How Dangerous is the Long Island Expressway?
Interstate 495, also known as the Long Island Expressway (LIE), runs just over 71 miles through Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. As it is New York, most drivers are not surprised at the often-congested driving conditions. However, this stretch of the freeway can be shockingly deadly, according to numbers released by the NHTSA Fatality Accident […]
Partner Jeff Siler Accepts Board Position for New Ground, Helping Veterans on Long Island
There are roughly 40,000 homeless veterans in our country struggling with housing- about 25,000 live in temporary facilities and 15,000 go without any reliable shelter. Though the United States has seen a significant decrease in the number of veterans experiencing homelessness, reports from 2017 showed the first increase in this population since 2010 when 74,000 […]
Has The #MeToo Movement Gone Too Far?
The #MeToo movement has gained significant momentum since going viral in October 2017. With millions of shares over multiple social media platforms worldwide, many survivors of sexual abuse and harassment have worked up the courage to publicly confront their abusers, even highlighting scandals among a very high profile crowd. However, with every movement aimed to […]
So Where Does the 5-Cents Go?
If you’re a Suffolk County resident, you’ve probably noticed you are now being charged 5-cents for EVERY disposable bag you use at the supermarket and other retail stores. The county’s new law began on January 1st, and is stirring up a slew of questions from local consumers. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BAG CHARGE CHARGE? Back […]
Flu Facts: Why it is Worse This Year
This year’s flu has already proved to be brutal, and health officials believe it could get worse! New York hospitals, medical centers, and doctor’s offices are bursting with patients experiencing symptoms of the flu. The New York State Department of Health has reported 1,820 confirmed cases of the flu in our state alone, and this […]
Cops Who Care Give Food to LI Needy Families with Help from Siler & Ingber
For the 10th year, police and civilians came together for a great cause in North Amityville. Needy families give thanks to the police officers and law firm involved with the “Cops Who Care” food distribution held on December 22nd funded by Siler & Ingber to provide turkeys, hams and lasagnas to underprivileged families for the holidays. […]
What ER Doctors Wants Every Parent to Know
Every year, over 23-million children (15 and under) are seen in the E.R., with almost 7-million of these cases due to accidental injuries. As we begin the first weeks of 2018, E.R. doctors share the most common reasons kids visited the hospital to help prevent your family from falling victim to these injuries in the […]
Siler & Ingber at “Cops Who Care” Food Drive
For the tenth year in a row, the Suffolk County Police Department and the New York State Troopers are joining forces to provide free hams and turkeys to families in need this holiday season. With the love we have for our Long Island community, we are thrilled to announce that this year, Siler & Inger […]
Nassau County Speed Zone Cameras
Back in December of 2014, Nassau County shut down a controversial speed camera program set in place to fine drivers speeding through school zones. The program was deemed “unfair” by Long Island residents, who racked up over $30 million in revenue for the country since the program’s implementation in June 2014. But almost three years […]
Gym Teacher Refuses Inhaler Request Causing Teen Death
In November of 2015, a 14-year old girl, Taylor Watson, heartbreakingly lost her life after suffering an asthma attack during gym class in Gaithersburg, MD. Almost two years after this tragedy, Taylor’s parents are filing a lawsuit against the Montgomery County school district for neglecting their daughter’s emergency plan and ignoring Taylor’s plea for help. […]