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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]