Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

VA MODIFICATIONS TO COPE WITH EFFECTS OF COVID-19

The President declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency in early March 2020. The effects -->

Veteran Resources for COVID-19 information

As of March 26, 2020, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), reports 68,440 cases of -->

Updated DOD list identifying Agent Orange sites outside of Vietnam released by VA

Veteran’s with qualifying service during Vietnam are able to receive disability benefits for certain disease -->

Legislation Expands Commissary & Exchange Privileges For Veterans

As of January 1, 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD), has expanded commissary and exchange -->

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 scheduled to take effect!

VA regulations have historically provided service connection on a presumptive basis for Vietnam Veterans for -->

Access: Supports for Living Dedicates The Engel Center

Trial Attorney Jonathan Engel and his father Robert C. Engel Senior recently attended The Engel -->

Watch Andrew Finkelstein – Personal Injury Court’s Only NY Legal Commentator

You may be seeing more of our own Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein in the coming -->

Kids and Vaping: Mango-Flavored Danger

Thanks to shrewd and aggressive social media campaigns and deceptive product development targeting teens and -->

Newburgh Law Enforcement to Focus on Traffic Safety

The City of Newburgh Police department has launched a new initiative to improve traffic safety -->

Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein talks about other ways to keep your kids and passengers safe

Back to school is underway and families are getting back into the daily routine of -->

How Much Sun Can Our Four-Legged Friends Tolerate?

It’s important to ensure the safety and well-being of our four-legged friends. High temperatures can -->

Limo Safety Still a Focus after Tragic Crash

New York seems to flourish in the summer and fall months between wedding season, tourism, -->

Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein discusses motorcycle safety on WRGB CBS6

  On June 13th, Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein was a guest on WRGB CBS 6 -->

Safety Tips for Enjoying Your ATV

ATV safety has become a growing concern in recent years, especially in Upstate New York. -->

What You Need to Know About Pothole Accidents

‘Tis the Season of Pothole Related Accidents | Protect Your Rights Pothole accidents are extremely -->

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding School Bus Safety

Parents depend on school bus drivers, and the companies that manage school bus drivers, to -->

HUGE WIN FOR BLUE WATER VETERANS

PRESUMPTION OF AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE EXTENDED TO VETERANS WHO SERVED ON SHIPS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL -->

New York State Child Safety Laws, WRGB CBS6 Interviews Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein

Andrew Finkelstein of Finkelstein & Partners, LLP discusses the child passenger safety law in New -->

Bullying Defined

Over the years bullying has become an increasingly pressing issue locally and nationally. If you -->

Teacher Wins $4M Libel Award Against Online Blogger

Kathy Reakes, Mount Pleasant Daily Voice A Rockland County blogger was hit with a $4 -->

Clarkstown teacher wins $4 million libel award against Rockland blogger

Steve Lieberman, Rockland/Westchester Journal News A Clarkstown elementary school teacher seeking to restore her reputation -->