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Bushnell Basin, Perinton, NY (October 31, 2018) – Police in Bushnell Basin were called to the scene of an accident between an unspecified number of vehicles that occurred Wednesday morning, October 31, on Interstate 490. The collision was reported to have taken place at around 7:42 a.m. Officials stated that the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of the interstate at Route 96. The impact of the crash resulted in injuries to at least one person. Police along with emergency medical crews were quickly called to the scene to render aid to the injured parties and evaluate the crash site. At this time, it has not been verified as to how many people were involved in the accident, although at least one person was confirmed to have suffered injuries. The extent of those injuries has not been released. There has been no further information provided in regards to the cause of the collision as this is a developing story. Police are currently conducting an investigation into the crash. ...

North Syracuse, NY (October 31, 2018) – A man who was riding his ATV on Monday afternoon, October 29, was reported to have crashed into a wooded area for reasons that are under investigation. The accident occurred at approximately 3:14 p.m. and unfortunately resulted in the hospitalization of the victim. The injured party has been identified as 69-year-old Robert Perolla who was traveling north on Randall Terrace when the crash took place. For reasons that are currently unknown, Perolla went off the road into a wooded area and subsequently struck a tree at a high rate of speed. Emergency medical personnel along with police were called to the scene to assist Perolla who was immediately transported to Upstate University Hospital. Perolla has been listed in critical condition and there has been no more information provided concerning his wounds. An investigation into whether or not factors such as another vehicle or mechanical problems were the cause of this accident is ongoing. New...

Binghamton, NY (October 31, 2018) – An accident occurred Tuesday morning, October 30, that resulted in an 11-year-old boy being hospitalized in critical condition. The victim of that accident which was reported to have happened at the intersection of Route 7 and Frederick Street around 7:30 a.m. has recently been identified by police as Jariah Durgala. According to the preliminary investigation, Durgala was crossing the street with a friend in an active work zone when he was struck by an SUV. Binghamton City Police and state police arrived on the scene along with medical personnel within mere minutes after the incident. Durgala was promptly taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital by Superior Ambulance before being airlifted to Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse for treatment. Durgala currently remains in critical condition at this time. Neither the driver of the SUV nor Durgala’s friend were harmed in the accident. No further information has been released at this time as po...

Rochester, NY (October 31, 2018) – Authorities reported a motor vehicle accident believed to have involved at least two vehicles in the left lane of the I-490 on Wednesday morning, October 31. The crash occurred at around 8:24 a.m. and resulted in blocking the left lane of the interstate, westbound. According to authorities, the crash took place on the interstate between Brown Street and Child Street, and traffic was reported to be at a stop and go status back to Washington Street. Police along with emergency medical personnel were promptly called to the scene to assist any victims and assess the damages. Paramedics who responded to the crash site were able to verify injuries that resulted from the impact of the collision. However, there has been no word concerning the severity of the injuries involved or the number of victims. No further details have been released pertaining to the events that led to this incident. Police are likely to be actively involved in an investigation in...

Albany, NY (October 31, 2018) – According to Albany firefighters, a fire broke out inside a house early Wednesday morning, October 31, that resulted in the hospitalization of one victim. The fire was reported to have taken place at around 3:00 a.m. on Emmet Street. Officials who responded to the scene stated that the fire destroyed a one-bedroom apartment that was inside the home. The sole resident of that apartment was reported as a man who was able to escape the fire before it engulfed the entire apartment. Firefighters were called to the scene a short time after the fire started and were able to control the flames. Paramedics immediately rushed the injured victim to a local hospital where he is being treated for burns on his arm. The victim is expected to be okay at this time. No further details have been made available pertaining to how the fire started or the identity of the victim. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. New York Fires and Explosions We wou...

Delmar, NY (October 31, 2018) – The victim of an accident between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle that took place on Elsmere Avenue yesterday, October 30, has been identified as 80-year-old Nelson Harrington. The elderly man had been riding his bike when he was struck by a motorist who fled the scene at around 6:30 p.m. Police stated that Harrington had been attempting to cross Elsmere Avenue when a vehicle that was heading north on that road, struck the man. The accident took place in the vicinity of Fernbank Avenue, according to authorities. Police were dispatched to the scene along with emergency medical personnel to assist the injured party and evaluate the crash site. Harrington was immediately transported to Albany Medical Center to undergo treatment for multiple internal injuries. The current condition of the victim has not been stated at this time, and no further details have been made available. Police are still searching for the driver who caused the collision. New York...

Beekmantown, NY (October 30, 2018) – Two of four contractors who were working on power lines for the New York Power Authority Tuesday afternoon, October 30, died after jumping from a helicopter. The helicopter was reported to have got caught up in the power lines shortly after 4:00 p.m., according to authorities. The devastatingly fatal mishap took place as the workers were beginning work on power lines across from 131 Burke Road. The helicopter the workers were in became entangled in the power lines and caught fire, causing all four occupants to leap from the aircraft to the ground, approximately 40 feet below. A man who was working on a garage in the vicinity helped to pull the victims away from the area before the burning helicopter fell from the power lines. The chopper was reported to have crashed to the ground at around 4:15, about 10 minutes after the initial accident. Firefighters and emergency rescue crews arrived on the scene a short time later along with state police, t...

Delmar, NY (October 30, 2018) – A bicyclist has been hospitalized following a hit-and-run collision that took place Tuesday evening, October 30, on Elsmere Avenue in Delmar. Police stated that the incident occurred when a car struck the bicycle rider at around 6:30 p.m. According to authorities, the bicyclist was crossing Elsmere Avenue in the vicinity of Fernbank Avenue when a motorist who was heading northbound on the roadway hit the rider. The driver of the vehicle involved did not stop to offer assistance or cooperate with police but fled the scene instead. Police and paramedics were called to the scene to assist the victim who was immediately transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital for treatment. The current condition of the injured victim is not known at this time. Elsmere Avenue was shut down in the area for an undisclosed period of time as police analyzed the evidence left at the scene. No further details have been provided in regards to the events that led to this i...

Penfield, NY (October 30, 2018) – Authorities reported a traffic collision on early Monday evening, October 30, that is believed to have involved at least two vehicles on Panorama Trail South. The accident was stated to have taken place at around 5:56 p.m., according to officials who arrived on the scene. The motor vehicle crash was reported to have occurred in both the northbound and southbound lanes of Panorama Trail South at Route 441. Emergency medical personnel arrived along with police in order to render aid to any victims and evaluate the damages caused by the collision. Paramedics found at least one injured party at the scene, although there has been no word as to whether or not anyone was hospitalized. At this time, the extent of injuries sustained is unclear. There has been no more information provided in terms of the cause of this crash or the parties involved. Police are likely to be continuing an investigation at this time. New York Car Accidents Above all else, we...

Gorham, NY (October 30, 2018) – A crash involving a dump truck took place on Route 245 in Gorham on Monday afternoon, October 30, and resulted in the hospitalization of the truck driver. The injurious accident was reported to have occurred at around 3:00 p.m., according to officials who responded to the call. Authorities along with paramedics were dispatched to the scene of the crash that happened near West Swamp Road. According to sheriff’s deputies at the crash site, they arrived to find the driver injured within the dump truck that had rolled over following the accident. It is unclear as to whether or not any other vehicles were involved, but the truck driver was confirmed as the only injured party. Whether or not this accident occurred due to an incident with another vehicle or a problem with the dump truck, verifiable information states that the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No further details have been provided at this time. Police are likely investigating a...

Staten Island, NY (October 30, 2018) – A motor vehicle accident was reported to have taken place on Richmond Avenue at the intersection with Independence Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, October 30, which tragically resulted in the injury of a toddler. The small child was a passenger in a vehicle that became involved in a collision at around 12:21 p.m. in New Springville. At this time, the accident is not believed to have involved any more than two vehicles, although all of the specifics have not been provided. According to authorities, the collision took place at the intersection for reasons that have not been confirmed. Police along with paramedics were quickly called to the scene, and emergency crews were able to verify at least one injury. Sadly, that injury was sustained by a two-year-old child who was immediately rushed to Staten Island University Hospital, Prince’s Bay. It is currently unknown as to whether or not anyone else was injured in this accident, however, the condition...

Cortlandt, NY (October 30, 2018) – 22-year-old Kevin Singleton, of Putnam Valley, was arrested yesterday for his involvement in a serious head-on collision that injured three people on Friday night, October 26. According to authorities, police were dispatched to the scene of the crash which took place at around 7:00 p.m. An investigation into the crash showed that Singleton had been driving his 2013 Ford F150 south on Croton Avenue when he veered into the northbound lane. Singleton continued in the opposite lane for a short time before crashing into an oncoming 2017 Honda Civic. The three passengers in the Honda all suffered injuries. Police along with emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene where they found one of the victims suffering from serious injuries. The other injuries sustained were considered relatively minor. All three victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Singleton was believed to be intoxicated at the time of the acciden...

Rochester, NY (October 30, 2018) – The Rochester Police Department were alerted of a motor vehicle accident that took place on Browncroft Boulevard Tuesday evening, October 30. The crash which is believed to have involved at least two vehicles was reported to have occurred at around 6:12 p.m., according to authorities. The crash happened in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Browncroft Boulevard at Knollbrook Road. Police were dispatched to the scene along with emergency medical crews. Emergency responders were able to verify that at least one person had suffered injuries due to the impact of the accident, although the specific extent of injuries has not yet been reported. Authorities have not stated whether or not any victims were taken to a hospital or how many were involved in the accident. No further details have been provided in regards to the cause of this crash as police are likely conducting a thorough investigation at this time. New York Car Accidents First and f...

Staten Island, NY (October 30, 2018) – According to the FDNY, an incident at the Oakwood Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant resulted in multiple minor injuries on Tuesday afternoon, October 30. The hazmat incident was reported to have taken place at around 2:00 p.m. as emergency crews arrived on the scene approximately ten minutes later. The initial reports called the accident a contamination incident, although there has been no word as to how the mishap occurred. Seven people altogether were immediately treated for minor injuries after the accident. According to a spokeswoman from the FDNY, the incident had been placed under control by 2:53 p.m., although emergency personnel were continuing to investigate for further exposure. No further information has been available as the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has not spoken about the incident at this time. New York Workplace Accidents Above all else, we would like to offer our sincere sympathies to the multiple v...

Putnam Valley, NY (October 30, 2018) – A large traffic accident involving five vehicles was reported to have occurred on Monday morning, October 29, according to authorities. The crash took place at around 8:30 a.m. and forced the southbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway to close down for around two hours. According to officials, traffic had to be diverted off the parkway at Peekskill Hollow Road while crews worked to clear the debris. Police and emergency medical personnel were immediately on the scene to assist any victims and evaluate the damages. At least minor injuries are believed to have been sustained, however, there has been no word as to the severity of wounds or the number of individuals involved. Authorities did not mention whether or not anyone had to be transported to a hospital for treatment. No further information has been made available at this time, as police are currently conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident. New York Car Accident...

Midtown, Manhattan, NY (October 30, 2018) – A serious injury accident has been reported involving a private sanitation truck and a bicyclist on Monday night, October 29. The accident, which occurred in the very same day that the NYPD announced a crackdown on garbage truck driving safety, took place on 5 th Avenue near 47 th Street. According to police, the collision happened as the 43-year-old bicyclist had been riding southbound along 5 th Avenue at around 10:00 p.m. Around this time, a private sanitation truck was reported to have struck the bicyclist for reasons that are currently unknown. Police immediately arrived at the scene along with paramedics who rushed the victim to NY Presbyterian Hospital for treatment. The severely injured bicyclist was listed in critical condition, however, they are also considered stable. Authorities reported that the driver of the truck who hit the victim remained at the scene and fully cooperated with authorities. No further details have been...

As if you needed a reason to avoid black licorice.  You know, that old-fashioned candy reminiscent of the bottom of your grandmother’s candy dish with 10 pieces stuck together in one hard glob of grossness that smells of old toothpaste and sad dreams.  Sorry.  Is that just me?  I didn’t think so. If you don’t like black licorice, you are not alone.  The Candy Store conducted a survey of 40,000 people to find out the most hated Halloween candies.  I actually expected it to be further on the more hated end of the list.  Ranked at 8, was licorice in a category of 11 of the most hated Halloween candies. Just for a bit of reference, the number one most hated candy was Circus Peanuts.  That confusing candy called a “peanut” but is actually a marshmallow that tastes like bananas in the shape of a peanut and somehow colored orange.  Yeah.  That one.  Circus Peanuts being number 1 makes sense. Others on the list less hated included: Good...

Ask anyone in my family or circle of friends about my disdain for fast food. Not that I don’t indulge in the occasional burger and fries while traveling or in a hurry; but, as a general rule I stay away from it. Be it the increased sodium, the fat content, or just the multitude of questions as to the origin of fast food meat, there are better, healthier options. Until now that is. McDonalds New Menu revolution. McDonalds is in the process of revitalizing the menu and is promoting an ingredient change to their signature burgers. Could it be that after all of the bad publicity, McDonald’s has finally listened to the consumer? Maybe … time will tell. McChanges “Change is never easy,” my grandmother always said. “But sometimes it’s needed.” Maybe Ronald McDonald listened. From the main news page at mcdonalds.com: “Since 2014, McDonalds USA has been on a food journey. We’ve been laser-focused on using our size and scale to implement meaningful changes across our entire menu, changes ...

You probably already know that there’s a massive Salmonella beef outbreak and recall that’s being handled by both the FDA and the USDA.  The recall concerns 6.5 million pounds of beef distributed by Arizona company JBS Tolleson. The beef in question is being recalled because it’s suspected that it may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. So far, the FDA and USDA are mum as to potential causes of the outbreak. The New Food Economy, however, has a theory about what happened: the salmonella originated from sick dairy cows. Dairy cows? You’d have good reason to be skeptical. In this instance, after all, the salmonella isn’t suspected of spreading through milk, or cheese, or any other dairy product; it’s from ground beef. Generally, dairy cows are raised for their milk, not for their meat. So how does the New Food Economy figure that they’re responsible for this outbreak? We’ll get to that question. First, it might be relevant to review some of the facts at hand. The specific t...

October 23rd of 2018 marked 120 different people sick across 22 different states, due to the same foodborne illness outbreak – the JBS Salmonella Newport Outbreak.  The outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport was reported as early in the year as August 5th and proceeded to stretch into the end of September, leaving thirty-three individuals hospitalized and over a hundred ill. While thankfully no deaths have been reported, JBS Tolleson, Inc., of Tolleson, Arizona, ended up recalling approximately 6.9 million pounds of their beef products on October 4th, 2018, in direct response to the outbreak. This type of food contamination and foodborne infection is precisely why the Lange Law Firm puts so much effort into food safety awareness and action! JBS Tolleson, Inc., beef products have been recalled by the millions, including their ground beef packages which are thought to have possibly been contaminated with Salmonella Newport. The beef products included in the recall were those...

As a child going to a petting zoo was so much fun. We never really realized that there were serious dangers that could be associated with them. A fond childhood memory was going to a miniature horse farm that had shows where the horses dressed up and a part of this whole performance was that kids got selected from the audience for certain parts of the show. You could be really hands on with the animals in both the shows and at the small petting zoo afterwards. A total tourist trap in a small local town, but it was so much fun.There were literally gum ball machines filled with animal food and you could hand feed the farm animals and I recall them licking us and everything. We are talking about the early 1990’s, and I don’t ever recall sanitization being huge and this was prior to the time that everyone carried little bottles of hand sanitizer. Getting illnesses from petting zoos is more common than we were ever aware. The CDC reports that each year from 2010-2015 approximately 100 ou...