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With the official start of Winter arriving, New Yorkers know the inevitable northeast snowfall is right around the corner. When visiting retail locations in the inclement weather, shoppers should be aware of the property owner’s liability for snow removal in case of a slip and fall.
The responsibility of a property owner in New York City to remove snow and ice from their premises is...
Read MoreEarlier this year, New York City Councilman Carlos Menchaca introduced a bill that would allow cyclists to ride through certain red lights. Currently, cyclists and cars are treated the same way under the law. The bill would allow for cyclists to ride through red lights with Lead Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs), which extend the duration of a red light to give pedestrians additional time to cross...
Read MoreIf you are engaging in any property transaction within the five boroughs, the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) is one of the most beneficial tools to your real-estate conveyance. The system is intended to provide notice to property owners of any deeds, mortgages, or other related documents that have been recorded against a single property. Navigating the site does not require...
Read MoreDuring New York City Mayor Bill Deblasio's campaign, he vowed to bring pedestrian deaths to zero by 2024. According to Vision Zero data from city hall, in the month of September, there were nine pedestrian fatalities and 816 pedestrians injured from car related incidents. Also, there...
Read MoreOctober 16th marked the beginning of National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW). The theme for this year is “talk to your kids about the 5 to Drive.” The 5 to drive campaign was started by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to highlight the...
Read MoreMayor Bill de Blasio is expected to announce changes to the city’s air rights policy, affecting the way how unused development rights are bought and sold. Crain’s New York Business reported that the City Planning Commission has also solicited...
Read MoreA trip to the supermarket should not end in a trip to the hospital. But, sometimes, that is what happens. When a bottle of olive oil is knocked over or a punctured container leaks out milk, fruit juice or orange juice onto the floor, those automatically become hazards to unsuspecting customers, who slip, fall and become seriously injured.
It is the store’s responsibility to send...
Read MoreBeginning December 27, 2016 the streets of New York City will be safer for individuals walking and biking. The new local law labeled Intro 997-A protects pedestrians who enter a crosswalk during the flashing “Pedestrian Change...
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