Engine 642 firefighters from the Henrietta Fire District responded to an injurious two-vehicle crash on a recent Saturday afternoon. When the firefighters arrived, they discovered that one of the injured drivers was a pizza delivery man, and had a hot, undelivered pie...
Month: June 2018
Nursing homes: 3 signs of neglect to watch for
You just put your parent into a nursing home. It wasn't an easy decision, but it was the best one for them. It seems like a nice place with the sunlight coming through your parent’s room, and an attentive staff. However, you still want to be on the lookout for...
2 health risks faced by office workers
New York office workers might think they have cushy jobs, but an inactive lifestyle sitting behind a desk and typing away at a computer for hours at a time can lead to serious health consequences. Let's take a look at two of the most common health problems faced by...
The dangers of heat illness
Heat illness is a very real concern during the hot summer months in New York and -- for that matter -- anywhere else in the United States. Workers who need to perform their jobs outside in hot conditions for extended periods of time most at risk for contracting the...
New York police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed biker
New York State Police are conducting a manhunt for a suspected hit-and-run driver who they believe struck and killed a motorcyclist in Yonkers. According to police, the missing driver killed a 27-year-old barber.One of the barber's regular customers said, "I was...
Heavy machinery doesn’t have to pose a danger for workers
One of the primary sources of injury on a construction site is heavy machinery. Further, over one-third of all work injuries and about 14 percent of fatalities are caused by these machines.When safety is a priority for employers and their workers, heavy equipment can...