Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

Federal Investigators are responding to reports of the first reported death from newly discovered ‘Bourbon virus”.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has published a study of patient John Seesteed, -->

Fairway Market recalls its Brand Raw Hazelnuts due to Possible Salmonella Contamination.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Fairway market is recalling its brand -->

Drug Resistant Bacteria Linked to Hard-to-Clean Medical Scopes.

Health care providers have been warned that difficult-to-clean medical scopes that are inserted down the -->

Medicare cracks down on Standards for Nursing Home Care.

Last week saw the star rating of almost a third of the nation’s nursing home -->

Finkelstein & Partners are Proud to Sponsor Kingston’s Artbridge Exhibition

Midtown Kingston is about to be transformed by two Hudson Valley artists in the 3rd Kingston Artbridge -->

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Held Accountable for Not Following Own Safety Protocol: Franklin County Jury Rules in Favor of Finkelstein & Partners’ Client in Personal Injury Case.

A jury found Plattsburgh-based Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital negligent and awarded $485,000 to our client -->

Food Safety: How to Reduce your Risk of Listeria.

There have been multiple recent news reports of food recalls due to possible contamination of -->

It was meant to reduce wait times, but veterans say new choice cards are causing more problems

The Washington Post: By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: Veterans and some VA doctors say that the new “choice -->

New rules on narcotic painkillers cause grief for veterans and VA

By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, The Washtington Post: New federal rules that make it harder to get -->

Veterans in Congress Bring Rare Perspective to Authorizing War

The New York Times: by Ashley Parker and Jeremy W. Peters: Veterans of the wars in -->

No, the VA has not fired 60 people for manipulating wait-time data

The Washington Post, by, Michelle Ye Hee Lee: “Nine hundred people have been fired since -->

Tips For Safety In Train Emergencies Provided by Metro North

The February 3rd Metro-North train crash reminds us all to keep safety at the forefront -->

Winter 2015 Blood Drive – Helping out during a Blood Shortage Emergency

Someone needs blood every two seconds!  The New York Blood Center is in a Blood Shortage -->

Newburgh Library gets a visit from Tail Waggin’ Tutors

The Tail Waggin’ Tutors program stopped by Newburgh Library last week. The program was set -->

Safety Tips for Car Seats: Does Your Child Need a Car Seat, Booster Seat, or are They Ready for a Seat Belt?

It’s hard to determine when your child is ready to move to the next stage -->

As Temperatures Remain Below Freezing, What Do Those Government Weather Terms Mean?

With temperatures plummeting further this week, and more snow forecast, here is your quick guide -->

Your Herbal Supplements May Be a Danger to Your Health!

An investigation by Attorney General Erik T. Schneiderman revealed that herbal supplements being sold at -->

Veterans courts soaring in demand as teams of volunteers seek to help military defendants

By John Sharp. AL.com:  The numbers of veterans’ courts have exploded in recent years. Last -->

Veterans urged to show up for VES exams

American Legion:  Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) has been awarded contracts with the Veterans Benefits Administration -->

VA Secretary Attempts to Change Culture, Combat Critics

US News.  By Astrid Goh and Tara Longardner: Six months after taking over as Secretary -->

Obama Signs Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill

ABC News: By JIM KUHNHENN Associated PressAcknowledging the struggles of the nation’s veterans, President Barack -->