On January 29, 2014, the Second Department Appellate Division handed down the decision of People v. Brown.  The opinion in this case affirmed the ruling of the Queens County Supreme Court, holding that a parolee is considered “in custody” within the meaning of the recently amended [...]

As we dig our heels into the dead of winter and the latest nor’easter buries most of New York, we want to remind our outdoor sport enthusiasts to be safe and be alert this snowmobile season. Snowmobile registrations are way up in New York, topping [...]

Recently, Andy Safranko was asked by the Guilderland High School School newspaper – The Journal – to answer a few questions related to cyberbullying. We thought it would be appropriate to supplement that Q & A with a brief background on cyberbullying and how it impacts everyone. [...]

Being a kid, there is no greater joy in the world than waking up on a school morning to a foot of fresh snow on the ground.  To a parent, there is no greater aggravation, unless your occupation is as a plow driver or professional [...]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that of the 40,990 traffic fatalities nationwide in 2023, more than 3,500 were caused by distracted driving. We are conscious about the community we live in and strive to make it a better and safer place to live.  [...]

Pedestrians have a right to cross in a crosswalk and vehicles are required to yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing the roadway within a crosswalk. On January 19, 2014, a driver on Hoosick Street in Troy, NY is alleged to have violated the vehicle and traffic [...]

In 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that there were 90,000 injuries to children less than 5 years old caused by toys. These injuries were not just the result of defective toys, but also toy balls, toy action figures, and toy vehicles like Power Wheels™.  Unfortunately, there [...]

As many adults know, the night before Thanksgiving is a big party night.  People head out to their local bars and restaurants to meet up with family and friends. Did you know that the night before Thanksgiving is actually considered the #1 drinking night of [...]