The Winner of the 2018 Foundation For Your Future Scholarship Is…
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, is proud to announce the winner of our Foundation For Your Future 2018 scholarship. This was a tough choice; but we narrowed it down to one finalist who impressed us with her future goals, her love for her family, and her dedication to serving the community.
Congratulations…
A Brief History of Labor Day
Thanks to the New York Public Library for a snapshot of the past!
The 1800s
What it was like to be a worker in America in the 1800s?
In 1830, the average manufacturing employee worked a 70-hour week, often without a day off. By 1890, thanks to efforts by workers and unions that number had fallen to 60 hours a week, but the labor was still intense.
Ultimately, the idea behind Labor Day was for these kinds of workers to get a day off.
Final 4 Chosen for WRSH’s 2018 Scholarship
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, would like to thank the six hundred plus applicants who submitted essays to our Foundation For Your Future 2018 scholarship. We opened the scholarship up earlier this year, and the prize is $500 towards the winner’s post-secondary educational expenses.
We asked you all, “How will attending college help you achieve your future goals?” because we strongly believe that higher education creates a strong foundation for everyone. And boy, did we get answers.
Legionnaires’ Disease – 5 Things to Know
What is it?
Legionnaires’ disease is form of pneumonia spread by infected water vapor and can often be fatal. There have been reports of it in New York City, recently afflicting 27 people and killing one.
Government and health officials have warned residents in certain areas to be alert for signs of the disease, which presents with nausea, fatigue, fever, chills, coughing, head and muscle aches, confusion, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
We Haven’t Chosen Our Scholarship Finalists Just Yet
The response to our Foundation For Your Future 2018 scholarship has been overwhelming! We received over 700 applications and essays, and the competition is fierce. The team at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, is sad to say we need more time to review your outstanding responses before coming up with finalists.
Please check back with us on our blog and Facebook page on August 29th to meet our five finalists! The winner will still be announced on September 5th, 2018. Thank you!
Elevators: a Risk to Maintenance and Construction Workers
Many people use elevators every single day, especially in New York, where going to work in a high-rise would otherwise leave us winded and exhausted. Our lawyers and staff at WRSH usually hop on the elevator at the Graybar Building to get to our office, rather than trotting up and down the stairs.
We all trust that when we step onto an elevator, it will be there, properly aligned; take us up or down at a reasonable speed; and stop correctly for us to get off again. In other words, that it will work.
How Buildings Collapse Due to Neglect
At the end of a long day, most of us want to relax and enjoy a little Netflix or a good book in the warmth and safety of our own home. If you live in an apartment or condo, you probably assume that the building owners are taking proper precautions and paying for necessary maintenance to ensure you’re safe where you live. But sometimes, a ceiling, wall, or debris can come crashing down onto you and your loved ones – especially in New York’s older housing complexes.
Engineering Disasters in the 21st Century
When we think of engineering disasters, we often picture black-and-white photographs or films of dams that have burst open, bridges writhing in the wind, or buildings collapsing decades ago. However, despite advances in technology and a greater collective understanding of engineering than ever before, mistakes are still made and disasters still occur.
Window Washers Risk Their Lives to Keep the City Sparkling
What would New York City be without the towering skyscrapers that dominate so much of the city’s skyline? And how much duller would those architectural achievements look if their windows didn’t shine brightly throughout the day? High-rise window washers keep those windows clean and clear for people inside to look out and for others to see the beauty of the city shining off their glass. But this work presents very real dangers, both for the window washers who brave such terrifying heights and for pedestrians below.
Driver Risks in New York Construction Zones
Driving in New York, whether you’re in the city or out on the highways, means encountering construction areas—it’s just a part of life. Now that summer is here, construction will also heat up in the City. However, these construction zones present very real dangers: not only for construction workers, but also for drivers passing through the area.