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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Brooklyn Hit and Run Crash
Yvonne Sandiford, 79, was killed in a Brooklyn pedestrian accident after being struck by two hit-and-run drivers, officials said. According to a Streetsblog.org report, Sandiford was crossing New York Avenue in the crosswalk when a vehicle struck her while making the turn onto New York Avenue from eastbound Herkimer Street the evening of Nov. 2. …
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Multiple Injuries in New York Gas Explosion and Fire
Fifteen people were injured in a gas explosion and fire that led to a building collapse in Wappingers Falls, New York the afternoon of Nov. 2. According to a report in the Times-Union, multiple agencies were dispatched to an apartment building at 2 Brick Row after, officials said, a Central Hudson contractor struck a gas …
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Six Common Injuries Ironworkers and Steelworkers Suffer at NYC Construction Sites
Ironworkers and steelworkers play crucial roles in the construction industry. They are responsible for assembling, erecting, and reinforcing structures made of steel or iron and often work at elevations on scaffolds, ladders, etc. While these professions are essential for building infrastructure, they come with inherent risks, often resulting in injuries, particularly due to unsafe conditions …
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New York Counties Receive Grants to Address Lead Paint Hazards
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $160 million to some jurisdictions in New York. According to Spectrum News, the money will go toward testing older homes for lead paint as well as evaluating young children for lead poisoning symptoms. Officials said with these grants, they are also trying to …
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Eight People Injured in Queens Multi Car Accident
At least eight people were injured in a car accident at a Queens intersection the afternoon of Oct. 28. According to a CBS New York news report, surveillance video caught the crash on Queens Boulevard and 47th Street in Sunnyside. Police said a 33-year-old male driver struck multiple vehicles and a 14-year-old pedestrian. One witness …
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