Category Archives: Hazardous Conditions
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Recent New York bicycle accident: 1 killed by truck
Any New York City cyclist who either commutes to work or merely uses a bicycle as a means of transportation, pleasure, or exercise will most likely admit that riding a…
Does your rental unit contain lead paint?
The ongoing lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, MI has raised many troubling questions and resulted in residents throughout the U.S. to also question their own safety when it comes to…
Parents desperate for daycare, must be aware of potential safety hazards
Last year, the New York Daily Post published an article about the rising costs of day care in New York City. During 2015, parents in the city could expect to…
Preparing Your Car for Winter Weather
With the winter season on the horizon, many people are beginning to prepare for the snow and ice that comes with it. One of the things to consider when getting…
Landlords of rent-stabilized units fail to make repairs
With space in high-demand, New York City is known for its soaring buildings and rental prices. In March, Bloomberg Business reported that the average New York City one-bedroom apartment now…
Recent fire among the many hazards tenants of Brooklyn apartment building face
Earlier this week, a fire broke out in the early evening hours at an apartment building in Brooklyn’s East Flatbush neighborhood. According to eyewitness reports, several building residents were seen…
Escalator Safety
Escalators are everywhere. They can be found at shopping malls, airports, hotels, public transportation terminals, movie theatres, and many other public places. While they are much more convenient than walking…
10 percent of NYC ‘curb cuts’ don’t meet ADA’s standards
You probably don’t think about the sidewalk too much, and understandably so. But for people with disabilities, the sidewalk is a very important guide that alerts them to potential dangers…
Supermarkets Across the City Receive Health Code Violations
Across the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island, nearly a thousand grocery stores received health violations for conditions found between May 15, 2014 and June 5, 2015.…
The READ Act Aims to Reduce Asbestos Exposure
1.3 million workers are exposed to asbestos daily as a result of being subjected to exposure in buildings where they work. As a result, two senators have proposed the READ…
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