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How about positive news for a change
Apr 25, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Tired of the same news 24/7-Investigations, allegations, sexual harassment charges, what hat Melania is wearing, Trump always always denying everything. It really is sickening all over the news nig...
The Stormy Daniels Case Made Easy: Contract Law for Porn Stars
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 63 63 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Bill Cafaro In Stormy Daniels v. Donald J. Trump, Michael Cohen, and the LLC that paid her the $130,000 in hush money, in   federal court in Los Angeles , she is asking the court to let her ou...
The Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 67 67 recommendations | email to a friend
A New Law to Further the Prevention of Sexual Harassment in NYC Workplaces The New York City Council recently passed legislation called the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. If Mayor Bill de Blasi...
SPRING SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 211 211 recommendations | email to a friend
As the weather warms up, people take to the road and want to spend more time outdoors. In particular, an increasing number of bicyclists and pedestrians join the thoroughfares, and motorists need t...
Employee Salary Histories
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
Can Employers Ask Employees About their Salary History? On May 4, 2017, the New York City Council passed a bill that limited what an employer can ask job candidates about their salary history, comp...
What Employers Should Know About the New York Women’s Equality Act
Apr 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 401 401 recommendations | email to a friend
Clarifications for Employers for Women in the Workplace In June of 2014, the Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law, which bolstered civil rights...
Wish You Had a Case Against Harvey Weinstein? Maybe Not
Apr 05, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 497 497 recommendations | email to a friend
The parent company of Weinstein Co.filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on March 20, 2018. Before that, Eric Schneiderman, the New York Attorney General, had filed a lawsuit again...
How Does the New York Compassionate Care Act Affect Employers?
Apr 05, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 59 59 recommendations | email to a friend
The New York Compassionate Care Act (NYCCA) protects patients who are certified to use medical marijuana from being subject to criminal or civil marijuana charges. We live in an age where some stat...
MORE ABOUT EMPLOYEE WAGE DEDUCTIONS
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 87 87 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Stephen D. Hans As an employer, have you ever wondered if a wage deduction you made was legal? New York Labor Law establishes what is legal and what is not for wage deductions. If you have que...
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY: FAQS ABOUT TIPS
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 284 284 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Stephen D. Hans Owners in the restaurant industry often have questions about tips. As a restaurant owner, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities regarding tips so you can avoi...

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Man wanted for second-degree assault in the 104th
Captain asks for any information leading to his arrest
Jul 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 98 98 recommendations | email to a friend
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Antonino Ferruccio and wife Josephine Ferruccio with grandchildren Valentina and Antonio.
Family of Antonio Ferruccio seeks closure
Maspeth business owner killed in motorcycle accident
Jul 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 96 96 recommendations | email to a friend
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Be aware of scams
The captain of the 104th Precinct is warning residents about a recent scam involving criminals posing as delivery and repair men. “Scams are everywhere,” said Captain Christopher Mason of the 104 P...
Jul 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 86 86 recommendations | email to a friend
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Summer Enrichment at St. Stan's
Students learn about weather, prepare for upcoming school year
Jul 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 336 336 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley and Congresswoman Grace Meng at the first Veteran Information Session at Maspeth High School.
Pols host information session for Queens veterans
Bring a variety of groups and services to high school
Jul 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 92 92 recommendations | email to a friend
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Elected officials and mall executives celebrate the opening of new performance green space.
Center Green at Shops at Atlas Park opens
Community weighs in on future of the Glendale mall
Jul 10, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 111 111 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley holding a rally highlighting the flaws in the 911 system during Hurricane Sandy.
Emergency! New 911 system isn’t working
Local officials want answers for recent failures
Jul 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 114 114 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/1/13-7/7/13)
Monday, July 1 Edwin Zhaqui was arrested at 1815 Gates Avenue for assault by Officer DiKranis. Charles P. Pistone was arrested at 71-15 70th Street for assault by Officer Murtha. James A. Barba was...
Jul 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 101 101 recommendations | email to a friend
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CB5 supports SOMA Industrial Business Zone
The Southside of Myrtle Avenue (SOMA) is one step closer to Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) status. A Community Board 5 (CB5) committee last week decided to support the proposal, which would convert...
Jul 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 77 77 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pols propose reforms to restaurant grades
Council bill aims to create healthier relationship with small biz
Jul 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 725 725 recommendations | email to a friend
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Antoinette Maggio, former CB5 member and Ridgewood resident, dies at 90
Antoinette Maggio, president of the Citizens for a Better Ridgewood Civic Association and long time Ridgewood resident, passed away on Friday, July 5. She was 90. The former Community Board 5 membe...
Jul 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
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Queens Center for Progress honors local residents
Annual gala highlights helping others
Jul 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 117 117 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chamber officially unveils 'This is Queens' app
The Queens Chamber of Commerce last week officially introduced “This is Queens,” an app available on iPhones and Androids that will allow tourists and native New Yorkers to learn about Queens. The ...
Jul 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 123 123 recommendations | email to a friend
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Flushing’s Bowne House to get a make over
$3.2 million renovation is underway
Jul 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 127 127 recommendations | email to a friend
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Assembly Members Francisco Moya and Andrew Hevasi, Reshma Saujani and Jukay Hsu
High Tech, High Schools
Public Advocate candidate and Assembly push for statewide coding
Jul 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 113 113 recommendations | email to a friend
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