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New EPA Rules for Lead Paint Dust in Homes and Childcare Facilities
New requirements for identifying and cleaning up harmful dust in certain homes and childcare facilities across the country categorically state that any level of lead paint dust is hazardous and can cause lead poisoning. According to a CNN news report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized these new rules on Oct. 24. This is …
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Brooklyn MTA Bus Collision Critically Injures Scooter Rider
A man was critically injured in an MTA bus accident in Brooklyn after his scooter was struck by the bus. According to an AMNY news report, the 44-year-old man was riding a scooter near Church Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brownsville when he collided with a B35 bus the afternoon of Oct. 20. The victim …
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Common Causes of Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accidents During Halloween
Halloween is one of the most festive and eagerly anticipated holidays, especially for children and families who enjoy trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and themed parties. However, the holiday also brings with it an increased risk of slip and fall and trip and fall accidents. With decorations, costumes and packed streets, the chance of injury can be …
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Fatal Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Involves Box Truck
Marco Gallardo Tirado, 59, was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Brooklyn that involved a box truck the morning of Oct. 18. According to a report in the New York Daily News, the pedestrian accident occurred when Tirado was hit by the truck that was traveling east on DeKalb Avenue as the victim was crossing …
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Victim Fatally Injured in Brooklyn Apartment Fire
A lithium-ion battery sparked a deadly fire in Brooklyn the morning of Oct. 16 that left a 69-year-old man dead and two others with injuries. According to a CBS News report, the fire broke out early morning on the second floor of an apartment building on Brighton 3rd Street in Brighton Beach. FDNY officials said …
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