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Asbestos Found in Children’s Toys

An advocacy group has reported traces of asbestos in children’s crayons and toy crime lab -->

Woman Crashes into Hotel Room, Charged with DWI

Early Saturday morning, on July 12, 2015, a Perinton woman crashed her car into a Henrietta -->

VA says it may shut down hospitals to close $2.5B budget gap

By Matthew Daly: The Department of Veterans Affairs may have to shut down some hospitals next -->

GMC Recalls 780,000 SUVs

General Motors Co has issued a recall for roughly 780,000 crossover SUV’s. The recall is -->

Motorcyclist Severely Injured After Car Collision

On Sunday, July 12th, 2015 a Yates County motorcyclist was struck by a car while -->

Lifesaving Information about Dry Drowning vs. Secondary Drowning

What is Dry Drowning? Dry drowning is when a small amount of water is ingested, -->

Ever-Growing Waits for Veterans’ Care

The New York Times–Editorial Board: It was shocking last year when hospitals operated by the Department of Veterans -->

Former Department Of Veterans Affairs Official Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Taking $1.2 Million In Kickbacks

TRENTON, N.J. – A former Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee who worked as a -->

VA starts brain bank to study effects of PTSD in vets

By Ryan McDermott: The Veterans Affairs Department has launched a program to track the progress -->

Father and Teenage Sons Paralyzed After Vacation in the Virgin Islands

This spring a husband and wife couple, along with their two teenage sons ventured to -->

Human Salmonella Outbreak: 181 Infected

The CDC is investigating a multi state outbreak of human Salmonella infections. According to the -->

Young Child Dies in Farm Accident

Authorities are still investigating the tragic accident that claimed the life of a 5 year -->

Researchers: PTSD is factor in troop, vet violence

By Patricia Kime: New research indicates that post-traumatic stress disorder is a common factor in violent -->

Appeals Court Sides With Veterans in Suit Over Experiments

Associated Press: The U.S. military must continue to alert veterans exposed to chemical and biological weapons -->

Consider veterans when setting off fireworks

BECKLEY, W. Va, (Tribune News Service) by Jessica Farrish— Independence Day is a celebration of -->

Drone Surveillance Trial in Ulster County

An Ulster County man charged with unlawful survellience has been acquitted. According to authorities, the -->

Silent Drowning, Important Information for Parents:

A new study suggests what you think you know about drowning could be wrong. Many -->

Driver of Fatal ATV Crash Facing Charges

Early Sunday morning, in Providence, NY, a 33 year old man crashed his all terrain -->

VA Announces Availability of Renewal Funding

by GPD, Veterans Today: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of 1-year -->

Presumption of Herbicide Exposure and Presumption of Disability During Service for Reservists Presumed Exposed to Herbicide

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulation governing individuals presumed to have -->