issued 2,603 summonses for moving violations involving electric bikes between Jan. 1 and Aug. …
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900 Additional NYC Classrooms at Risk of Lead Paint Contamination
The New York City’s Department of Education has revealed that more than 1,800 elementary school classrooms have a lead paint problem, which is more than double the number reported in July. Chipping or peeling lead paint may significantly increase the risk of lead poisoning in young children, which may in turn trigger several health problems. …
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Four Things to Know About Your Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms play a vital role in protecting lives and preventing personal injuries during structural fires. In New York State, laws and safety standards concerning smoke alarms are specifically designed to ensure the safety of residents. Fires can start and spread rapidly, and without early detection, the chances of injury or death increase dramatically. Here …
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New Data Shows Ambulance Crews Are at High Risk for Injuries
Emergency medical technicians or EMTs and paramedics, who provide basic and advanced life support services, have one of the most dangerous and injury-prone jobs in the country. This is according to researchers and federal workplace safety data that was recently released, which shows these emergency responders suffer injuries requiring treatment in the emergency room at …
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Bicyclist Fatally Injures Pedestrian in Manhattan Bike Lane Collision
A pedestrian has died from severe injuries suffered in a collision with a bicyclist in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. According to a Gothamist news report, the 60-year-old man was struck by a bicyclist riding north in the bike lane near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and West 23rd Street on July 31. The man …
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