Catholic Diocese of Albany Files for Bankruptcy
The Catholic Diocese of Albany is the latest Empire State Catholic diocese to file for federal bankruptcy protection as a result of priest sexual abuse lawsuits. The Dioceses of Rochester, […]
Producer Accused of Using Social Media to Groom Teen Girls and Sleep with Them
Sebastian Bear-McClard, the estranged husband of actress Emily Ratajkowski and a producer in his own right, has been accused of using his Instagram account to groom teenage girls and sleep […]
Construction Worker Falls to His Death at JP Morgan Construction Site in New York City
For the second time this year, a New York City carpenter employed by Certified Interior has died while working on a construction site in the Big Apple. The worker, who […]
New York’s Adult Survivor Act Takes Effect on November 24, 2022
By Thomas P. Giuffra New York’s Adult Survivor Act commences in two days November 24, 2022, coinciding with Thanksgiving Day. It is indeed something for which all of us should […]
New York’s Dakota’s Law an Important Step in Addressing Lead Poisoning in Children
Dakota’s law, named after then-4-year-old Dakota was diagnosed with lead in her bloodstream, was signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in August 2022. Requirements Mandated by the New Law […]
There is No Acceptable Level of Lead
There is no acceptable level of lead. Any exposure to lead can lead to catastrophic neurological damage. We know this. In fact, we knew it as far back as 1976 […]
New York State Assembly Passes Bill Disallowing the Exclusion of Coverage for Damages in Lead-Based Paint Cases
In an important vote in the state Assembly, NY legislators have passed a bill that would not allow insurance companies to deny coverage or exclude coverage for damages related to […]
High Levels of Lead Found in New York City’s Parks
New York City has more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities across the five boroughs. They are places of respite for families, groups, and individuals who want to escape […]
NYCHA Residents Skeptical Over Rescue Trust Passage
The 400,000 New York City residents who live in NY City Housing Authority apartments are skeptical that the recently passed Rescue Trust bill will improve their lives. Can you blame […]
Residents of NY City Housing Authority Apartments Live in Disrepair
In the Stapleton Housing Complex residents went an entire year without gas to cook meals, and now they are without hot water. “It’s one thing behind another. Last week we […]