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Update: Officials Think Trump Tower Fire Might Have Been an Accident

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Fire officials have been trying to determine what caused the fatal fire that happened at Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. FDNY fire marshals have been looking through evidence. They are gathering the evidence from a Trump Tower apartment, and they do not think the fire was started intentionally. Investigators are focusing on the 50th-floor apartment where Todd Brassner lived. Brassner, a 67-year-old art dealer, died in the fire that happened on Saturday night. The apartment became engulfed in flames at around 5:30 in the evening. It has also been reported that the apartment did not have sprinklers and that this fact contributed to the...

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Reasons to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in New York

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When it comes to a serious injury, the cost of car accident-related treatment can add up quickly. These medical bills can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the severity of the injury. If your injury is minor, it might make sense to file a claim on your own. But, for moderate to severe injuries, it makes the most sense to seek help from a personal injury lawyer. The financial cost to you from a severe injury can be significant. An experienced lawyer will be able to fight for you to receive financial compensation. With an experienced accident lawyer...

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Why You Should Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in New York

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When it comes to car accidents, there are many reasons to hire a car accident lawyer. If the accident led to a serious injury, and the accident wasn’t your fault, a car accident lawyer could help you receive the financial compensation you deserve. An experienced New York car accident lawyer will fight to help you preserve your rights and receive the compensation you are entitled to. By finding a New York-based car accident attorney, you will have someone on your side who knows the laws and regulations related to these claims in the state. An automobile accident needs to be handled...

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1 Killed, 4 Injured in Fire at Trump Tower

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One person has died and four other people have been injured after a fire that happened at Trump Tower in Manhattan on Saturday evening. This information comes from the New York City Fire Department. The person who passed away was a resident of the building and lived on the 50th floor. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to department spokeswoman Angelic Conroy. Firefighters arrived at the scene at around 5:30 in the evening, and the casualty was reported about three hours after this. At about 8:30 p.m., firefighters announced that they had the fire under control. As more information on...

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Subway Service Resumes as Scheduled after Fatal Incident in Queens

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in Accident News, Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death

This update is on a story reported yesterday. Subway service has resumed as normal in Queens after a person was struck by a train at a station there. Train service was temporarily changed while emergency crews were on the scene to assist with the incident. R trains in the area were running express between Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue and Queens plaza after an individual was fatally struck at the Steinway Street Station. There were also minor delays in Queens on the E and F lines for a time, according to the MTA. The train service has resumed since that time, but commuters are still being advised...

09 April

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Helicopter Pilots Were Warned of Safety Problems Months Before Fatal Crash

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Another update on the East River helicopter crash has become available. This update occurred on April 7, 2018. This tragic accident led to the death of five passengers aboard a sightseeing helicopter in NYC. The only survivor of the crash was the pilot, but all other people on board died after the helicopter crashed into the East River. According to sources, for months before the incident, pilots for the company that operated the flight had been warning their bosses about hazardous conditions. These hazardous conditions included equipment that would make escape difficult. The pilots had requested better safety gear. One pilot even made...

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High School Bus Crash Seriously Injures 6

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This story is very recent, and if more information becomes available, we will keep you updated. A New York high school bus crash has caused injury to six students who were returning from spring break. A charter bus was carrying teenagers returning from a trip when the bus hit a bridge overpass on Long Island. The incident led to injury for six passengers. The entire length of the top of the bus was mangled after hitting into the overpass. According to police, the incident happened at around 9 at night on Sunday on the Southern State Parkway in Lakeview. Thirty-seven other passengers also...

09 April

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Investigation Finds Buffalo Officer Did Not Have Sirens On When He Struck Pedestrian

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This story is an update on a story we reported on last week. An officer who hit and killed a pedestrian was found to not be driving with emergency lights or sirens on when the incident happened. This information comes from the Buffalo Police, and the information was released last Thursday morning. The victim was 64-year-old Susan Lotempio. Lotempio was taking a morning walk near Hertel Avenue and Tennyson Avenue when she was hit by the police car. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer involved is Officer Daniel Ahearn. He is said to be cooperating with the investigators. New York State...

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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Car in Long Island

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An adult male pedestrian was killed last Saturday night after he was hit by a car on West Main Street, according to Riverhead police. The accident happened at 8:43 at night. Police received a 911 call related to a pedestrian accident involving a motor vehicle. This happened near Weeping Willow Park. Police arrived and officers found an adult male. They determined that he had serious injuries and was not breathing. CPR was delivered. The man was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center. The victim had suffered severe injuries to his head and body. He was then taken to Southside Hospital and was pronounced...

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2-Vehicle Crash Being Investigated in Hudson Valley

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In Hillsdale, New York, State Police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened on Route 22. Troopers were sent to the scene at around 1:10 in the afternoon on Saturday, April 7. The incident happened near Sawyer Road in the Town of Hillsdale. They responded after hearing a report of a vehicle crash with a person trapped inside Police arrived and found the vehicle which had been driven by 69-year-old Gus Segschneider has been traveling north on Route 22. A second car was being driven by a 75-year-old woman from Massachusetts and crossed over the double yellow line. Her car hit...

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