Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is a New York Plaintiff's personal injury law firm specializing in automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, police misconduct and all types of New York personal injury litigation.
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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 At a February 13 press conference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the relaunch of the Streets Master Plan, originally enacted by the City Council in 2019 to require measurable progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and pedestrian infrastructure.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 plan had stalled under former Mayor Eric Adams. Now, the new administration has pledged to restore coordination between agencies and bring the city closer to its Vision Zero goals.

From the perspective of experienced NYC car accident lawyers, this is more than a transportation story. It is a public safety issue with direct consequences for injury victims and their families.

Why the Streets Plan Matters in Car and Truck Accident Litigation

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Client testimonialIn 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 words speak not just to litigation skill, but to the human dimension of this work.

“Standing against a powerful religious institution is a lonely, daunting experience. While Peter and his team brought a formidable legal strategy and an unshakable grasp of precedent to my case, their true impact cannot be measured in filings or victories alone.

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Morton Street and Seven Ave SouthA 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. The criminal case and any civil action proceed independently and serve different purposes. For families facing this type of loss, the central legal issue becomes what civil remedies are available under New York law.

1. Wrongful Death Action

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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 children from infancy through age 17, used encrypted applications to upload and trade graphic videos depicting the sexual abuse of infants. Authorities stated that her online activity triggered multiple reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, ultimately leading to a federal investigation.

Homeland Security agents arrested Hoberman in October 2024. During a search of her home, investigators found additional illegal material and evidence of distribution across messaging platforms, including Telegram and Kik. She later pleaded guilty to collecting and distributing violent child sexual abuse material and surrendered her professional license.

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New_York_City_Department_of_Sanitation_logoA 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 snow removal operations.

According to published reports, 50-year-old livery driver Carlos Asitimbay lost control of his vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on February 6 while traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near the Van Wyck Expressway. Sources indicate that less than two hours earlier, a sanitation vehicle may have pushed snow and ice from the shoulder into an active traffic lane, a practice prohibited on highways due to higher travel speeds and increased risk of loss-of-control crashes.

After striking the median and coming to rest perpendicular to traffic, Asitimbay’s vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Queens, where he later died from catastrophic injuries.

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NYSTLA Master Serie 2026 HighlightsThe 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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AFirefighters-battle-midnight-transformer-blaze-1 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.

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devante brown sexually abused children in BrooklynA Brooklyn day care worker has been charged with sexually abusing multiple young children entrusted to his care, according to prosecutors. Authorities allege that Devante Brown, a 30-year-old teacher at a Bushwick child care center, repeatedly abused four girls—ages five through nine—over a period spanning more than a year.

Prosecutors state that the alleged abuse occurred both inside the day care facility, identified as The Learning Factory, and in at least one instance at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The allegations include intimidation, with one child reportedly being told that a favorite teacher would lose their job if the abuse were disclosed.

Brown has been indicted in Brooklyn Supreme Court on multiple felony charges, including sexual conduct against a child and endangering the welfare of a child. He is currently being held at Rikers Island following the court’s decision to set bail.

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NYC Health and Hospitals Kings CountyAn analysis from our Brooklyn medical malpractice lawyers

Leapfrog hospital safety grades are designed to give patients and families a clear, data-driven picture of how safely a hospital delivers care. Despite some areas of strong performance,  received a D grade, reflecting systemic safety concerns that directly intersect with the types of cases Brooklyn medical malpractice lawyers routinely investigate.

Below is a clear breakdown of why this hospital scored poorly—and what it can mean for patients.

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house on fireOver 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.

Recent Fires With Fatalities and Injuries

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