Labor Day weekend was the unofficial end of lazy, summer days and the start of the hustle and bustle of the new school year. Enjoying this last summer weekend is easy here in the Hudson Valley. Whether you go to one of the local fields to pick your own sunflowers, to one of the many farms to… Read more »
September 09, 2021
Did you know that “rubber-necking” presents a serious risk to emergency first responders? A recent survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) revealed that 71% of drivers take photos or videos as they pass by an accident scene. Many even post the pictures on social media or email others about the incident – all… Read more »
August 26, 2021
With more than 2.5 million rideshare drivers on the road today, rideshare services, such as Uber or Lyft, have made traveling easy. The convenience of getting a ride at any time, with lower fees, and no cash exchanges, make it an attractive way to travel. Whether going to the airport, or getting a ride home,… Read more »
August 09, 2021
We’ve all seen the replays of celebrities slipping and falling. We are drawn to these videos because we find it hard to believe that mishaps happen to famous people. And yet, it happens more often than you think. While accepting the award for best actress in “Silver Linings Playbook,” Jennifer Lawrence fell as she walked onto the… Read more »
August 06, 2021
In 1964, the National Safety Council released a public service announcement with a (then) catchy jingle that encouraged everyone to ‘buckle up for safety.’ More than 50 years later, that suggestion has now become the law in New York State. On November 1, 2020, New York’s new universal seat belt law went into effect. https://dmv.ny.gov/brochure/new-york-states-occupant-restraint-law This law… Read more »
August 04, 2021
