Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

VA reform act has catches

By Tom Philpott / Syndicated Columnist PUBLISHED: Monday, August 11, 2014 at 12:02 am …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. -->

Explosion at Tonawanda Coke Corp. Results in Serious Safety Violations and $161,100 in US DOL OSHA Fines

Tonawanda Coke Corp. and Kirchner LLC face a total of $161,100 in fines from the -->

Grandfather Abused by Nursing Home Worker

A sad story comes to us from Maine about a woman whose grandfather was sexually abused -->

More Scams Sweeping the Hudson Valley

Two scams involving chimney sweeps and one involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., have -->

Johnson & Johnson Pulls Hysterectomy Device from Hospitals Due to Belief of Spreading Cancer in Women

Johnson & Johnson has pulled hysterectomy devices from hospitals after being blamed from spreading cancer -->

FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA approves label changes to include intestinal problems (sprue-like enteropathy) linked to blood pressure medicine olmesartan medoxomil

Safety Announcement [7-3-2013] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the blood -->

TJX Companies, Inc. Recalls “Ecoato” Sweet Paprika Powder Due to Possible Health Risk

On July 26th, the FDA announced that the TJX Companies, Inc. announced it’s recall of -->

A Worker Explains How New York’s Scaffold Law Protected Him From a Devastating Injury on the Job

Lawmakers in Albany declined to water down the Scaffold Safety Law, as a construction accident -->

Congress announces deal on veterans affairs health fix

BBC News America: Veterans affairs leaders in Congress have announced a compromise to help address -->

Veterans Organizations Back VA Funding

Veterans Today: WASHINGTON, July 23 – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today -->

Obama Nominee McDonald Pledges to ‘Transform’ VA

ABC News: President Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs pledged Tuesday -->

Documents detail VA mistreatment of vets

By Kelly Kennedy, USA TODAY, WASHINGTON — In 2003, a veteran who had served in -->

9 Tips for Senior Drivers

In 2012, 5,560 people ages 65 and older were killed and 214,000 were injured in -->

When Workers Speak Up, What Happens to The Safety of the Workplace?

Last year, an upstate New York McDonald’s worker notified his supervisor of a gas leak -->

Kars 4 Kids Safety App: One Simple App Can Save Your Child’s Life

No parent thinks that it will happen to them, but unfortunately, it can happen to -->

Should You Use Sunscreen Spray on Your Kids?

Sunscreen spray could possibly be dangerous for your kids, according to some concerns behind an -->

Vet Dies Outside VA Hospital Nothing New

This appeared in the Washington Times on the 11th of July. According to the Times;”911 -->

VA whistle-blower tells of manipulations, retribution

Tricia L. Nadolny, Inquirer Staff Writer;  WASHINGTON – A whistle-blower from Philadelphia’s Veterans Affairs regional -->

House hears evidence VA cooked books on claims backlog

Stars & Stripes, by Travis J. Tritten:WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs overstated progress -->

Agent Orange ingredients found at Okinawa military dumpsite

By Jon Mitchell, The Japan Times: Dozens of rusting barrels unearthed on former U.S. military -->

Drugged Drivers Are Now More Likely to Test Positive for Prescription Drugs, Marijuana, and Multiple Drugs

According to a recent study released in Public Health Reports, the profile of a drugged -->