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According to an article recently published in Patchogue Patch, written by Paige McAtee it identified 14 bridges on Long Island that were deemed structurally deficient based on the State transportation departments report that has identified 56,000 structurally deficient U.S. bridges overall.According to the report quoted within the article: Of the…

According to the NYPD and reported by the NY Post, an Upper Eastside Doorman was killed today in a freak accident while shoveling snow. He fell through a glass window and had his throat slit by glass, police sources said. The 57 year old was shoveling snow leading downward into…

Unfortunately, 2017 started with yet another train crash. A Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter train crashed at the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, injuring more than 100 passengers.Fortunately, the injuries were less serious compared to the crash at Hoboken Terminal in New Jersey on September 29, 2016, which killed one…

Holiday Travel SafetyIt was Andy Williams who sang, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. It’s the hap-happiest season of all.” There are some precautions that should be taken to keep the mood merry.Road DangersThe holiday season brings with it a number of driving hazards. The Christmas/New Year’s holiday…

With the hustle & bustle of the holidays approaching, many parents and caregivers are scrambling to get their kids the hottest toys of the season. However, too many adults assume that if a toy has made it onto a retailer’s shelves, it is safe for children to play with. The…

Adultery, sexual assault, walls to keep out Mexicans…the 2016 Presidential Campaign between Donald J. Trump, the Republican Party nominee, and Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party nominee, has gotten downright dirty.Just when it doesn’t seem it can get any worse, it does. A recently released “Access Hollywood” clip featured Trump bragging…

Teen Chased at Knife Point. Several School Lockdowns. Police Issue Warning.The latest clown sighting took a scary turn when a 14-yr-old was chased after leaving Malverne High School in Nassau yesterday, police say. The teen was approached from behind by a person who was dressed in a purple clown costume…

A new federal study has found that teen drivers and their young passengers are dying at an alarming rate. The number of teenagers involved in deadly car crashes is rising for the first time in nearly a decade. New data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveal a 10-percent increase…

Statistics On All The Children Who Have Died In Hot Cars Shows Precautions Are VitalIt happens, on average a child tragically dies due to heatstroke suffered in a hot vehicle once every nine days. This statistic is staggering and devastating. During the summer month’s it’s a habit for many people…

The stories have been horrific. A ten-year-old boy was killed on August 7 during a ride on the world’s tallest waterslide. Caleb Schwab was sadly decapitated on the Verruckt raft ride at the Schlitterbahn WaterPark in Kansas City, Kansas. That same day, two riders were injured when a launch cable…

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, the first thing on your mind is recovering and the second is how you are going to pay for the costs from medical bills, lost income and property damage. In the midst of all the pain and confusion,…

We assume that when we turn on our faucets crystal clear water will come gushing out. Unfortunately that is not always the case. As a matter of fact, there is a very strong possibility that your child is drinking lead-tainted water in school.Recently, on Long Island unacceptable levels of lead…

The heat and humidity of the warmer months is upon us, and with it comes some silent risks. It’s a habit for many people to leave their children in the car for just a few minutes so they can run errands, a practice that can have deadly consequences.Last week, a…

Police: Teen robbed at gunpoint playing Pokemon Go in Lake RonkonkomaAccording to New12 Long Island, Police say a 19-year-old playing Pokemon Go in Lake Ronkonkoma was robbed at gunpoint last night. Police reported that the teen was playing along Lake Shore Drive around 5 p.m. Wednesday when the incident occurred.…

Hats off to the graduates. This is an accomplishment that should be celebrated and many parents do so by throwing a party. While many view their graduates as adults, under the law they are not, and parents should resist the temptation to allow alcohol at graduation parties.Under New York law,…

For most, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. For teens, it is the start of the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crash fatalities climb. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of…

Throughout the month of May, Rosenberg & Gluck wants to call attention to the dangers and vulnerabilities motorcyclists face when riding on the road. Motorcycle crashes are one of the most prevalent causes of death and injury on Long Island roads. Motorcyclists are about 30 times more likely to die…

What Can Parents Do to Keep Their Teens Safe?According to the NHTSA, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers 14-19 years old in the United States. This is a horrifying fact that parents of teen drivers have to face. The challenge is not only teaching teens to…

APRIL IS NATIONAL DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH Across the United States, communities and government agencies alike are coming together in an effort to crack down on texting, cellphone use and other dangerous distracted driving behaviors in honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.An alarming 87% of drivers have admitted to…

According to the New York Times the surge of buildings being constructed in New York has been deemed as another building boom, similar to the building boom of 2008. The Department of Buildings in New York agreed to the construction of 52,618 residential units over the last fiscal year, a…

Green beers, green shirts, green socks, everything green! On March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What once was a religious feast day for the saint of Ireland, has now become an international festival celebrating Irish cultures. With over 36 million people…

Sadly, the blizzard this past weekend has taken over 40 lives within the northeast and not all are due to the typical “bad weather” road accidents. Some of those who lost their lives are fellow New Yorkers from Long Island. As they are fellow Long Islanders, we feel the need…

Many people who live in the Tri-State area believe that the area’s most dangerous roads sit within the NY Metro areas, such as Manhattan, Queens, and the other boroughs. However, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign confirms that Long Island’s roads top the list of the most dangerous roads. Most of these…

Avoid the “If we had only known…” heartache as you await word from the emergency room doctor on your child’s condition. Accidental injuries are the leading cause of death in children under the age of 14. Over 23 million children, under the age of 15, are seen in the E.R.…