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How to Steer Clear of Salmonella This Season

As the weather heats up, barbeques and cookouts become more common. It is important to -->

Car Accident: Yulan Girl Dies in Lumberland Crash

17-year-old Amanda Morabito died after the car she was traveling in on Saturday, July 6th -->

Auto Accident: 4 Teenagers Injured in Rosendale

Four teenagers were hospitalized after a Saugerties teen reportedly lost control of his car on -->

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazards

The “Buff Baby” baby rattle has been recalled due to a choking hazard. The rattle -->

Auto Accident on Route 28: Ulster Man Injured After Driving Into a Ravine

A Kingston man was in critical condition on Sunday, June 7th when he drove his -->

NYC Man, 46, Drowned in Bear Mountain State Park

46-year-old Refugio Jimenez of Manhattan drowned on Thursday, July 4, at Hessian Lake in Bear -->

Mother Sues Monster Beverages Over Death of 19-Year-Old Son

Alex Morris, a teenager from Maryland went into cardiac arrest on July 1, 2012 and -->

School Bus Safety: Hard Facts & Safety Tips

School buses are the safest mode of transportation for getting children to and from school, -->

Independence Day: Firework Safety

As the Fourth of July approaches, watching fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity -->

Product-Related Deaths: Get the Facts

There are about 8,000 product-related deaths each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. -->

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, also -->

Proposed Legislation would Fund Research concerning Burn Pits and their Effects on Troops

A Bill introduced in the House seeks to earmark $30 Million to establish three study -->

In 5-4 Ruling, Justices Say Generic Makers Are Not Liable for Design of Drugs

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that generic drug manufacturers could not be sued by -->

The Intersection of Golf & The Law

Golfers don’t expect to end up in court or jail while on the course, but -->

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Occurs at 1 in 3 Homes

Reports of serious physical, sexual and verbal abuse are common among the nation’s nursing homes. -->

Traumatic Brain Injury: Long-Term & Severe Outcomes

TBI-Infographic.jpg Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. -->

Impaired Driving: Get the Facts

Who is Most at Risk?Young Drivers: The risk of being involved in a crash involving -->

‘SaferCar’ App from NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association recently unveiled the ‘SafeCar’ app for iPhones. The app -->

Another VSG Win!

Veteran Awarded 100% service connection for Diabetes Type 2 retroactive to June 2008. The Veteran -->

Beta Labs, LTD Announces a Recall of Dietary Supplements Oxyphen, Phentalene, Phen FX, and Red Vipers Due to Possible Health Risk

According to the FDA on June 20th, Beta Labs, LTD (“Beta”), dietary supplement retailer, is -->

Student from Brooklyn Drowns in a Lake at Bear Mountain State Park

A 16-year-old boy from Brooklyn who was on a field trip to Bear Mountain State -->