According to the New York Post, a man stole a box truck and crashed it into a city bus in New York City on February 12, killing its driver. The man who allegedly initiated the crash, Dominic Whilby, 23, is reportedly the nephew of model Tyson Beckford, and was seen drinking in the hours leading up to the crash during …
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Former Child Star David Cassidy’s Wife Files For Divorce
Former teen heartthrob David Cassidy, best known for his role as Keith Partridge in The Partridge Family¸ was recently served with a divorce from his wife after 23 years of marriage. Gossip site TMZ reported on the filing last week. Sue Cassidy has reportedly been living separately from David for the last four months. David was arrested last month in …
Albany Nursing Assistant Charged With Breaking Resident’s Arm
According to the Albany Times Union, an assistant at an Albany nursing home allegedly broke the arm of an elderly resident who had to plead for help for nearly 12 hours before receiving assistance. The paper reported that the incident took place on August 17, 2013 at the Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Albany. The aide involved in …
Ongoing Divorce Battle From 1988 Involving Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Making News
CNNMoney had an interesting story last month about an ongoing divorce battle, which started in 1988, involving a wealthy hedge fund mogul and his ex-wife. According to the news outlet, a federal judge in New York issued a ruling last month advancing the case of billionaire Steve Cohen and his ex-wife Patricia. The couple separated in 1988, and has been …
Texting While Driving Tickets Increase By More Than 80 Percent in NY
According to WGRZ-TV, if you text and drive in New York, you are increasingly more likely to get a ticket. The network reported that due to stronger laws and greater enforcement, texting and driving tickets in New York increased by 82 percent from 2012 to 2013. In New York City, the increase was even greater, at 89 percent. WGRZ reported …
Thinking About a Divorce? Rate Expected to Rise as Economy Recovers
Last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that as the economy continues to recover from the recession, the number of divorces nationally is expected to rise. The Times reported that the divorce rate decreased during the recession. Some experts think this is due to financial constraints, as couples who would have been more likely to separate before the recession stayed …
Three People Injured in West Nyack Collision
According to the Rockland County Times, a driver involved in a West Nyack car accident was briefly trapped in a vehicle on the New York State Thruway on January 22. The Times reported that the two-car accident shut down the highway for several hours near the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack. According to the paper, three people were injured …
Former NY Gov. Paterson’s Wife Files for Divorce
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 …
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 …