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Comparative Negligence And New York Personal Injury Cases
The success and failure of New York personal injury cases come down to attributing blame. Someone’s actions or negligence led to a cause-and-effect situation where someone got hurt. It could be a distracted driver hitting a pedestrian, a negligent company not following safety standards, or all kinds of other cases. However, these personal injury suits are rarely black and white, with one party being 100% to blame for the injuries, pain, and suffering. Many claimants will share the responsibility to some degree. So, what do courts do in this situation? How do you determine compensation? This is where comparative negligence rules come into play. In New York, this rule is structured so that it could work in the claimant’s favor.
Boys playing on girls-only sports teams? Why NY may order high schools to allow it
New York may order high schools to let boys play girls-only sports and compete against girls for spots on those teams under a proposed policy change that has alarmed school administrators. The proposal by the state Education Department would break down gender distinctions for any sports that don't offer separate teams for both...
These Ten Years Produced the Most Tornadoes in New York History [LIST]
Tornadoes are an uncommon occurrence in New York, but unfortunately, they are not completely unheard of. Occasionally, when the circumstances are just right, a tornado will touch down in our state. When that happens, the results are usually disastrous for local communities. Tornadoes have touched down at a historic pace...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
ALDI recalls jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans over Listeria concerns
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Check your produce! ALDI has recalled Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with Listeria. In collaboration with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc., ALDI Inc. has announced a recall of Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with […]
Mariners to make 11th straight state tournament appearance
BINGHAMTON | The New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Division Championship Tournament returns through Wednesday, July 30. The Clinton County Mariners open with Smith Post 24 at 3:30 p.m. The tournament has a new home this season, as the games will be played at the newly-remodeled Conlon Field in...
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
New York State Reparations Committee Sets First Meeting
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will have approximately a year and a half to produce a final report. Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of a bill in December 2023 to establish a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people and New York’s broader role in the slave trade, the commission is now set to hold its first meeting.
Southern Tier gets $18.2 million for high-speed internet
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant. Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal […]
Schumer in Syracuse to Discuss Weather Tracking After Recent Tornadoes
UTICA, N.Y. -- After over 20 record-breaking tornadoes struck upstate New York in July, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is spearheading a significant initiative to secure increased federal funding for upgrading both the state and national storm-tracking network. The downtown area of Rome bore the brunt of the impact locally, with...
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