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Thanks to our firm’s tenacity and dedication, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving the NYPD for the first time in over 40 years. Our client came our victorious in a 6-3 ruling. Keep reading to learn about our team’s role is this historic civil rights case.

In the past few years, there have been a number of new e-bike and electric scooter pilot programs in development throughout the boroughs of New York City. Proponents say that these programs fill an important void between cycling and driving. Critics, however, have pointed to a rise in accidents and injuries related to these methods of transportation.

Every year in the United States, there are on average over 5 million motor vehicle accidents. Of that number, approximately 21% are estimated to be directly caused by adverse weather. While snow is one common culprit, sleet and heavy rainfall, both of which are common in the NYC metro area, are even more likely to be at fault.

The risk for fires can be greater during the winter. New Yorkers should understand how to use appliances, candles, and similar objects safely during these months as well as familiarize themselves with the fire prevention measures their landlords should be following.