Flint water crisis

Uncommon Productions' The Poisoner, inspired by the Flint Water Crisis, debuts at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club on April 6

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A universal tale, The Poisoner, is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000s Michigan water politics. Inspired by the Flint Water Crisis, this neo-noir thriller is driven by a determined journalist who returns to his hometown and uncovers more than he bargained for. Given similar crises in communities like Newark, NJ and Jackson, MO, The Poisoner invites you to question, are we ever safe?

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A universal tale, The Poisoner , is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000s Michigan water politics.
  • Inspired by the Flint Water Crisis, this neo-noir thriller is driven by a determined journalist who returns to his hometown and uncovers more than he bargained for.
  • Given similar crises in communities like Newark, NJ and Jackson, MO, The Poisoner invites you to question, are we ever safe?
  • For tickets and more information, visit The Poisoner on La MaMa's website .

Hormel Foods Announces 2023 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its second cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes. This diverse group of remarkable young people, hailing from communities throughout the United States, is working to create a better world by designing innovative ways to bring about a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system.

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  • In addition, Hormel Foods will provide all 10 Under 20 Food Heroes with a financial grant to support and continue their initiatives.
  • Hormel Foods launched its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program to celebrate and honor the remarkable food-related achievements of young change-makers across the United States.
  • The Alumni Achievement category honors 10 Under 20 Food Heroes from our inaugural 2020 class who have continued to amplify their impact on the world.
  • Since the launch of the 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program, our inaugural class of alumni has sustained and expanded its remarkable impact on the food system.

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC files $50 million lawsuit against Suffolk County

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Heather M. Palmore, Chief Trial Counsel with Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, a nationally known litigation firm, has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the County of Suffolk, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office on behalf of Mr. Waverly Lucas.

Key Points: 
  • Heather M. Palmore, Chief Trial Counsel with Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, a nationally known litigation firm, has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the County of Suffolk, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office on behalf of Mr. Waverly Lucas.
  • Mr. Waverly clearly had his rights violated by Suffolk County Police who had no reason to attack him other than the color of his skin, Palmore said.
  • We are holding the County of Suffolk, the Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office each responsible for their lack of training in interacting with disabled citizens and for failing to treat Mr. Lucas with the dignity that we all deserve regardless of origin or race.
  • The officers transported Mr. Lucas to the Suffolk County Police Department where an ambulance was waiting.

Gray’s InvestigateTV Announces Two Additions to Reporting Team

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Atlanta, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  InvestigateTV, the award-winning investigative unit owned by Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN), announced the addition of Investigative Reporter Joce Sterman and Consumer Investigative Reporter Caresse Jackman to its award-winning team.

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  • Prior to joining InvestigateTV, she was the lead National Investigative Correspondent for Spotlight on America, a segment airing on TV stations in more than eighty cities.
  • From accountability reporting on the failures of government agencies at every level to exposing product flaws, her work has resulted in congressional investigations and federal legislation.
  • We are excited to expand our team and bring aboard 2 more journalists with expertise in community-focused investigative reporting that generates results, Vice President of Investigations for InvestigateTV Lee Zurik said.
  • InvestigateTV launched in 2018 and provides innovative, original journalism from a dedicated investigative team and partners, includingProPublica,News21at Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism, andNerdWallet.

Napoli Shkolnik Files a Class Action Complaint Against the Long Island Veterans Home

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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As a result, guidance for safety at nursing homes was issued quickly at the federal and state levels.

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  • As a result, guidance for safety at nursing homes was issued quickly at the federal and state levels.
  • Had nursing homes followed that critical guidance, they would have protected their residents, who represented the highest-risk class for COVID infection.
  • The Long Island State Veterans Home had the second-highest death rate statewide.
  • We filed a class action complaint against the Long Island Veterans Home, a nursing home facility owned by the State of New York.

Sisterhood Of The Traveling Dress - Model MIEmmaB Loans Out High-Fashion Dresses To Help Teens Feel Their Best On Prom Night

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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FLINT, Mich., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Model MIEmmaB recently opened up about her ongoing high-fashion prom dress loan program featured on Instagram .

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  • FLINT, Mich., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Model MIEmmaB recently opened up about her ongoing high-fashion prom dress loan program featured on Instagram .
  • Combining forces with her mother, who had a similar celebrity charity idea, MIEmmaB began a campaign to loan teen girls the expensive dresses for a perfect, once-in-a-lifetime prom experience.
  • "So many teens have waited two years just to participate in a live prom," said MIEmmaB.
  • Said a mother of a recent dress recipient
    For the latest dresses, or to learn more about MIEmmaB and her career, follow her on Instagram @MIEmmaB .

Paul Napoli and Hunter Shkolnik of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, Co-Counsel with Attorney Ben Crump, Announce Lawsuit Against Hollywood Police Department

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Paul Napoli and Hunter Shkolnik of Napoli Shkolnik, Co-Counsel with Attorney Ben Crump, have announced a Public Records lawsuit against the Hollywood Police Department for the release of a video in the shooting of Mr. Ortiz.

Key Points: 
  • Paul Napoli and Hunter Shkolnik of Napoli Shkolnik, Co-Counsel with Attorney Ben Crump, have announced a Public Records lawsuit against the Hollywood Police Department for the release of a video in the shooting of Mr. Ortiz.
  • Ortiz was handcuffed, naked, and on the ground when he was shot in the back and paralyzed by police.
  • As a result of the shooting, he cannot walk, is confined to a wheelchair, has several surgeries scheduled, and requires round the clock care.
  • Civil rights attorney Ben Crump founded Ben Crump Law PLLC with the abiding belief that justice equals respect.

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Recognized by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® as one of America’s Best Law Firms

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Napoli Shkolnik PLLC has been honored by The U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms in America" 2022 Edition across 3 Tiers in the areas of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs.

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  • Napoli Shkolnik PLLC has been honored by The U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms in America" 2022 Edition across 3 Tiers in the areas of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs.
  • The 2022 rankings incorporate more than 8.2 million evaluations of more than 115,000 individual leading lawyers from more than 22,000 firms.
  • Law firms included in U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
  • Napoli Shkolniks Tier 1 ranking will be featured in the physical edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms", which will be distributed to more than 30,000 in-house counsels.

Governor Snyder "Must Be Held Accountable": House Oversight Committee Reacts to Flint Water Crisis Cover-Up Bombshell Showing Top Snyder Administration Officials' Phones Were Erased and Altered

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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"Governor Snyder obstructed the Committee's investigation from the outset and set the tone that his decisions were above accountability.

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  • "Governor Snyder obstructed the Committee's investigation from the outset and set the tone that his decisions were above accountability.
  • Governor Snyder made the choice to put money over the lives of the children in Flint and he must be held accountable."
  • In response to the story, the committee is investigating the new allegations, a committee source told The Intercept.
  • State environmental officials' phones were also allegedly erased soon after Snyder announced Flint had toxic water in October 2015.

Ben Crump Joins Paul Napoli, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC in Support of Bone Lead Testing Program for Flint Water Crisis Victims

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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Napoli Shkolnik PLLC , as co-liaison and negotiating counsel in the Flint Water Litigation, is pleased to announce Ben Crumps continued support of the bone lead testing program in Flint, Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Napoli Shkolnik PLLC , as co-liaison and negotiating counsel in the Flint Water Litigation, is pleased to announce Ben Crumps continued support of the bone lead testing program in Flint, Michigan.
  • The Flint Water Crisis devastated the community for six years after the City of Flint switched to a new water source as a money-saving measure.
  • Officials failed to treat the water to avoid lead in the pipes from contaminating the water and families were exposed to dangerous levels of lead.
  • We believe in the bone lead testing program and its ability to get the victims of the Flint Water Crisis on a path towards fair compensation.