New Nassau County School Speed Cameras

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Five Nassau County school districts will have speeding cameras in place today.  This brings the County’s total number of cameras to 23 fixed and mobile locations.

These are the new camera locations:

• Island Trees Memorial Middle School in Levittown
• Cantiague Elementary School in  Jericho
• Gen. Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown
• Harbor Hill School in Greenvale
• West Hempstead High School in West Hempstead

In addition, mobile cameras will be placed outside of Harold D. Fayette Elementary School in North Merrick, Plainedge Middle School in Plainedge, and Oceanside Senior High School in Oceanside.  

Read more about the new speeding cameras here.

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Warning Labels To Be Posted on North Hempstead Utility Poles

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A new North Hempstead law requires warning labels to be posted on utility poles.  The local municipality wants residents to be aware that the poles contain a hazardous preservative chemical.

While Pentachlorophenol, the chemical used to preserve wooden utility poles, is banned for public use in the United States, it is allowed to be used in wood utility poles, railroad ties, and other limited industrial uses.

The new warning labels will say:

“This pole contains a hazardous chemical.  Avoid prolonged direct contact with this pole.  Wash hands or other exposed areas thoroughly if contact is made.”

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, pentachlorophenol is extremely toxic when ingested or inhaled.  However, PSEG stated that it is safer to work on treated wooden poles because they lessen the risk of electrocution.

Newsday offers more information on the chemical and the warning labels that will be placed on local utility poles.

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LIRR Service Restored After An Accident in Huntington Station

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LIRR service has been restored following an accident earlier this afternoon.  A westbound diesel train struck a car at the crossing in Huntington Station Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the suspension of LIRR service between Port Jefferson and Huntington. 

Suffolk County police reported that the accident occurred at 12:26 pm.  The crossing that the accident occurred at is the first crossing east of Huntington Station.  The accident is currently under investigation by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority police.  Newsday offers full coverage of the accident.

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Nassau County Releases 5-Point Plan

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Just one day before the anticipated launch of the iPhone 6, Nassau County released plans to combat texting and driving.  This plan will include new court practices, as well as engage the tech industry and insurance industries to improve driver safety.

The Plan:

• Urge cellphone manufacturers to incorporate texting block technologies into the smartphone operating system.
• Ask insurance carriers to provide discounts to drivers who use applications that block texting on their devices.
• Recommend that sentencing courts adopt a specific plea program that includes text-block technology.  Where any charge is reduced as part of a guilty plea, use of such devices, at the cost of the offender.
• Request that law-enforcement agencies issue more tickets for violations, when appropriate.
• Increase public awareness with safety apps and other resources.

Read this article for more information on Nassau County’s new plan.

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Long Island Fall Festivals

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Happy Friday!  Although the weather is still warm, fall is on its way and there are tons of festivities set to be held across Long Island.  Here are a few fall festivals to attend with your family this September and October.

Pickle Festival

John Gardiner Farm

900 Park Ave.

Greenlawn, NY

Sat. 9/20 10am – 4pm

Celebrate with the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association.    This festival features specialty pickles, jellies, farm-grown vegetables, baked goods, and more.

Harvest Festival

Mastic Beach, NY

Sat. 9/27 10am – 4pm

This festival will have vendors, food, entertainment, crafts and children’s games.  Since it’s an outdoor festival, they scheduled a rain date for September 28^th.

Village Day Fall Festival

Sands Point Preserve

Sun. 9/28 Noon – 5pm

Celebrate the fall harvest season with outdoor activities for all ages.  Family activities include a petting zoo, hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, and a green grocer.

Garden City Fall Festival Street Fair

Garden City, NY

Sat. 10/25 9am-4pm

The Garden City School homecoming parade will be held at 1pm on Seventh St.  There will be craft vendors, food, and kids’ activities.

Read this Newsday article for the full list of fall festivals on Long Island.

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Common Workers’ Compensation Disputes

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Have you been injured on the job?  

Workers should make sure that they are receiving all of the benefits they should under workers’ compensation.  If you have questions about workers’ compensation, or you have been denied compensation, we can help.

Common Compensation Disputes:

• The insurer denies the workers compensation claim and disputes whether or not the injury or illness is related to work.
• The insurer disputes the extent of the workers’ injuries.
• The insurer does not pay for all of the treatments the worker believes should be covered.
• The insurer does not pay the amount that it should for a full or partial disability.

Many employees don’t fully understand the compensation and benefits that they can receive.  If you are experiencing workers’ compensation issues, contact our law office. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm.  Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

New York Teens and Distracted Driving

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New York is soon to have the nation’s toughest distracted driving penalties.  Effective November 1^st, the penalty for distracted driving under the age of 21 will be a 120-day license suspension for the first offense and one year for the second. 

New York also has aggressive distracted driving enforcement, including unmarked vehicles in a variety of colors that allow officers a better visual of drivers who are texting or engaging in distracting behaviors.  Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year olds in the U.S.  With 78% of teens now owning cell phones, texting is a distracted driving concern.  However, young drivers can also be distracted by eating, grooming, adjusting the radio, or even day dreaming.

Read more about how to stay safe on the roads in this publication from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

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