Jerome B. grew up in Jamaica, Queens as part of a military family. His father served in the Air Force and once he completed high school, Jerome made the decision to serve in the military as well. Jerome spent eight years in the Army National Guard and when his service time was over, he followed his life-long passion and became a New York State licensed master barber. After his four ...

“She just looked at me and she said, 'Mommy, that’s the saddest thing I’ve ever heard.'” -- Patricia MurphyOn her daughter’s fifth birthday, Patricia Murphy received the kind of phone call for which no one is ever prepared. She was on her way to work when her mother called to give her the news that her fiancé, the father of her daughter, had passed away. Patricia’s fiancé Garry fell ...

For drivers, a few moments of distraction can have serious consequences. A crash can occur in just three seconds. People’s lives change each day on our highways at the hands of drivers who weren't giving their full attention to the road in front of them. Driving DistractedIf you're wondering what driving distracted is, it's performing any activity that diverts your attention from the ...

“Larry was injured while leaving his apartment complex when he tripped and fell at the top of stairs on a snare that had existed on this property for a long time.” Greg SoboLarry B. was doing what he always does: taking care of the people around him when his accident happened. He had been delivering food to an elderly couple that lived in his apartment complex. Each day, Larry would ...

"Like every kid would think his dad’s a hero, he was my hero. He had a wrench instead of a cape." Robert H.Robert’s dad was a master mechanic. He raised seven kids, provided for his wife, made sure the bills were always paid and there was always food on the table. When Robert and his siblings would wish for extras, like a new bicycle, they may have been told, “We don’t have ...

One of the most dangerous occupations, construction jobs result in some of the highest numbers of workplace deaths each year. Due to construction's nature, which requires workers to scale buildings, carry heavy equipment and surround themselves with debris, on-job injuries are often severe. The unfortunate fact is that most construction accidents are often avoidable. According to the ...

A lot can happen in three seconds. Over 70 cups of tea are brewed, 47 new websites are created and 205,000 people post on Facebook. However, this is also the same amount of time in which a car accident can change a life.Each year over 2.5 million visitors travel throughout the Hudson Valley, enjoying the region’s picturesque views, tourist attractions and hiking trails. Combined with ...

The air is getting cooler, the trees are filled with colorful leaves and spooky decorations line the lawns of homes across Orange County. It’s Halloween, which means thousands of families in the area are getting ready for a night of fun. While Halloween can be a blast, there can also be dangers lurking in the shadows. Below are tips to avoid frightening situations:Carry a flashlight and ...