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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 the teenager, who was either blocking the bus, refusing to move, or riding alongside it while holding onto the vehicle. Police allege the driver exited the bus and punched the teen multiple times in the face. The boy was transported to Maimonides Medical Center in stable condition, possibly with a broken nose. The driver was charged with assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and reckless endangerment.
While the criminal case will proceed in Brooklyn Criminal Court, the teenager’s parents also have important civil legal rights.
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 the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. The pilot and passenger survived the impact, escaped the submerged plane, and swam through frigid, ice-filled waters to shore. Both were transported to local hospitals and are expected to recover.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
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 presentation. The program reflected a shared commitment to disciplined preparation and courtroom excellence.
Marijo C. Adimey delivered a compelling presentation, offering practical insight drawn from her experience handling complex, high-stakes litigation. Her remarks emphasized precision, preparation, and unwavering client advocacy.
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transformer vault fire erupted early Wednesday morning in East Williamsburg, sending a fireball into the street, charring parked vehicles, and forcing the evacuation of a seven-story residential building at 101 Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. (See video below)
According to reports, FDNY crews responded to intense flames shooting from beneath the roadway. Firefighters detected carbon monoxide levels reaching 1,000 parts per million — a concentration that can quickly become life-threatening. Residents described seeing smoke rolling under parked cars before flames burst from the underground vault.
Two individuals were transported to Woodhull Medical Center for evaluation. Utility crews from Con Edison and National Grid responded, opening manholes, isolating gas lines, and shutting down utilities to prevent further danger.
Over the past week, multiple serious fires across the New York metro area have left families grieving and others hospitalized. These incidents—spanning Queens, Long Island, and Brooklyn—underscore how quickly a fire can turn catastrophic and how often preventable conditions play a role.
From the perspective of New York fire accident attorneys, these events raise urgent questions about building safety, code compliance, and accountability.
The 2025 Year in Review documents another extraordinary year for the NYC personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, marked by record-setting verdicts, precedent-shaping settlements, and litigation that advanced safety and accountability across New York.
Throughout 2025, the firm secured results in cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, construction accidents, transportation disasters, premises liability, and sexual abuse, many of which rank among the most significant outcomes in New York State history.Record-Setting and Notable 2025 Results
Periods of extreme cold and sustained high winds significantly increase the risk of catastrophic personal injury in New York City. Recent incidents in Brooklyn and Manhattan illustrate how winter weather can compromise infrastructure, dislodge building components, and place pedestrians, drivers, and residents directly in harm’s way.
In late January, a bundle of heavy communication cables detached from an elevated subway structure above Fulton Street in Cypress Hill, Brooklyn. Transit sources attributed the failure to extreme cold that weakened the insulators securing the cables to the elevated line. The wires fell to street level and damaged multiple vehicles below. While no injuries were reported, the outcome could have been far more serious had pedestrians or cyclists been passing underneath at the time.
Transportation-related incidents remain one of the most dangerous hazards facing construction workers today. According to data published by The Center for Construction Research and Training, transportation incidents accounted for more than one-third of all occupational fatalities in construction in 2023. These incidents occur both on and off public roadways, often where moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and active work zones intersect. Highway and street construction zones are especially hazardous, placing workers at constant risk of being struck by vehicles or equipment.
Nonfatal Transportation Injuries Continue to Rise
Despite improvements in overall safety rates, the total number of nonfatal transportation injuries among construction workers has increased over the past decade. Between 2011–2012 and 2021–2022, nonfatal transportation injuries rose by nearly 15 percent. The majority of these injuries involved roadway incidents with motorized land vehicles, with trucks accounting for the largest share. These injuries frequently occur during routine jobsite activities such as deliveries, equipment movement, and vehicles entering or exiting work zones, where visibility and traffic control are often inadequate.
A six-month crackdown on illegal “ghost plates” across Long Island and New York City has resulted in 1,044 summonses, 57 arrests, and 20 vehicles impounded in Suffolk County, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
The enforcement effort was carried out by a multi-agency Ghost Plate Task Force that included the NYPD, MTA Police, Nassau and Suffolk County Police Departments, and the New York City Sheriff’s Office.
From the perspective of our New York car accident attorneys, this operation addresses a serious and growing threat to public safety on New York roadways.
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