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Some States Have Thousands More Drunk Drivers Than Others
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Some States Have Thousands More Drunk Drivers Than Others

Nearly 10,000 Americans died from drunk driving collisions in 2014. Statistics show that alcohol is a factor in over 30% of driving fatalities. Drunk drivers tend to be young—26 to 29 is the highest risk age range—and male—men arrested for drunk driving outnumber women 3 to 1. Now, thanks to a survey published by CarInsuranceComparison.com, […]

Hospice CEO Ordered Patient Executions by Text
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Hospice CEO Ordered Patient Executions by Text

“If this f— would just die…” Those are not the words you’d expect to hear coming out of the mouth of a hospice CEO responsible for the care of hundreds of sick and elderly patients. According to an FBI warrant for the arrest of Novus Health Services CEO Brad Harris, the 34-year-old hospice exec spoke […]

Lead Contamination in NY Schools; How Many Years Did It Go Unnoticed?
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Lead Contamination in NY Schools; How Many Years Did It Go Unnoticed?

Over 80 New York drinking water systems contain lead levels over the federal action limit, say Environmental Protection Agency records. The largest of these systems, located in Tarrytown, NY, supplies water to over 11,000 people. 16 of the systems supply schools and day care centers. New York has become more diligent in its testing in […]

The New York Law That Protects Rapists
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The New York Law That Protects Rapists

“I’m not here looking for a quick buck,” says 39-year-old Michael DeSantis, who as a child was raped by many of the priests in his Colonie, NY parish. “I don’t want your dirty money. All I’m asking for is a day in court.” Like many underage victims of sexual assault, Mr. DeSantis’ feelings of fear […]

Our Legal System is Failing Sexual Assault Victims
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Our Legal System is Failing Sexual Assault Victims

Pastor Brian Williams’ pattern of sexual violence against teenage girls was glaring to anyone that knew the facts. When the mother of teenager April Jokela complained that the Ohio pastor had attempted to reach his hand into April’s pants in the early 1990s, church officials asked her to “keep this quiet to protect our brother.” […]

$7 Billion Allocated for New York Cancer Victims; Thousands May Qualify
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$7 Billion Allocated for New York Cancer Victims; Thousands May Qualify

Nearly 15 years after the tragedy, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has finally sent out its first batch of full compensation checks to families that suffered economic losses due to 9/11-related health problems. The $233.4 million that went out to survivors and first responders this month is a result of Congress’ decision late last […]

8 Chinatown Bus Carrier Operators Arrested
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8 Chinatown Bus Carrier Operators Arrested

26 Chinatown bus companies were shut down by transportation regulators in May 2012 for employing unqualified drivers and operating buses that were either not regularly inspected or in need of repair. The crackdown on companies that included Apex Bus, Inc., New Century Travel, Inc. and 1-95 Coach, Inc., was in response to multiple fatal bus […]

Are E-Bikes Dead in New York?
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Are E-Bikes Dead in New York?

New Yorkers are no strangers to the aggravations of widespread e-bike use. Up until last year, pedestrians frequently dealt with e-bikes taking up the sidewalk, while many drivers experienced e-bike riders heading the wrong way into traffic. That’s why, after over a decade of virtually unenforceable legislation, New York finally cracked down on e-bike use. […]

Baby Powder Linked to Cancer in $72 Million Johnson & Johnson Trial
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Baby Powder Linked to Cancer in $72 Million Johnson & Johnson Trial

Jacqueline Fox used Johnson & Johnson products as part of her feminine hygiene routine for 35 years. It wasn’t until her cancer diagnosis 3 years ago that Jacqueline learned of the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, Jacqueline didn’t live long enough to see the result of her lawsuit against the world’s biggest […]

1 in 5 Vehicles on the Road is Defective, Says Carfax Report
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1 in 5 Vehicles on the Road is Defective, Says Carfax Report

In 2014, automakers set a new record for the number of car models recalled because of safety defects. In 2015, they obliterated that record. Nearly 900 models were recalled last year, translating to 64 million recalled cars in the US. More frightening than this, however, is the fact that many drivers never get their cars […]

Most Dangerous Cities in America 2016 List Released
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Most Dangerous Cities in America 2016 List Released

While big cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are often associated with the threat of violent crime, none of these cities made this year’s Most Dangerous Cities List. The list, compiled by neighborhood search engine NeighborhoodScout, is based on the most up-to-date reports of violent crimes from all law enforcement agencies. Violent crimes […]

Cancer Charities Spend $187 Million on Cruises, Disney World Vacations
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Cancer Charities Spend $187 Million on Cruises, Disney World Vacations

Nobody wants to hear that the money they donated to a charitable cause has gone to waste, but that happened on a massive scale last spring when the Federal Trade Commission charged 4 cancer charities with fraud. The Breast Cancer Society Inc., the Children’s Cancer Fund of America, Inc., Cancer Support Services Inc., and the […]