Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
Metro-North Train Derails in the Bronx on Sunday
A Metro-North train derailed on Sunday morning in the Bronx along the Hudson River. The -->
Personal Safety App Allows Users to Alert Others When in Danger
Smartphone users can now alert their family and friends when they are in danger by -->
Keeping a Watchful Eye in Nursing Homes
Doris Racher noticed small things that she had bought her 96-year-old mother, Eryetha Mayberry, a -->
Surviving Black Friday
It’s almost that time again! The day after Thanksgiving, the craziest shopping day of the -->
Saugerties Man Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle on 9W
A Saugerties man was hit a car yesterday evening and died when he was walking -->
Safety Panel Offers Guide to Address School Violence
After 13 meetings, the Ulster County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee has weighed in with a -->
Thanksgiving Day Cooking Safety Tips
As Thanksgiving Day gets closer and we start the cooking prep work for the big -->
Help Us Stop Teen Texting & Driving
Earlier this year, we teamed up with CBS6 News in Albany to spread the word -->
24% of Drivers Surf the Web While Driving
A recent poll presented by USA Today shows that drivers are surfing the web while -->
Winter Driving Safety Tips
As winter approaches and the snow begins to fall, driving can be extremely dangerous depending -->
COMING HOME: PTSD affects veterans, family, friends in different, drastic ways
Idaho Press, by Nick Groff: HOW DOES PTSD HAPPEN? Dr. Julie Sharrette, a psychologist at -->
For Assaulted Veterans, a Second Battle
New York Times, By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Published: November 17, 2013 For military veterans, the -->
‘Not all injuries bleed’: prevent military’s silent epidemic
By Lydia Denworth Bloomberg News The toll from a decade of war in Iraq and -->
How to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries
Each year, 1.7 million cases of traumatic brain injury occur and at least 5.3 million -->
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $4 billion Settlement over Recalled Hip Implant
J&J has agreed to a settlement of up to $4 billion to resolve thousands of -->
Janitor & Cook Help Elderly Residents after Facility’s License is Revoked and Staff Abandoned Them
Miguel Alvarez, a janitor at a senior care home at Valley Springs Manor in California -->
Taylor Farms Inc. Recalls Over 20,000 lbs. of Broccoli Salad Kits
Taylor Farms Inc. is located in both Maryland and Texas. On October 25, 2013 the -->
Autumn is the Deadliest Time of Year for Deer and a Danger to Motorists
Approximately half of motor vehicle accidents involving white-tail deer occur from October to December, according -->
Tracking Device Helps to Improve Teen Driving
DriveCam is a device that monitors the driving habits of the person operating the vehicle, -->
Imported Spices from Some Countries Carry Salmonella, Insects, Excrement and Hair
According to the FDA, salmonella, insects, excrement, and hair have been found in imported spices -->