After a two-day trial in Brooklyn federal court, a visiting federal judge from Louisiana has dismissed the case of a 66-year old Bronx resident, Joseph Adde, who claimed he was injured in the crash of the Staten Island Ferry Andrew J. Barberi.
The crash, which occurred on October 15, 2003, caused the death of 11 ferry passengers and resulted in [...]
With Halloween just around the corner, the dangers present should become all too apparent. Selecting the right costume, which children want to start buying in August, can help to make a safe Trick or Treat. Children love to wear masks. The problem is that most masks severely restrict a child’s vision. If it doesn’t fit [...]
Another major Staten Island Ferry accident was likely avoided due to the painful lessons learned from the 2003 crash of the M/V Andrew J. Barberi. Yesterday, the ferry boat John J. Marchi lost power while entering its slip at the St. George ferry terminal on Staten Island. Without power, the ferry was unable to slow down [...]