Is your teen or young adult hesitant to buckle up, especially while sitting in the back seat? New legislation has been passed to enforce backseat passengers buckling up. If signed by Governor Cuomo, it will become the law in New York. We understand the initial misconceptions. Because of the clear, glass windshield — and the potential of crashing through it — some believe the front seat of a car is more dangerous than the back seat. That’s a myth; riding in the backseat without a seat belt is often far more dangerous and lethal. At Friedman & Simon Injury Lawyers, we believe it’s important to stay up to date on car safety and recently passed laws. In a car wreck, back-seat passengers not wearing a seat belt are eight times more likely to have serious injuries, and three times more likely to suffer fatal injuries than those wearing a seat belt. If passengers aren’t buckled in properly, back-seat air bags are often not enough to protect them. They can be thrown over the front seats and into the dashboard or windshield at a far greater velocity than front-seat passengers. Unbuckled back-seat passengers are also two times more likely to kill the front-seat occupant because back-seat passengers can crash into the seat in front of them and cause fatal injuries for both occupants. Teenagers and young adults are left the most vulnerable by the existing New York State law, and according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), they are also the least likely to buckle up SECURING THE FUTURE GENERATION WITH SEAT BELTS
compared to any other age group in New York State. In response, the New York State Senate and Assembly have passed new seat belt requirements. If the governor signs this into law, any passenger 16 years and older will be required to wear a seatbelt while in the back of a vehicle, even if they are using a ride-sharing service such as Lyft or Uber. This can save hundreds of lives and prevent tens of thousands of Americans from being seriously injured.
Help protect the future of young Americans and many others by reminding everyone to buckle up!
Springtime Cacio e Pepe
SUDOKU
Inspired by Eating Well
Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of cacio e pepe, which is Italian for cheese and pepper. This dish combines a wholesome flavor profile with fresh, seasonal ingredients to satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
• 6 oz multigrain spaghetti • 8 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 cup baby arugula
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a large pot, cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water before draining and put spaghetti in a covered pot to keep warm. 3. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil and toss in asparagus and olive oil. 4. Cook asparagus for 5–7 minutes and sprinkle with lemon zest. 5. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved water, Parmesan cheese, and pepper to the spaghetti. Stir until creamy. 6. Toss in asparagus and arugula before serving.
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