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How about positive news for a change
Apr 25, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 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 | 62 62 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 | 84 84 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 | 233 233 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 | 214 214 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 | 18 18 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 | 59 59 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 | 462 462 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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P.S. 229 in Maspeth will not be rezoned
Parents fight DOE proposal, department relinquishes
Oct 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
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Firefighters from Rescue 4 present George O’Neill and Danny Pyle with the American flag rescued from the fire.
O’Neill’s is back in business
O’Neill’s Bar and Restaurant is back in business after a fire destroyed it in 2011. Owners George O’Neill and Danny Pyle were determined to work to get their restaurant up-and-running again. “I’m e...
Oct 02, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 78 78 recommendations | email to a friend
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The family of George Gibbons, Jr. and Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley at Saturday's renaming ceremony.
Maspeth intersection named for Gibbons
Over 100 residents gathered on a Maspeth street corner on Saturday morning to honor one of their neighbors who was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Under sunny skies, the family and friends of Geo...
Oct 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 85 85 recommendations | email to a friend
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Community Board 5 discusses FY2015 budget
Community Board 5 was back in session, meeting last Wednesday at Christ the King High School following a summer hiatus. As part of the agenda, the board held a public hearing on how it would like m...
Sep 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 430 430 recommendations | email to a friend
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The intersection of Union Turnpike and Woodhaven Boulevard is the most dangerous for motorists in the confines of the 104th Precinct.
Captain warns of dangerous intersections in 104th
While roads are generally safer according to 104th Precinct Captain Christopher Manson, there are still several hot zones in the precinct that motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should be aware ...
Sep 25, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 84 84 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (9/16/13-9/22/13)
Monday, Sept. 16 Chris Garcia was arrested at 78-49 65th Street for aggravated harassment by Officer Caruso. Fabian Soto was arrested at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Bleecker Street for cr...
Sep 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 77 77 recommendations | email to a friend
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O’Neill’s Bar and Restaurant is back
Maspeth staple is completes its rise from the ashes
Sep 24, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 74 74 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pictured from left to right are Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, Joann Berger, Maryann Johnson, Kerri Vazquez, Francesca Mazara and Queens DOT Commissioner Dalila Hall.
Concerned parents meet with DOT commissioner
Want improved safety in wake of accident
Sep 18, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 91 91 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley joins supporters at her new campaign office on Myrtle Avenue.
Crowley opens campaign office on Myrtle Ave
Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley is running against Republican challenger Craig Caruana to keep her seat in the 30th District in the upcoming general elections on November 5, 2013. Crowley was joined...
Sep 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 610 610 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (9/9/13-9/15/13)
Monday, Sept. 9 Shirley Tejada was arrested at 64-18 55th Avenue for leaving the scene of an accident by Detective Houlihan. Janusz Janek was arrested at 74-50 65th Street for criminal contempt by ...
Sep 18, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
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Smile on Maspeth Day
The Maspeth Federal Savings parking lot was all smiles this past Sunday, as the bank hosted its annual “Smile on Maspeth Day.” The annual event, which is completely free, features rides, games, fac...
Sep 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 74 74 recommendations | email to a friend
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Neil O'Donnell, head coach of the Queens Falcons
Queens Falcons football is ready for the fall
Coaches teach the game, but also stress education
Sep 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 81 81 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pols object to proposed changes to FAA guidelines
Say it would let agency skirt environmental reviews
Sep 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 84 84 recommendations | email to a friend
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Students injured in Maspeth accident
Five students from I.S. 73 in Maspeth were injured, including three who had to be rushed into surgery, after an SUV lost control and jumped the curb at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday morning. Maspet...
Sep 12, 2013 | 2 2 comments | 74 74 recommendations | email to a friend
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Firefighters of NYFD Squad 288/HazMat 1 remembered
Maspeth firehouse hosts solemn 9/11 ceremony
Sep 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 75 75 recommendations | email to a friend
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