National Fire Prevention Month

2014-10-07T14:48:12+00:00

October is National Fire Prevention Month. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2013 there were 1.25 million fires reported in the United States.  This amounts to a fire every 25 seconds.   Over 3,000 people were killed and damages in excess of 10 billion [...]

National Fire Prevention Month2014-10-07T14:48:12+00:00

Boating Laws

2014-08-29T14:49:50+00:00

This Monday is Labor Day, one of the last long weekends of the summer.  Many will be out enjoying the beautiful weather on a boat and we want to provide some important information about boating laws. Operating a boat while intoxicated is a crime in [...]

Boating Laws2014-08-29T14:49:50+00:00

Bicycle Safety

2014-07-23T14:50:53+00:00

Yesterday, the City of Troy’s first ghost bicycle was dedicated to a man recently struck by a motorist and killed while riding his bicycle on River Street in June.   Following the dedication, cyclists took part in a silent bike ride. It seems as though there has been [...]

Bicycle Safety2014-07-23T14:50:53+00:00

Supreme Court of the United States Scores One For Privacy Rights

2014-06-26T14:52:10+00:00

“Our answer to the question of what police must do before searching a cell phone seized incident to an arrest is accordingly simple—get a warrant.” On June 25, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously ruled that police officers may not search through [...]

Supreme Court of the United States Scores One For Privacy Rights2014-06-26T14:52:10+00:00

Car Insurance Recap in New York

2014-05-27T14:53:16+00:00

In the State of New York, in order to register a vehicle, you must have New York State issued automobile liability insurance.  If there is a lapse in auto insurance, the DMV will suspend your vehicle registration and driver’s license and you will be required [...]

Car Insurance Recap in New York2014-05-27T14:53:16+00:00

Memorial Day Seatbelt Violations

2014-05-23T15:09:56+00:00

This holiday weekend, police officers around the state will be out in full force.  Their mission? Seatbelt violations. May 19th through June 1st is National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization – an initiative run through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration meant to enforce the Click It or Ticket campaign.  It is [...]

Memorial Day Seatbelt Violations2014-05-23T15:09:56+00:00

Supreme Court upholds traffic stop based on 911 tip, erodes the rights of drivers on the road

2014-05-20T15:10:58+00:00

On April 22, 2014 the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Navarette v. California that a traffic stop based on an anonymous 911 tip was permissible because it provided the police with reasonable suspicion that the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated.  The decision stems from [...]

Supreme Court upholds traffic stop based on 911 tip, erodes the rights of drivers on the road2014-05-20T15:10:58+00:00

Points, what they mean for a person’s driving record and insurance…

2014-05-12T15:11:54+00:00

In New York State the rules of the road are contained in the Vehicle and Traffic Law. If a person is convicted of breaking one of these rules, it can have serious consequences which include fines, possible jail time, points on a driving record and [...]

Points, what they mean for a person’s driving record and insurance…2014-05-12T15:11:54+00:00

Statutes of Limitation

2014-05-08T15:13:11+00:00

In New York, all civil actions must be pursued within a set period of time. This is known as a statute of limitations. In most cases, if the injured party fails to bring a case within the time limit, then the action cannot be pursued. [...]

Statutes of Limitation2014-05-08T15:13:11+00:00

Potholes-Who’s responsible?

2014-04-30T15:13:50+00:00

Recently, in East Lansing, Michigan, a pothole repair crew got stuck….in a pothole. Although this may be humorous and ironic, it brings up a reminder for our readers.  Each spring many new potholes are exposed and sidewalks crumbled by the thawing ice, snow, and salt [...]

Potholes-Who’s responsible?2014-04-30T15:13:50+00:00
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