Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

One Child’s Death is Too Many: Preventing Backovers in Driveways

Most victims of backovers in driveways are the elderly and children. The driver of the -->

Two Marine Veterans Unite Decades Later to Win VA Appeals for Exposure to Agent Orange in Subic Bay, Philippines

Two veterans of the Vietnam War, who served Honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps., have -->

VA triples spending on homelessness problem

In an effort to end homelessness among veterans, the VA has awarded $300 Million in -->

Brother & Sister Killed in Tubing Accident on Michigan Lake

11-year-old, Alex Mansour, 6-year-old Gabrielle Mansour and 10-year-old Adriana Mansour were in a tube on -->

Firearm Statistics & Basic Safety Tips

A child or teen in killed once every 7 ½ hours with a gun, either -->

New Virus Found in Mid-Hudson Valley Ticks

A new study conducted over a five-year period in Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, Rockland -->

Whole Foods Market Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

According to the FDA on July 5, 2013, Whole Foods Market announced that it is -->

The City of Poughkeepsie Issues Boil Alert

The City of Poughkeepsie is advising every customer of its water system to boil water -->

Hiking Safety Tips

The Hudson Valley and upstate New York offer some of the best hiking trails in -->

Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Swan Creek Candle has recalled their loose votive candles due to fire hazards. The candles -->

Auto Accident in Woodbourne: Two Men Hospitalized After Crash

Two men were hospitalized after they were involved in a head-on crash in Woodbourne on -->

How to Steer Clear of Salmonella This Season

As the weather heats up, barbeques and cookouts become more common. It is important to -->

Car Accident: Yulan Girl Dies in Lumberland Crash

17-year-old Amanda Morabito died after the car she was traveling in on Saturday, July 6th -->

Auto Accident: 4 Teenagers Injured in Rosendale

Four teenagers were hospitalized after a Saugerties teen reportedly lost control of his car on -->

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazards

The “Buff Baby” baby rattle has been recalled due to a choking hazard. The rattle -->

Auto Accident on Route 28: Ulster Man Injured After Driving Into a Ravine

A Kingston man was in critical condition on Sunday, June 7th when he drove his -->

NYC Man, 46, Drowned in Bear Mountain State Park

46-year-old Refugio Jimenez of Manhattan drowned on Thursday, July 4, at Hessian Lake in Bear -->

Mother Sues Monster Beverages Over Death of 19-Year-Old Son

Alex Morris, a teenager from Maryland went into cardiac arrest on July 1, 2012 and -->

School Bus Safety: Hard Facts & Safety Tips

School buses are the safest mode of transportation for getting children to and from school, -->

Independence Day: Firework Safety

As the Fourth of July approaches, watching fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity -->

Product-Related Deaths: Get the Facts

There are about 8,000 product-related deaths each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. -->