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Smartphones and Other Distractions That Make Roadways Deadlier
Smartphones have rapidly become an essential part of everyday life to the extent it is hard for many to imagine functioning without them. They serve as our communication tools, navigation systems, entertainment devices, and even digital assistants. Yet, while these devices offer convenience and connectivity, they have also introduced a new and deadly form of …
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Five Common Injuries Suffered During the Holiday Season
The holidays are truly a wonderful time of year when family and friends come together, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Millions of Americans travel by air and road to see loved ones during this time. We hang colorful lights and decorate our homes to get in the spirit of the holidays. However, a serious …
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Mayor Bill de Blasio Opposes State Elevator Safety Regulation
Mayor Bill de Blasio is battling Albany over proposed elevator safety legislation. According to a report in the New York Post, in an effort to prevent additional regulation, City Hall is opposing a measure that would have the state issue licenses to mechanics and others who oversee maintenance of 70,000 elevators in New York City’s …
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Steep Rise Reported in Construction Accident Deaths in New York City
The city Department of Buildings has reported a significant increase in deaths at work sites over the last fiscal year. According to a Capital New York report, construction accident injuries rose by 34 percent, from 211 in Fiscal Year 2014 to 283 in Fiscal Year (F.Y.) 2015, based on the agency’s statistics. There had been …
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Loose Boat Trailer Fatally Strikes Bicyclist in Staten Island
A 21-year-old woman died from injuries she suffered after a boat trailer hitched to a truck came loose on a Staten Island street and slammed into two bicyclists. According to a report in the New York Daily News, a black Toyota truck was towing a 22-foot Trophy fishing boat on Hyland Boulevard in Great Kills …
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