It was early morning in Dumont, New Jersey as fire fighters arrived at a house on Hazel Street. The structure was burning from the basement and into the kitchen and the firemen were able to put it out quickly, though it took hours to put out the various hotspots that were started. So, what caused …

A technician working for a New Jersey automobile dealership discovered a discrepancy in the pay of some of his fellow technicians. What he found was that all of the techs of Chinese descent (himself included) were paid less than their American counterparts. He complained to management, but was …

In 1993, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign was formed to address economic and environmental issues caused by the use of automobiles in our area. Since then, the non-profit has worked to reduce car dependency in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Initiatives to increase investment in public …

Pool safety is usually only a concern in the summer season, when people commonly take to the water to beat the summer heat. However, in Princeton, New Jersey this issue has lingered into the fall as a lawsuit filed by the family of a drowning victim draws to a close. Are there any lessons to be …

Did you know that birthing a child used to be a life-threatening event? Mothers and babies could perish if there were complications, but modern medicine has progressed so far that many of these dangers have been eliminated. However, the slightest medical negligence could still prove fatal to either …

A 93-year-old woman was rushed to Ocean Medical Center with bruises and welts across her back, a broken jaw, a broken cheekbone, and a broken eye socket as well as a broken wrist. When her daughter arrived at the hospital, nursing home staff explained that the woman had fallen, but the daughter was …

One of the most overlooked types of crimes in our society today are crimes against the elderly. Many people don’t realize that one in every ten seniors becomes the victim of elder abuse, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Worse yet, a 2015 study by the Elder Justice …

Have you seen the increasing reports of elder abuse and nursing home abuse in the news lately? It is a disturbing trend to which much of America is turning a blind eye. However, here in New Jersey, lawmakers are trying to make a difference, and it starts with catching those responsible for …