A wall collapse at a construction site on Jefferson Street near Central Avenue in Bushwick has left two families facing unimaginable hardship. One 47-year-old worker lost his life. A 40-year-old worker was critically injured when rubble from a neighboring building’s foundation collapsed into a trench where the men were performing…
A disturbing incident unfolded in Borough Park when an on-duty Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus driver was arrested after allegedly punching a 16-year-old boy riding a bicycle near Bay Parkway and E. 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to reports, the driver of a B6 bus became involved in an argument with…
A single-engine Cessna 172 that departed from Long Island MacArthur Airport plunged into the icy Hudson River Monday night after reportedly losing power while attempting an emergency landing near New York Stewart International Airport. According to federal authorities, the aircraft went down around 8 p.m. near the southbound side of…
A fatal wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant has led to the arrest of an off-duty NYPD sergeant on aggravated vehicular homicide charges. According to published reports, Sgt. Tiffany Howell was allegedly driving south in the northbound lanes at approximately 11:40 p.m. when her 2021 Infiniti…
New York City’s streets are once again at the center of public policy. At a February 13 press conference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the relaunch of the Streets Master Plan, originally enacted by the City Council in 2019 to require measurable progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and pedestrian infrastructure. The…
In cases involving abuse by powerful institutions, survivors often face not only legal obstacles, but emotional isolation. Standing up to an established religious organization requires courage, strategy, and unwavering support. Recently, a client shared a review describing what that experience meant to them while working with Peter Saghir and our team. Their…
A Manhattan grand jury has indicted a wrong-way driver on charges of criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving following a fatal pedestrian collision at Morton Street and Seventh Avenue South in the West Village. A criminal prosecution addresses violations of the Penal Law. It does not compensate the victim’s family.…
A Long Island child therapist has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after admitting to collecting and distributing some of the most disturbing forms of child sexual abuse material imaginable. According to federal prosecutors, Renee “Rina” Hoberman, a licensed mental health counselor based in Plainview and working with…
A fatal early-morning car and truck collision on the Long Island Expressway in Queens is raising significant legal questions regarding potential municipal liability tied to alleged improper snow removal operations. on the Long Island Expressway in Queens is now raising serious legal questions regarding potential municipal liability for alleged improper…
The 2026 Masters Series brought together some of the most accomplished trial attorneys in New York for an in-depth program focused on advanced litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy. Ben Rubinowitz chaired the program offering successful demonstrations, guiding thoughtful discussions on trial strategy, development of compelling case themes, and persuasive jury…