Category Archives: Safety Tips

Winter Weather Safety: Preventing Injuries During Icy and Snowy Conditions

Winter in the Hudson Valley brings picturesque landscapes but also creates hazardous conditions for pedestrians [...]

Holiday Safety Tips: Staying Protected During the Festive Season

New York City is magical during the holiday season, with its iconic lights, bustling streets, [...]

Protect Yourself from Online Shopping Scams

Online shopping is a staple in New York City, where convenience and speed are key. [...]

Toy Safety: A Guide for Parents

As guardians, we want the best for our children, especially when it comes to playtime. [...]

Halloween Safety for Children and Families

Halloween is a time for innocent fun and creative costumes. The excitement of Halloween can [...]

Autumn Hazards and Slip-and-Fall Injuries: What You Need to Know

As the autumn season begins in New York City, the charm of colorful leaves and [...]

Prepare Your Family for Cold and Flu Season

With colder months approaching, families in diverse NYC communities face an annual challenge: the cold [...]

Fall Hazards: Common Slip and Fall Injuries as the Seasons Change in New York City

Some of the most common autumn hazards in NYC include: Wet Sidewalks and Subway Entrances [...]

Keep Kids Safe This Summer: Summer Safety Tips

As summer heats up, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is prioritizing child safety [...]

In What Manner Can a Bicyclist Use the Roadways?

Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 1234, bicycles on a roadway “shall be [...]

Parents Beware: Your Kids Are Vaping. What to Look for and How to Help.

Is your teen showing signs of excessive thirst, experiencing frequent nosebleeds, or suddenly becoming sensitive [...]

General Importance of Vehicle Maintenance

No matter how much safety equipment you have or how well you drive, you are [...]

​Children and Window Safety: Keeping Your Kids Safe

The warmer temperatures and cool breezes of late spring tempt many people to open windows [...]

Are “Smart Cars” Safe Cars?

Many drivers in the U.S. have turned to SUVs and pickups when purchasing a new [...]

10 Deadly Mistakes Teen Drivers Make

When you’re out on the road, whether commuting to work, going to the grocery store, [...]

Fire Safety Tips for Your Home

Keeping the family safe is the highest priority in nearly every household. Practicing and planning [...]

Why the Food Safety “Letter” is so Important

The topic of Food safety has gained a huge amount of attention in NYC in [...]

Do You Know How to Recognize a Possible Concussion?

Concussions are often difficult injuries to diagnose, unlike a broken bone and other serious bodily [...]

When Your Landlord Fails to Address Mold

According to the Centers for Disease Control, mold can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing [...]

Parents Beware, It’s Easier than Ever for Teens to Smoke Thanks to New Product

Has your teen been excessively thirsty lately? Has he or she suffered nosebleeds, or are [...]