So far, this summer alone, more than three people a day died, on average, in car accidents in New York and New Jersey with a total of 48 people injured. And, those killed in motor vehicle accidents to date this summer in two of the most densely populated regions of the country, included 597 drivers, 203 passengers, 296 pedestrians and 57 bicyclists, according to data compiled by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Shakespeare recognized that sleep is the “chief nourisher in life’s feast”, despite his legendary manic work habits. But getting enough sleep often eludes millions of people, especially those who suffer from insomnia, according to a recent article in The New York Times. At wit’s end to nod off for the night, millions of Americans plunk down billions of dollars each year for prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications to help them get their elusive Z’s. This

It’s one of those good news/bad news stories and something of a mystery. As the national economy strengthens, highway deaths nationwide have continued to rise over the past few years. According to the National Safety Council, 40,200 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2017, which amounts to a 6 percent increase over 2016. It’s the highest increase on record since 2007. Ironically, today’s cars are inarguably engineered to be the safest since Henry Ford

Traffic deaths in New York City in 2018 dropped to the lowest level in more than a century, according to the Mayor’s office. Yet, while traffic deaths are down, there have been more vehicular crashes since Mayor DeBlasio instituted his Vision Zero Action program,  based on reports provided to this blogger by the NYPD. Fatalities are down, but collisions on streets throughout 4 of the City’s 5 boroughs are up more than 11 percent from

We have been focused lately on auto accidents in the city involving young drivers behind the wheel of a car. So it’s time to examine the impact of car safety on the parents, and grandparents of these Gen Zers. When baby boomers and their elders are considering the purchase of a new car – and by the way the benefits of the following safety systems aren’t limited only to the loose-fitting jean set – an

NYC’s Vision Zero Campaign Focusing on Making this Dangerous Street Safer for Pedestrians It’s known as the “Boulevard of Death” and, historically speaking, the name is sadly appropriate. Queens Boulevard is considered one of NYC’s most dangerous roads; in the last 15 years alone, nearly 200 people have died in traffic-related accidents on it, with injury tolls stretching into the thousands. The majority of those losing their lives have been pedestrians, but bicyclists and drivers

2013 and Beyond, the Plan’s Most Recent Report, Outlines Progress Made on New York’s Roads In 2008, The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) published a comprehensive strategic plan. Titled Sustainable Streets, the plan outlined the department’s short- and long-term goals with regard to transportation policy for the city. Ambitious and wide-ranging, the plan was dedicated to making the streets in all five boroughs of New York safer, more navigable, more efficient, and better

Park yourself in front of the TV screen on any weekday afternoon, perhaps to catch-up on the status of your favorite daytime dramas and if you channel surf like I do you are very likely to run smack dab into an unavoidable onslaught of tediously boring 30-minute long product demonstration-style videos called infomercials, many of which are designed to promote a spiffy looking new mini-blender that threatens to make toast (or should I say puree) out of

Throughout the course of a woman’s pregnancy there may be various complications and situations that arise. Luckily, doctors are trained to treat these complications and keep mom and baby safe and healthy. New York mothers have a right to expect that their doctor will follow an accepted standard of care and not breach his or her duty to the patient or baby. Such a breach could result in a birth injury or harm to the

The news of a newborn baby is one to celebrate. Unfortunately, this news can sometimes be overshadowed by complications during labor and delivery. Complications may be quickly remedied, producing a healthy baby and mom. Other times, complications can be devastating, leading to life-long injuries and disabilities for the child.If these injuries are a result of the negligence of a doctor or hospital, the parents may be able to recover from the negligent party. Life-long injuries