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What Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Could Mean for Street Safety in New York City

New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is promising a new vision for how the city approaches safety, transportation, and justice. For those who’ve been injured on New York City streets — pedestrians struck by vehicles, cyclists hit by turning cars, or bystanders hurt in high-speed police chases — the…

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Ben Rubinowitz Ranked #1 and Howard Hershenhorn Among Top 10 on 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers List — 12 Attorneys from Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Recognized

Ben Rubinowitz, Howard Hershenhorn, and Jeffrey Bloom Celebrate 20 Consecutive Years of Super Lawyers Recognition The 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list once again highlights the exceptional legal talent of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, reaffirming the New York personal injury la firm’s position among…

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Long Island Hospital Security Guard on Life Support After Patient Attack Raises Questions About Hospital Negligence

A shocking incident at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre has once again highlighted serious concerns about hospital safety and staffing standards. According to CBS New York, 62-year-old security guard Gardy Coriolan remains on life support after being brutally assaulted by a patient while working an overnight shift in the hospital’s…

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As the Days Get Shorter, the Risk Rises: What the “Dusk & Darkness” Campaign Means for Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists

With the end of daylight-saving time approaching and earlier evenings settling in, New York City has once again launched its annual Dusk & Darkness Campaign under the Vision Zero initiative. As experienced New York City car accident attorneys representing injured pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, we believe it’s crucial to remind…

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Rutgers University Hazing Incident Leaves Student Critically Injured: What Legal Options Do Families Have?

A 19-year-old Rutgers University student was critically injured earlier this month after an alleged hazing ritual at the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house in New Brunswick, New Jersey. According to multiple reports, the student was found unresponsive in the basement of the off-campus property and rushed to Robert Wood Johnson…

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Welcome NYC Personal Injury Attorney Adam J. Tynan

The New York personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackau is pleased to welcome attorney Adam J. Tynan to the firm. Adam is an experienced civil litigation attorney who vigorously advocates for individuals and families who have suffered personal injuries. His practice focuses…

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More Witnesses Testify in Deadly July 4 rash Trial — What It Means for Victims and Their Legal Rights

On October 21, 2025, multiple witnesses testified in the bench trial of Daniel Hyden, the man accused of driving drunk and plowing into a crowd at Corlears Hook Park on the Lower East Side on July 4, 2024. The crash left four people dead — Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney (her…

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Welcome, Nicole Hanna — Our New Personal Injury Attorney

The New York personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf proudly welcomes attorney Nicole Hanna to its team. Nicole is a passionate advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. She earned her J.D. from St.…

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Midtown Truck Accident Injures 10, Including 8 Pedestrians — What Are the Legal Rights of the Victims?

Ten people were injured in Midtown Manhattan on Monday afternoon after a Ryder rental truck lost control near 8th Avenue and 30th Street, crashing into a parked van and sending it careening onto the sidewalk. The violent chain reaction left eight pedestrians struck, including a 21-year-old woman who suffered significant…

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When a Driver Suffers a Medical Episode, Who’s Legally Responsible? 89-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed, Two Injured in Brooklyn Sidewalk Crash

An afternoon tragedy unfolded in Brighton Beach on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, when an 89-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck and two other pedestrians were injured by a minivan that jumped the curb on Neptune Avenue. According to police, the 86-year-old driver of a red Chrysler Town & Country minivan may…

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