At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., our team aims to financially support college students pursuing higher education. We award an annual $1,500 academic scholarship to a deserving candidate currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university. This year’s winner, Alex Lloyd, is a Kalamazoo University student who plans to study physics. Alex grew up …
Bus Driver Charged with Two Counts of DUI
It’s never a good idea to drink and drive. Doing so while children are in the vehicle as well can be especially dangerous. A person should never be tempted to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. They are risking not only their own life but the lives of everyone in the vehicle with them and …
Workers Crushed Under Canadian Construction Crane Collapse
The New York Times reports that several people were killed when a construction crane collapsed at the site of a Canadian building site on Monday, July 12, 2021. According to a statement released by Kelowna Police, the accident happened at approximately 11:00 a.m. as the construction crane was being dismantled at the site of a …
Officials Seek Solutions after Glenville Bridge Crash
The Daily Gazette reported on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, that a semi tractor-trailer bridge strike earlier this week has City officials in Glenville asking the state to intervene and make much-needed improvements to an underpass at Glenridge and Heckletown Roads. According to Town Supervisor Christopher Koetzle, the city wants the road to be close to …
Family Dog Killed & Home Destroyed by Illegal Fireworks
Every year, incidents involving fireworks become more and more prevalent. There is a reason why states, cities, and municipalities pass legislation regarding fireworks. In the hands of professionals, spectators can enjoy a breathtaking display. In the hands of the untrained, however, handling fireworks can end in tragedy. That is what happened to one family in …
Two New York Men Killed in Plane Crash Near Aspen
According to a recent article appearing on the New York Daily News website, two Manhattan men were killed in a private plane crash near Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday, July 4, 2021. According to a spokesperson with the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, the tragic plane crashed at approximately 5:30 p.m. when the Beechcraft Bonanza went down …
Man Dies in Tragic 4th of July Fireworks Accident
Fireworks on the 4th of July are a part of celebrating our national holiday. Unfortunately, every year, people are injured by fireworks meant for consumers and by professional fireworks displays. Radio station 96.7 Connect FM reports that seems to be what happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 4, 2021. An accident involving …
Gardiner Citizens & Officials Demand Traffic Signal at Benton Corners
Hudson Valley One reported on Friday, July2, 2021, that citizens and city officials of Gardiner are asking that a four-way traffic signal be installed at the intersection of County Route 7 (Bruynswick Road ) and Route 44/55. The intersection, also known as Benton Corners, was the scene of a fatal crash on June 20 that …
Six-Year-Old Boy Injured in Lawnmower Accident in Canandaigua
Young children are often fascinated by lawnmowers and other yard equipment. Ensuring children are safely away from and out of danger while adults do yard work is essential. For one family in Canandaigua, a single moment of inattention could have turned into a tragedy. According to a recent report released in The Democrat & Chronicle, …
Body of 7-Year-Old Boy Recovered After NC Tubing Accident
New York Daily News reports that on Saturday, June 19, 2021, the body of a 7-year-old boy was recovered after a family inner tube outing along the Dan River in Eden on the evening of Wednesday, June 16. North Carolina officials say that the family of nine was floating along the river when they went …