At least eight individuals have been charged for the claimed "cyber theft" of at $15 million. It is claimed that some of this activity occurred in New York, and one of the individuals arrested was a New York resident. It is alleged that through unauthorized...
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Month: June 2013
New York City auto accident hurts 6 pedestrians
A horrifying car crash injured as least six innocent bystanders on a New York City sidewalk recently. The driver, a 32-year-old man from Queens, is suspected of drunk driving and drug use in the auto accident. The specific charges against him were not detailed, but it...
Two New York teenagers charged with larceny
It is claimed that two New York teenagers stole money last month from another New York resident. The 16 and 18-year old boys have both been charged with felony third-degree larceny. Each also faces misdemeanor charges for claimed fifth-degree conspiracy....
New York families displaced by frightening car accident
Motor vehicle accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. For any number of reasons, a driver may lose control of a vehicle and end up crashing into something. Sometimes accidents occur when road conditions are poor. Other times, an accident is the result of faulty...
Proposals to lower legal blood alcohol limits
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that the legal limit for acceptable blood alcohol levels of drivers be lowered is receiving support from some New York law enforcement officials. The proposal would reduce the levels from .08 to .05. Any driver...
Report: Poultry plant workers suffer from carpal tunnel
Getting injured on the job can be very upsetting and stressful. Instead of focusing on work, people who are hurt or sick need to worry about getting to the hospital, taking medicine and perhaps being unable to work temporarily or permanently. However, many injured...
African Americans more likely to face arrests for marijuana
According to recently released federal data, African Americans were more than four times more likely than whites to be arrested for marijuana possession in 2010. This disparity is particularly disturbing because research indicates that whites and blacks use the drug...
Woman awarded $800,000 in premises liability lawsuit
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to make sure they maintain a safe environment. In New York, many people rely on building and property owners to keep rental properties free from hazards as there are many people who rent work spaces and apartments....