A tragic construction accident in Manhattan last month claimed the life of a worker who was working inside the elevator shaft inside a building located at 111 E. 24th Street. Just after 9AM on January 23rd the 33-year old victim lost his balance and fell from the...
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Month: February 2018
Group Launches Investigations into Sexual Harassment Complaints Involving New York Police Officers
Serious Civil Rights violations in New York City including sexual harassment complaints will now be exposed to critical scrutiny thanks to an official watch dog group's plan to expand their focus in New York. NYPD's Civilian Complaint Review Board serves as the entity...
New Body Cameras May Decrease Instances of Excessive Force in New York City
The City of New York announced late last month that it would ramp up the rollout of its police body cameras with the goal of equipping all patrol officers with such equipment by the end of 2018. Based on results from LA and other large metropolitan areas around the...
Escalator Accident in Manhattan Leaves elderly Man Seriously Injured
A terrifying escalator accident in Manhattan left an elderly man fighting for his life earlier this month. The 80-year old was descending an escalator at a movie theater in Midtown Manhattan when, somehow, his leg became stuck between two steps of the escalator....
Poorly Maintained Stairways are a Safety Hazard in New York City Apartments
Stairway accidents in New York City are not taken seriously. Stairwells are one of the most common locations for accidents within apartment complexes throughout New York City. These common building fixtures become dangerous because the stairways in apartment buildings...
What to Do If You’ve Been Injured in a Cracked Sidewalk Accident in New York City
Cracked sidewalk accidents in New York City cause thousands of injuries to unsuspecting pedestrians and passersby, whether you are a young child, active professional and especially if you're a senior citizen. These accidents cause such serious injuries because the...
Family Left Homeless After Ceiling Collapse in New York City
A family was left homeless after a ceiling collapse in New York City earlier this month. Sadly, the matriarch of that family was forced to take matters into her own hands after the NYCHA failed to get her loved ones into a new home in a timely manner. On January 14th,...