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NYC Twins Die In Hot Car: This Is Why It Keeps Happening
A family in the Bronx experienced a horrific tragedy this weekend when their one-year-old twins died after being left in a hot car. According to The New York Times, the twins were forgotten in their father’s vehicle on Friday morning after he mistakenly thought he... (Keep Reading)
Are You Prepared For the Next NYC Power Outage?
Con Edison workers are frantically trying to correct the electrical issue that led to the Manhattan Blackout on Saturday ahead of this weekend’s heatwave. According to Insurance Journal, the five hour blackout sparked mass chaos throughout the city, leaving nearly 73,000 people in the dark.... (Keep Reading)
NYC Bicycle Fatalities Are On The Rise
Another New York City cyclist was killed this week after being hit by a cement truck in Brooklyn. According to News12, the 28-year-old cyclist was traveling down Bushwick Avenue and Boerum Street. A video shows the cyclist attempted to swerve away from the cement truck... (Keep Reading)
Parents: Say ‘No’ To Underage Drinking
It's graduation season and summer weekends will be jam-packed with celebrations to honor high school grads. As parents begin to plan for graduation parties, chances are they are purchasing alcohol for the event. While some parents will label coolers containing alcohol 'adults only,' other parties... (Keep Reading)
Spring Construction Safety
Spring has sprung, and so has activity on construction sites across the region. According to NYC Open Data, a hub of analytics and data to keep New Yorkers informed, there are approximately 2,834 active worksites across the five boroughs, with additional projects getting the green light every... (Keep Reading)
Partner, Mark J. Epstein, Reelected As Chair of The Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council (LIRRCC)
Congratulations to Partner, Mark J. Epstein, who was unanimously reelected Chair of The Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council (LIRRCC) this month! The LIRRCC is a council established by the state legislator to be the voice of LIRR riders and dedicated to advocating for the hundreds... (Keep Reading)
OUR NEW PARTNER, EUGENE GOZENPUT
We are pleased to announce the naming of Attorney Eugene Gozenput as Partner at Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C., PC. Starting as an Associate in 2006, Eugene has proven to be an invaluable resource to the firm and a well-respected litigator for individuals who have... (Keep Reading)
Deadly Week of Construction Fatalities In NYC
April has proven to be a deadly start to the 2019 construction season in New York City. In just one week, three construction workers lost their lives on the job: On April 13, a 34-year-old worker in Brooklyn was killed when a 7.5-ton counterweight on... (Keep Reading)
National Work Zone Awareness Week
The arrival of Spring marks the busy season in the construction industry. Workers and work sites will be popping up all over New York City, repairing as many streets, highways, and bridges as they can get to before the next winter season begins. Unfortunately, highway... (Keep Reading)
NYC Measles Outbreak: What You Need To Know
The measles epidemic is far from over. According to a report released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of confirmed measles cases in our country for the first three months of 2019 has already surpassed the entire number of cases... (Keep Reading)
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