Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

VA: Most Employees to Stay On, But Shutdown Will Halt Some Services

By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON — More than 95 percent of Veterans -->

Were Vets Who Served in Guam and Exposed to Agent Orange Denied Benefits?

By Diane Diamond. The life-changing damage done by the Agent Orange herbicide continues to haunt -->

FDA Airs Plan to Strengthen Rules for Imported Foods

According to the FDA, the agency’s first public meeting on imported food safety rules in -->

New York’s Nursing Homes Earn Failing Grade

When it comes to the quality of care to its residents, nursing homes earn a -->

Auto Accident: Couple from Hurley Killed in Route 209 Car-Truck Collision

A Hurley man and his wife were killed on Sunday when their car collided with -->

Massachusetts Supremes Back $21M Toys R Us Slide Death Verdict

The highest court in Massachusetts affirmed a $20.6 million verdict against Toys R Us Inc. -->

Congress, VA engage in dispute over records

By KEVIN BEGOS, Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — In an unusual standoff, the U.S. Department -->

Waxman Sends Shinseki Clear and Unambiguous Message

By Robert L. Rosebrock LOS ANGELES – On the heels of U.S. District Judge S. -->

New Concerns about Robotic Surgeries

The robotic technology, called the da Vinci system, that assists in surgery has been on -->

General Mills Voluntarily Recalls its Refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing

General Mills has issued a voluntary Class II recall of a limited quantity of its -->

Finkelstein & Partners’ Pat Streich of Cornwall Marks 40 Years with Firm

Andrew Finkelstein, Managing Partner, is pleased to recognize Pat Streich on her 40th anniversary with -->

Drunk Driving: The Shocking Facts & How You Can Help Prevent Fatalities Related to Impaired Driving

More than one-third of people killed in an alcohol-related crash are not the impaired drivers. -->

Vet’s denied claim granted 10 years later — for $500,000

By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON — The first time the Vietnam veteran -->

Family Dog Sniffs Out Baby Abuser

Benjamin and Hope Jordan have their dog to thank for their baby’s safety! The couple -->

Nine from Finkelstein & Partners Named in 2013 Super Lawyers List

Seven of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and -->

Frequent Recalls from Big Food Supplier, Taylor Farms

The largest vegetable producer, Taylor Farms, has been voluntarily recalling its tainted products for the -->

Motorcycle Crash in Highland Leaves 2 Dead

Two Clinton Corners residents were killed in a head-on motorcycle crash on Sunday at about -->

Chobani Recalls Greek Yogurt Cups

Chobani is voluntarily recalling their Greek yogurt cups due to the discovery of mold in -->

Police Officer Struck by a Drunk Driver in the City of Poughkeepsie

A City of Poughkeepsie police officer was struck by a car early yesterday morning around -->

Tragic Auto Accident: Two Teens Killed in Pine Planes Crash

Two teenagers from Stissing Mountain High School were killed and two others were injured in -->

Toy-Related Injury & Death Statistics – Keeping Your Children Safe

In 2011, there were an estimated 262,300 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. -->