A new investigative unit, staffed by five inspectors will be cracking down on illegal daycare centers in NYC. The death of a 3-month old baby at an illegal daycare center last Monday prompted the investigation. The day of the incident the daycare had 15 children, 3 children more then legally permitted in NYC. The New […]
Author Archives: FOA
22
Jul
Jul
Two crashes early Monday morning on the Sprain Brook Parkway shut down multiple lanes between Armonk and Purchase. Those traveling southbound on 1-684 experienced delays as the road came to a gridlock. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accidents. The Sprain Brook Parkway is known as a dangerous road, perhaps one of the […]
22
Jul
Jul
Two crashes early Monday morning on the Sprain Brook Parkway shut down multiple lanes between Armonk and Purchase. Those traveling southbound on 1-684 experienced delays as the road came to a gridlock. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accidents. The Sprain Brook Parkway is known as a dangerous road, perhaps one of the […]
21
Jul
Jul
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli will be sending staff from his office to several events throughout the state of New York this month to assist residents in searching for lost and forgotten funds. “I encourage everyone to come out to the community events to search for money that may be waiting for you,” […]
10
Jul
Jul
A new ban went into effect Monday Morning, prohibiting cars north of 72nd street. City Councilmember Mark Levine, and Mayor Bill De Blasio introduced the ban. Reducing the amount of cars in Central Park will inevitably create safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, but is it enough? The southern end of Central Park is still […]
09
Jul
Jul
The Federal Railroad Administration is exploring the possibility of digital mapping companies aiding in reducing the number of railroad-vehicle collisions. Causalities from train-vehicle crashes have increased in years past. While technology has created hazards by distracting drivers, in this instance, it may do the opposite. Apple, TomTom, Mapquest, and Garmin may also participate. Details regarding […]
08
Jul
Jul
A 66-year-old Rabbi died after being hit by a car earlier this month. The incident took place on Empire Boulevard and Balfour Place in Crown Heights. According to authorities, the man was standing behind a car, when the car began to back up. The blow knocked him to the ground. The car pulled forward, and […]
26
Jun
Jun
An employee at a bagel shop in Mountain Lakes, NJ suffered severe injuries after a can of aerosol cooking spray exploded. According to police, the can fell and rolled under a grill, ultimately exploding from the heat. The injured employee reportedly suffered burns to her face, hands, and legs. Another employee suffered minor injuries. If […]
25
Jun
Jun
A freight train and a tractor trailer collided Tuesday morning in Buffalo, NY. The crash caused a natural gas cylinder on the truck cab to explode. Both the truck driver and the train conductor sustained injuries and were hospitalized following the accident. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a workplace related […]
24
Jun
Jun
Last week a 286-foot cruise ship crashed into an approach wall bumper while traveling from Montreal to Toronto. The incident took place in the Saint Lawrence Seaway, located in Massena, NY. The seawayallows passage for hundreds of ships from around the world, including commercial vessels and cruise ships. A total of 19 passengers were injured, […]