3 Armed Suspects Pull Off Hollywood-Style Robbery Of Manhattan Jewelry Store
There was an armed robbery in Manhattans Diamond District on Sunday that was straight out of Hollywood. Surveillance video captured the brazen suspects sporting handguns as they forced store employees to the ground before making off with some serious loot.
August 27, 2019
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Volkswagen Recalls Nearly 700K Vehicles For Roll-Away Issue
Volkswagen is recalling some of its cars because of a problem that could let them roll away unexpectedly.
August 26, 2019
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After Seven Roof Fires, Walmart Sues Tesla Over Solar Panel Flaws
Walmart filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Tesla on Tuesday. The retail giant says Teslas "negligent installation and maintenance" of solar panels caused fires on the roofs of as many as seven Walmart stores since 2012.
August 22, 2019
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Google Pixel Settlement Claims Can Be Submitted Until Oct. 7
In May, Google agreed to pay $7.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit over faulty microphones in the first-generation Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, manufactured before Jan. 4, 2017. On Monday, new details were posted about how consumers could get their chunk of the settlement.
August 13, 2019
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Flash Flooding Jams Transit, Swamps Brooklyn, Darkens Parts Of New Jersey
Trains and planes were delayed while cars and pedestrians slogged through knee-deep water in battered Brooklyn as flash flooding swept through parts of the borough following days of intense heat and power outages.
July 23, 2019
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Tragic Toddler Grease Trap Death Is A Double-Edged Sword Of Liability
The death of a 3-year-old boy yesterday in Rochester, NY was a tragic accident; one that has both potential workers compensation and tort liabilities for the owner of the business where he died. Authorities say he fell into an unsecured grease trap behind a Tim Hortons Restaurant.
July 19, 2019
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Garbage Truck Overturns Near NYC Lincoln Tunnel, Injuring At Least 12
At least 12 people were injured in a crash near New York Citys Lincoln Tunnel on Wednesday when a sanitation truck lost control and veered off a highway overpass.
July 3, 2019
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NY Archdiocese Sues Insurers Over Future Abuse Claims
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is allegedly suing over 30 insurance companies to compel them to cover claims filed by people who say they have been abused by clerics.
July 3, 2019
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Severe Storms Across Long Island And Connecticut Leave 2 Dead Amid Damage, Outages
Fast-moving severe storms swept across the tri-state area Sunday, hitting parts of Long Island and Connecticut the hardest. On top of toppled tress and power outages for thousands, the storms are potentially responsible for two deaths and a handful of injuries, officials said.
July 2, 2019
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US Cargo Theft Cases Rise In First Quarter Of 2019
During the first quarter of this year, cargo thefts in the United States rose 25% to 144 reported incidents, with the average loss for each occurrence rising 1% to $116,717, according to a report from the SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center.
June 28, 2019
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Proposed Class Action Affects Millions Of Hyundai And Kia Vehicles
A Hyundai and Kia fire lawsuit alleges recalls ordered to repair Theta II engine problems didnt do enough to protect millions of customers from the risk of finding their vehicles in flames.
June 26, 2019
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Suspension, Transmission Issues Spur Recall Of 1.3 Million Ford Vehicles
Ford is recalling over 1.3 million vehicles mainly in North America to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems.
June 13, 2019
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Helicopter Pilot Killed In Crash Landing On Manhattan High-Rise
A helicopter crashed on top of a building in Midtown Monday afternoon. It happened around 1:45 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
June 10, 2019
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Tracy Morgan Gets In Car Accident After Driving Off Dealership In $2M Bugatti
Tracy Morgans road woes continue. The comedian, who was involved in a near-fatal crash a few years ago, probably was still taking in the new-car smell of his Bugatti on Tuesday when he was involved in yet another collision.
June 5, 2019
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New York
$2.5 Billion In Claims Estimated From Mays Ring Of Fire
On May 11-16 a series of wind, hail and rain storms struck most states east of the Rocky Mountains. Karen Clark & Co. a catastrophe modeling firm, estimates that the storms will cost insurers $2.5 billion.
June 4, 2019
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