Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Held Accountable for Not Following Own Safety Protocol: Franklin County Jury Rules in Favor of Finkelstein & Partners’ Client in Personal Injury Case.
A jury found Plattsburgh-based Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital negligent and awarded $485,000 to our client -->
Food Safety: How to Reduce your Risk of Listeria.
There have been multiple recent news reports of food recalls due to possible contamination of -->
It was meant to reduce wait times, but veterans say new choice cards are causing more problems
The Washington Post: By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: Veterans and some VA doctors say that the new “choice -->
New rules on narcotic painkillers cause grief for veterans and VA
By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, The Washtington Post: New federal rules that make it harder to get -->
Veterans in Congress Bring Rare Perspective to Authorizing War
The New York Times: by Ashley Parker and Jeremy W. Peters: Veterans of the wars in -->
No, the VA has not fired 60 people for manipulating wait-time data
The Washington Post, by, Michelle Ye Hee Lee: “Nine hundred people have been fired since -->
Tips For Safety In Train Emergencies Provided by Metro North
The February 3rd Metro-North train crash reminds us all to keep safety at the forefront -->
Winter 2015 Blood Drive – Helping out during a Blood Shortage Emergency
Someone needs blood every two seconds! The New York Blood Center is in a Blood Shortage -->
Newburgh Library gets a visit from Tail Waggin’ Tutors
The Tail Waggin’ Tutors program stopped by Newburgh Library last week. The program was set -->
Safety Tips for Car Seats: Does Your Child Need a Car Seat, Booster Seat, or are They Ready for a Seat Belt?
It’s hard to determine when your child is ready to move to the next stage -->
As Temperatures Remain Below Freezing, What Do Those Government Weather Terms Mean?
With temperatures plummeting further this week, and more snow forecast, here is your quick guide -->
Your Herbal Supplements May Be a Danger to Your Health!
An investigation by Attorney General Erik T. Schneiderman revealed that herbal supplements being sold at -->
Veterans courts soaring in demand as teams of volunteers seek to help military defendants
By John Sharp. AL.com: The numbers of veterans’ courts have exploded in recent years. Last -->
Veterans urged to show up for VES exams
American Legion: Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) has been awarded contracts with the Veterans Benefits Administration -->
VA Secretary Attempts to Change Culture, Combat Critics
US News. By Astrid Goh and Tara Longardner: Six months after taking over as Secretary -->
Obama Signs Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill
ABC News: By JIM KUHNHENN Associated PressAcknowledging the struggles of the nation’s veterans, President Barack -->
Winter Driving Safety Tips for Treacherous Weather Conditions
Start Clean: Completely clear snow and ice off your windows, lights, windshield, and top of -->
Why Did Last Night’s Chicken Make You Sick?
Each year, contaminated food sickens 48 million Americans. 28,000 of those are hospitalized, and 3,000 -->
Before You Take Your Kids Out Sledding, Think Safety
As lawsuits mount along with injuries to children, some towns are banning sledding! Last year, -->
Put a Freeze on Winter Fires
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) are teaming -->