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Update: Building Where Firefighter Died in Harlem to Be Torn Down

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This update is from a story we reported on earlier this week. The Harlem building that was severely damaged in a five-alarm fire will be torn down. This fire led to the death of one firefighter. This information comes from the Department of Buildings. Demolition on the building located on 773 Nicholas Ave has started. The building was a five-story building that was being used as a movie set for a film called “Motherless Brooklyn.” The film is being directed by Edward Norton. The damage that occurred to the building from the fire comprised structural integrity which is why it is being torn...

12 April

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Deadly Crash Ruled Pedestrian Error

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A deadly accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle that happened in late March was ruled a pedestrian accident. This accident happened in Jonesville, New York. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s police officers were investigating the car accident that led to the death of a pedestrian. The pedestrian who died in the accident was Nancy H. Berlin. She was a 77-year-old woman who lived at Clifton Park. She was hit on Main Street in Jonesville at around 7:30 p.m. She was hit by a 2008 Toyota Prius sedan being driven by Victor A. Temple, also of Clifton Park. This information comes from a...

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Pedestrian Safety Statistics

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Pedestrian accidents do happen in New York. They are especially common in urban areas such as in NYC. There are always people walking in the city getting from place to place. There are also often pedestrians in suburban areas. An accident involving a pedestrian and any type of vehicle can happen. These statistics illustrate how often they happen. According to statistics, in 2015, there were over 5,375 pedestrians who were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. This is an average of about 1 pedestrian death every 1.6 hours. Also, there were nearly 130,000 pedestrians who were treated for injuries related to...

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How Can a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Help You?

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If you’ve been injured in an accident while you were a pedestrian, you might be wondering if it is worth it to seek the help of a personal injury lawyer. When a pedestrian is injured in an accident involving a vehicle, it can cause serious damage. The human body is frail and can be easily injured by a vehicle. Because of this, injuries to pedestrians are more likely to be severe. Victims and families can benefit from seeking legal help. If the accident was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another person, the victim could receive financial compensation for their...

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York

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Are you looking for a pedestrian accident lawyer in New York? In a place like New York, especially in the city, people are often walking from place to place. Pedestrians are aplenty in NYC and the surrounding areas. This is because walking is often one of the best ways to get around and many people do not have cars. Of course, this can increase the likelihood of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. Also, accidents can happen that involve pedestrians and trains or other modes of public transportation. If you are seriously injured while you are a pedestrian, you could receive compensation for...

12 April

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Fire in Schenectady Displaces Residents

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A fire that happened on April 10, 2018, in Schenectady, New York, displaced residents of an apartment building. Residents of the building that was located on Albany Street had to flee from the fire. It appears that no injuries have been reported. The fire happened at around 7:30 at night at 864 Albany Street. Smoke was in the building and firefighters were called, and they had to help some residents out of the building. This information comes from Assistant Fire Chief Michael Gillespie. The Red Cross arrived and helped residents by offering them accommodations for the night. Firefighters said the fire started in...

12 April

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Colonie Industrial Accident Claims Life of Mark S. Vaillancourt

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There has been an update on the industrial accident that we reported on earlier this week. Mark S. Vaillancourt, a 61-year-old from Hadley, was the victim in the industrial accident that happened in Colonie, New York. The man was found dead on Saturday morning at TNT Landscaping and Excavating. The business was located on 117 Morris Road. He was alone at the business when he was pinned between two pieces of equipment. He died instantly from the trauma. It is unclear why the accident happened exactly or what exactly was happening that led to his death. If any more information becomes available, we...

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Car Crash in Schenectady

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On April 9, there was a car crash reported on I-890 in Schenectady. The accident occurred at Exit 6 of Interstate 890, and it caused traffic going westbound to be stopped. The incident occurred at about 11:40 in the morning. This information came from a post on the state Department of Transportation’s website. The post also said that I-890 would be closed for a time in that area, but it did reopen a couple of hours later. If any more details on this story became known, we will let you know. So far, the identities of people involved are not known. It is...

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Truck Driver in Critical Condition in Wheatfield Crash

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A pickup driver was in critical condition at Erie County Medical Center after he backed out of his driveway and hit into oncoming traffic. This happened in Shawnee Road in Wheatfield. This information comes from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at around 6:30 in the morning between Slusaric Road and Wildwing Drive. The driver of the pickup was John Moudy, He is a 29-year-old from Wheatfield. He was listed in critical condition after he was taken by a Mercy Flight to ECMC. Moudy had to be extricated from the vehicle. His truck was hit by an oncoming vehicle. It appears...

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Update on Police Officer Killed in Car Crash

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As this is a new and developing story, we will continue to keep you posted as new information is released. The Whitestown Police Department has released the name of the Oneida County officer who was killed in a car accident Wednesday night. Kevin Crossley, the victim, was a part-time officer. The department posted at 8:30 a.m. that he was the person who died in the accident. The post said, “Officer Kevin Crossley who was working in the Village of Whitesboro was killed in a 2 car motor vehicle accident on Oriskany Blvd. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and...

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