According to The New York Daily News, former New York governor David Paterson’s wife quietly filed for divorce earlier this month. Paterson’s wife Michelle Paige Paterson, 52, filed divorce papers during the week of January 13, according to the Daily News The divorce is not surprising; it comes after the couple announced their “mutual and amicable” separation after 19 years …
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Bronx Woman Awarded $62 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
According to The New York Daily News, on January 15 a jury awarded a Brooklyn woman who lost both legs and most of her hearing following a botched gynecological procedure at a Long Island hospital $62 million. The woman, Stacey Galette, 34, went to Winthrop University Hospital for laparoscopic removal of an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy outside the womb) and …
Former Disney Star Hilary Duff Getting Divorce
According to MTV.com, actress Hilary Duff and her husband, former professional hockey player Mike Comrie, have decided to separate. Duff’s representatives announced the split on January 9, saying it was a mutual decision. “They remain best friends and will continue to be in each other’s lives,” Duff’s spokesperson said in a statement. “They are dedicated to loving and parenting their …
One Woman Killed, Five Others Injured in Ramapo Car Accident
According to LoHud.com, a car accident on Route 202 in Ramapo on January 15 killed one woman, critically injured a second woman and sent four other people to the hospital. The website reported that the accident involved a car and a minivan. The severely injured women were found unconscious and unresponsive in their vehicles, following the broadside collision. “The roads …
Remember Estate Tax Changes In 2014
As the 2014 calendar year kicked off recently, it is important to remember that you should review your will, establish one and/or have other estate documents reviewed. CBS News reported recently that a number of federal tax limits have changed in 2014, as the amount for the unified estate and gift tax exclusions will increase from $5.25 million to $5.34 …
Barry S. Kantrowitz Appointed to Fill Rockland County Legislative Vacancy
The attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. are excited to announce that Barry S. Kantrowitz has been appointed to fill the Rockland County Legislature vacancy in District #5, made possible by the departure of Ed Day, who was recently sworn in as County Executive. In her motion nominating Kantrowitz for the legislature seat, Harriet Cornell the outgoing Chair of …
Former NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer and Wife Announce Split
According to the Associated Press, former New York governor Eliot Spitzer and his wife have announced that their two-plus-decade marriage is over. The couple issued a statement last month announcing the split, saying, “We regret that our marital relationship has come to an end and we have agreed not to make any other public statement on this subject.” As of …
Dump Truck and Tractor-Trailer Collide in Ramapo, One Injured
According to LoHud.com, a 21-year-old man was injured in a truck accident on Route 202 in Ramapo on December 26. The injured driver was trapped inside his 1992 Isuzu dump truck following the accident, which occurred around 2:23 p.m., near the intersection of Old Route 202. Emergency workers spent several hours trying to extricate him from the vehicle. The driver …
Make Sure You Stay Physically and Socially Active Following a Divorce
The Huffington Post had an interesting story last week, giving tips for people on how to stay healthy following a divorce. According to Gallup poll findings, people who go through a divorce score lower than married individuals on measures of physical and mental health, the HuffPost reported. According to the site’s article, titled “3 Ways To Stay Healthy During Divorce”, …
One Worker Killed, Two Injured in Maybrook Construction Accident
According to LoHud.com, one worker was killed and two others were injured in a Maybrook construction accident on December 2, when a retaining wall built by a Nanuet company collapsed. LoHud.com reported that emergency responders were called to the scene of the accident at 918 Homestead Avenue, after the wall collapsed while workers were pouring fresh concrete near a large …