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Leaning on Doors? Report Says NYC Subway Cars Cut for Safety

Nearly 300 of New York City’s new subway cars were removed over concerns that the doors could open while the trains were in motion, The New York Times reported Wednesday. The 298 cars on the A, C, J and Z …

Alera Group Acquires Massachusetts’ Sylvia Group

Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management firm, has acquired Sylvia Group, effective December 31, 2019. Located in Dartmouth, Mass., Sylvia Group has been serving clients throughout New England since its founding in …

Three Workers Sickened by Cleaning Chemical at New Hampshire Amazon Warehouse

Three employees were sickened by a cleaning chemical at an Amazon warehouse in New Hampshire, fire officials said Thursday. Firefighters in Nashua responded at about 4 a.m. for a report of a chemical reaction that happened while a crew was …

New York Governor Lays out Aggressive Climate Change Plan

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing an aggressive climate change-fighting campaign for his state that includes a $3-billion bond act that would be put on the ballot this November. Cuomo, who says that money would go to transforming the …

Connecticut’s CMIC Group Promotes Ursini, Cronin

CMIC Group, a Glastonbury, Conn.-based, member-owned medical professional liability insurance company, has promoted Michelle M. Ursini, previously the director of Business Development & Marketing, to the role of vice president of Business Development & Marketing. Additionally, Garrett P. Cronin, previously …

CRU Group Hires Norman as Vice President for the Northeast Region

CRU Group U.S. CEO David Repinski has announced that Adam Norman was hired as vice president for the Northeast region. In this role, Norman is responsible for CRU Group’s operational service delivery and client relationships across this multi-state territory. Norman’s …

Distinguished Programs Promotes Lane to Regional Sales Executive in Manhattan

Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, has promoted Tom Lane. A sales professional with Distinguished Programs for more than 14 years, Lane assumes the role of regional sales executive for New York State, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, as …

Police Report Multiple Injuries in 30-Car Maine Highway Pileup

Multiple people were injured in a major pileup involving about 30 vehicles during the Tuesday morning commute on a highway in Maine, state troopers said. There were no fatalities, but several ambulances and a medical helicopter were dispatched to the …

Hearing Held in Rhode Island on Proposed Flavored Vape Products Ban

Rhode Island health officials held a public hearing Tuesday on proposed regulations to permanently ban the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. The department is considering making the temporary ban currently in effect in Rhode Island permanent. Democratic …

New Jersey Man Awarded $3.64M After Injuring His Back at Staples Store

A New Jersey man who sued Staples Inc. after injuring his back when he fell in a store was awarded more than $3.64 million in a jury verdict, the law firm representing him said Monday. Jim Simmons was looking at …

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