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Batavia, NY (March 31, 2019) – Around 7 a.m. yesterday morning, police and firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire on Evans Street in Batavia. Various fire units responded to the scene. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find that heavy smoke was filling up inside and one person was reportedly trapped on the second floor of the home. The conditions were unstable but firefighters were unable to get inside where they continued their search and eventually located the victim on the second floor. They used a ground ladder to remove him. An ambulance took the victim to the hospital where he sadly succumbed to serious injuries. The victim has since been identified as John Sherman Sr. Many animals were able to get safely out of the fire but one dog perished as a result of the fire. The fire is still under investigation at this time. Fires and Explosions in New York   We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of John Sherman Sr. whose life was ta...

LeRoy, NY (March 31, 2019) – The LeRoy Police Department responded to the scene of a pedestrian accident on Route 19 and one woman has since been arrested in the incident. Police responded to the scene around 5 p.m. last evening after it was alleged that a man fell out of a moving vehicle and the driver kept driving onward. Several people witnessed the incident and stopped so that they could assist the man, who received a variety of injuries. The man was taken to the Strong Memorial Hospital. When police arrived to assist the man, they discovered that the driver of the SUV had fled the scene. Police later determined that the driver was Lorie Litolff of LeRoy, who drove away after the incident. Police believe that the man and Lorie were arguing before he got out of the vehicle, thinking that she would stop. He fell and was seriously injured but Lorie continued to drive. Police are not sure how fast the vehicle was traveling at the time. Police also believe that Lorie was drunk at t...

Baywood, NY (March 31, 2019) – On Saturday morning, fire officials say that one person received injuries in a fire that took place on Ocean Avenue in Baywood. The fire was deemed “raging” as it burned through a home in Baywood. Police did not confirm who the injured party was or the extent of their injuries. Firefighters were initially called to the scene of the fire around 3:30 a.m. on Ocean Avenue. The injured person was rescued from the fire and immediately taken to the hospital with injuries. Police did not confirm whether or not the person was living in the house that caught fire. The investigation into the fire continues at this time. Fires and Explosions in New York   We would like to first offer our genuine sympathies to the party who was injured in this house fire with the hopes that they will receive a full recovery during this difficult time in their lives. In New York, fires and explosions can rage out of control, causing serious results to those involved. It is t...

Clarkson, NY (March 31, 2019) – A rollover crash took place on Sweden Walker Road this morning around noon that led to injuries in one woman, according to police. At the time, an unidentified 58-year-old woman was driving northbound in a Chevy Impala before she was involved in an accident and ended up in a drainage ditch. The vehicle flipped over and landed on its roof. The driver of the crash was transported to the Strong Memorial Hospital and her vehicle was completely damaged from the accident. However, she survived and is expected to be okay Deputies reopened the road around 1 p.m. and confirmed that nobody else was hurt. The accident remains under investigation. Car Accidents in New York In New York, rollover accidents are known for being one of the most injurious and even fatal accidents that occur on our roadways. When drivers share the roads, they are urged to pay attention to one another and abide by the rules of the road so that these accidents can be prevented. If you ...

Plattsburgh, NY (March 31, 2019) – Police say that one person was injured in a two-vehicle crash that took place in Plattsburgh at a local intersection. Police did not say how the accident took place but two vehicles collided with one another. The two drivers were identified as 35-year-old Tara Gonyea and 29-year-old Jacob Grogan. The two were involved in the accident around 8:40 a.m. at the intersection of the U.S. Highway 9 and Moffitt Road, according to authorities. Police did not confirm what happened at the scene of the accident or who was injured. The investigation into the accident continues at this time. Car Accidents in New York We would like to take a moment to extend our sincerest thoughts and prayers to those who have fallen victim to this serious accident, as we understand how difficult it can be to face the aftermath of a serious New York car accident. We preserve hope that those injured will have a full recovery. If you believe that you have been involved in an acc...

In the days following the announcement of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak , more information has come out naming the suspects. The wedding venue, Maysara Winery, and the wedding caterer, Pearl Catering, are among them. According to the recent report on the outbreak from the Oregon Health Authority, 105 people were sickened and 10 were hospitalized from the 263 guests who attended the wedding. Fortunately, no one died. The health agency concluded that: “An outbreak of Shigella flexneri type 3a infections was most likely caused by contaminated asparagus consumed by people who attended a wedding reception in Yamhill County on August 11, 2018. Bread was also associated with illness, but it is less likely to be the cause of the outbreak. Asparagus accounts for a higher proportion of cases, and the age breakdown of illness is better explained by asparagus consumption patterns.” Shigella Fast Facts When it comes to Shigella, there is a lot of information out there. But here are some Shigell...

Rochester, NY (March 31, 2019) – The Rochester Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire at a residence on Langham Street this morning in Rochester to find one person lost their life. The fire was initially reported around 7:17 a.m. and units arrived within minutes. Firefighters had the fire under control quickly and, when they went inside the home, they found a female’s body. The victim’s husband was not home when the fire broke out. Though officials are not sure what led to the fire, they said that they have not yet discovered evidence of suspicious activity. The Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the death. This is one of many fires that happened in the area within weeks but officials do not believe that the events are related. Their investigation continues at this time. Fires and Explosions in New York   We would like to take a moment to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the woman whose life was taken prematurely i...

Staten Island, NY (March 31, 2019) – On Saturday, March 30, police and other responders were called to the scene of a helicopter crash that took place on Youngblood Road. When they arrived, they found that five people were injured in the Orange County crash. The helicopter was identified as a Bell 222 but the individuals inside it were not identified. The crash occurred in a location that was about a two-hour drive from New York City. Officials say the crash took place immediately after the helicopter took off. The pilot was experiencing problems with the helicopter immediately after takeoff and said that he had been trying to make an emergency landing but was unable to do so before it crashed. The accident is under investigation at this time. Helicopter Accidents in New York   Aviation accidents do not happen as commonly as motor vehicle accidents because, not only are there less aircrafts in our skies than vehicles on our road, but pilots are specially trained for the job ...

Another Ecoli outbreak has hit the news. This time in central Kentucky. And while reports are just coming in, the fingers are starting to point to fast food establishments. While no names have been mentioned, Health Department officials are starting to piece facts together, hopefully bringing us more news as they find answers. Here’s what we do know about the Ecoli Outbreak in Kentucky: The Outbreak News Unless you’ve been living under a rock (and if you are how are you reading this?) you know E. coli outbreaks have been in the news the past year centering on Romaine lettuce and growers. While this shouldn’t have any connection, it is too early to speculate so we will stick to the facts. The Kentucky Health Department released an alert stating “there is a sudden increase in E. coli 0103 cases, and it is linked to fast food.” So far, twenty cases have been reported (with 6 hospitalizations) and the Health Department is actively searching for more. The troubling part is most of the ...

Riverhead, NY (March 31, 2019) – A woman was arrested following a DUI accident that took place yesterday after she fled from police and crashed her vehicle. The woman, identified as 29-year-old Dominique Scaggs, allegedly drove under the influence and struck a telephone pole, a parked vehicle, and the fence of a nearby home before she was arrested. Police initially received a call that there had been a larceny at the CVS on 1140 Old Country Road. Police attempted to pull over the vehicle with two people sitting in the front seat who engaged in the burglary, but the driver fled the scene and was promptly involved in the accident. The driver had a 4-month-old and 1-year-old daughter in the vehicle with her who were taken to the Stony Brook University Hospital. All parties are expected to be okay and Child Protective Services was called. Both the driver and the passenger, 35-year-old Alicia Descalzo, were arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, according to police. Po...

Fort Covington, NY (March 30, 2019) – Police responded to the scene of a three-car accident that happened on a local highway and caused injuries to two people. The accident took place in a chain-reaction style when two vehicles collided with one another and a third became involved. Two of the people involved have since been named as 54-year-old Jonathan Garrow of Hogansburg and 21-year-old Alice White of Malone. The third driver was an unnamed 18-year-old female driver. The accident took place around 8:23 p.m. on State Route 37 and State Police were called to assist. Emergency vehicles were called in for those who received injuries. The investigation of the accident continues at this time. Car Accidents in New York   We would like to extend our warmest sympathies to those who have been injured in this accident and absolutely maintain hope for their full recoveries. Car accidents in New York are far too often injurious, causing serious results to those who have suffered. It c...

Brooklyn, NY (March 31, 2019) – Police have identified a woman who was killed in a fatal accident on East 56 th Street as 63-year-old Patricia Lancaster. The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday when Lancaster was traveling south in a gray 2003 Chevy when her vehicle was suddenly struck by a second vehicle. Lancaster sustained a variety of severe injuries to her torso and was taken to the hospital in Brooklyn. However, while there, she was pronounced deceased. The 19-year-old driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene after the accident, according to police. Police are not sure what caused the two vehicles to collide. The investigation into the accident continues at this time. Fatal Accidents in New York   Before all else, we would like to take this time to extend our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the woman whose life was taken in this horrific and unexpected accident. We maintain hope that those who have suffered these losses will be abl...

LeRoy, NY (March 30, 2019) – This evening around 5 p.m., the LeRoy Police Department arrived at the scene of a car accident that took place in LeRoy. The accident took place on Route 19 when an SUV was driving along headed north and a man suddenly rolled out of the vehicle while it was in motion. The man exited the moving SUV on the highway, where it was last seen by many witnesses headed north. The victim received serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken by Mercy Flight to the Strong Memorial Hospital. Police continue their investigation of the accident at this time. Car Accidents in New York   Car accidents in New York can be some of the most injurious and fatal experiences that individuals can go through. If you have found yourself in a vulnerable position due to the recklessness of another party and now you are unsure of how you will move forward, you have many choices to make concerning your case. The countdown has already started on bringing your car accident c...

Canandaigua, NY (March 30, 2019) – Deputies responded to the scene of an accident that took place at Emerson and Sandhill Roads where one person was ticketed afterward. The accident took place yesterday, March 29, according to deputies. They stated that the injury crash took place at the intersection of Emerson and Sandhill in Canandaigua. The driver, identified as Todd Glassford, was driving an SUV north on Sandhill Road where he drove into the intersection. When he did so, police say that he traveled directly into the path of Krystina Riccio. Riccio had allegedly been traveling west on Emerson Road at the time. Riccio was injured and taken to the hospital. Police ticketed Glassford for failing to yield the right-of-way at the intersection. The investigation continues. Car Accidents in New York We would like to take this time to extend our sincere and most genuine thoughts to those who have fallen victim to a New York car accident. We absolutely preserve hope that those injured...

Utica, NY (March 30, 2019) – Around 9 a.m. yesterday, March 29, police were called to the scene of a pedestrian accident that took place at Sunset Avenue. Authorities arrived at the area of Sunset Avenue near Shaw Street. While there, they discovered that a young girl was struck by a vehicle when she was attempting to cross the street. The girl was identified as an 11-year-old who was crossing the street so that she could arrive at a bus stop. This is when she was suddenly struck. The girl was rushed to the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with a variety of serious injuries. Police say that the driver did not initially stay at the scene of the accident. The vehicle was located a short distance away from the accident scene in West Utica. Tickets will be issued. At this time, the investigation into the accident continues. Pedestrian Accidents in New York   Pedestrian accidents tend to be some of the most injurious and fatal accidents that take place on our roads. Especially for a...

Brooklyn, NY (March 30, 2019) – One person was injured after a car crash that took place when a vehicle went traveling through the window of a McDonald’s in Brooklyn. The accident took place yesterday around 8:40 a.m. According to police, the incident took place at 2028 Rockaway Parkway. The silver vehicle that went through the McDonald’s careened through the front window of the restaurant and sent glass flying throughout the restaurant. FDNY looked at various videos that showed the silver van stopped halfway through the McDonald’s with glass everywhere. Officials arrived at the scene and worked to remove the vehicle by reversing it through the shattered window. One person inside was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Car Accidents in New York   We understand how difficult it can be to face the aftermath of a car accident in New York. We would like to extend our sincere sympath...

Brooklyn, NY (March 30, 2019) – Pedestrian accidents are some of the most severe accidents that take place on our roads due to the fact that pedestrians have the fewest amount of protections from harm against motor vehicles. In Brooklyn, police reported that a female received injuries in a pedestrian accident that took place at the intersection of 13 th Avenue and 48 th Street. The accident took place on the afternoon of March 25. At the scene, a vehicle had stopped after it struck a female pedestrian for reasons that are not yet known. The pedestrian was not identified. The pedestrian is expected to be okay but had a variety of injuries and was transported to the hospital. There have been no updates on her condition and the investigation into the accident continues at this time. Pedestrian Accidents in New York Pedestrian accidents are known for being some of the most devastating accidents that take place on our roads every year across New York due to the fact that they are vu...

Levittown, NY (March 30, 2019) – Last night, March 29, police were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash that took place near an intersection late at night. Police claim that, when they arrived, they found that two vehicles had collided with one another and three people were injured at the scene. Nassau Police and first responders arrived at the scene at 10:22 p.m. The accident happened in the area of North Wantagh Avenue and University Drive, according to police. The three people were all transported to local hospitals with a variety of injuries but they are all expected to be okay. Police have not confirmed what caused the vehicles to collide and they continue their investigation at this time. Car Accidents in New York   First and foremost, we would like to take a moment to extend our sincerest sympathies to those who have received injuries in this serious accident. Above all else, we hope that the injured parties will receive full recoveries during this difficult time...

Yonkers, NY (March 30, 2019) – A man was critically injured in a dirt bike accident that took place on South Broadway in Yonkers after he slammed into a vehicle. The incident took place on South Broadway around 10:18 p.m. when two dirt bike riders were traveling north on the roadway and one man’s dirt bike collided with a vehicle that was turning left from Undercliff Street. Two people were injured in the accident, including a 21-year-old and 25-year-old. The 21-year-old was listed in stable condition and the 25-year-old was listed in critical condition with severe bodily and facial injuries. The driver of the sedan that they struck stayed at the scene to cooperate with police. Police continue their investigation of the accident at this time. Motorcycle Accidents in New York   Around 1,600 people will be hospitalized every year in motorcycle accidents that take place across New York. Many of these accidents involve other drivers who have acted in a negligent manner even thoug...

Plainview, NY (March 30, 2019) – On Friday, police say that 39-year-old Min Qiao Lin was driving an Audi on the Long Island Expressway and struck a police cruiser, causing his vehicle to roll over. The accident took place after Lin refused to pull over for an officer in the area and led police on a short pursuit. Lin deliberately struck the officer with his vehicle twice during the pursuit in the early morning hours in the eastbound lanes of the highway. The pursuit began when an officer noticed Lin driving east on the left shoulder and tried to pull him over. The officer had his sirens on but Lin refused to pull over. Lin and his male passenger were taken to a hospital for a variety of injuries but both are expected to recover. The officer was evaluated at the scene but was not injured. The investigation into the circumstances of the incident continues. Car Accidents in New York   When another person participates in negligent acts and this leads to an accident, it can somet...

Glen Cove, NY (March 30, 2019) – Recently, a pedestrian accident took place on Brewster Avenue in Glen Cove and now a pedestrian death stemmed from that same accident. The accident took place late at night several weeks ago when a pedestrian was attempting to cross Brewster Avenue from the east to west sides. The pedestrian has since been identified as 26-year-old Pinar Alkan of Glen Cove. Alkan was struck by a Volkswagen that was traveling northbound at the time driven by a 23-year-old female. The pedestrian was immediately taken to the hospital with a variety of serious injuries, including head injuries. The pedestrian was listed in critical condition. This week, the victim, Pinar Alkan, was pronounced deceased due to his injuries by hospital staff. Police do not believe that the accident was criminal in nature and they continue to investigate at this time. Pedestrian Accidents in New York   We would like to extend our sincere and most genuine condolences to the family and...

Stony Point, NY (March 30, 2019) – Serious and fatal accidents take place on New York highways all the time. In fact, these accidents take place more frequently on highways than in other areas. Police confirmed that a Bronx man lost his life in a serious and fatal crash that took place on the Palisades Parkway on Friday night. The accident took place around 6:07 p.m. on the southbound side of the parkway in Stony Point, which caused the roadway to be reduced to one lane. The other lanes were reopened pretty quickly. The man was identified as 26-year-old Jason Perez, who was taken to the Nyack Hospital originally. However, while there, he was pronounced deceased. The cause of the crash is still being investigated. Fatal Accidents in New York   Before all else, we would like to reach out and extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jason Perez, whose life was taken prematurely in this serious accident. It is imperative to remember that you have many rights i...

If you live somewhere with inclement weather, you probably know a thing or two about preparing for a storm or a hurricane . You know to make sure that you’re stocked on batteries and drinking water. You know where to look or to listen for updates. You probably know what your house needs, too – where it is likely to flood, for example, or whether you need to put plywood up over your windows to try and prevent them from breaking.What you might not know is what to do with your fridge during the storm. What if the fridge goes out? If there’s a significant chance that you’re going to lose power, the safety of the food that you’re keeping in the fridge could be compromised. No power means that the fridge won’t work, which means that it’ll stop refrigerating the things inside, which means they might warm up to the point where pathogens awake from their slumber and begin to contaminate the food. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to guard against the risk of spoilage in a storm situa...