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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Crowley gives students the power to spend $2.2M Students across District 30 are getting a say in how capital funding is spent thanks to an innovative participatory budgeting program launched this year by Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley. “When we ...
St. Stan's students earns hundreds of thousands in scholarships Students from the Class of 2017 at St. Stanislaus Kostka in Maspeth have been accepted to several of the city's top high schools, including Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, Dominican Academy, Holy Cro...
City unveils spray shower design for Juniper Valley Park Parks Department officials released the final design of the future sprinkler system at Juniper Valley Park last Thursday afternoon. The $2 million project, funded by Borough President Melinda Katz,...
New leadership at St. Stan’s values education, Catholic presence Monsignor Joseph Calise and Father Edward Doran are the new leadership at St. Stanislaus and Transfiguration parishes in Maspeth. Earlier this year, Calise stepped down from his pastorship at Our L...
Board 5 to meet on April 12 Community Board 5 will hold its monthly public hearing and meeting on Wednesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King High School, 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village. It will include ...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (3/27/17-4/2/17) Monday, March 27 Gonzalo Almachi was arrested at Wyckoff Avenue and Covert Street for driving while intoxicated by Officer Maksimick. Eric Holmes was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for third-degr...
Elected officials lead rally for women’s rights For the past five years, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz has hosted an annual Women’s History Month Celebration to honor local women involved in fields such as education, politics and business. This y...
Maspeth celebrates 375th birthday Elected officials, community leaders and local residents gathered at Maspeth Federal Savings on Tuesday to celebrate the 375th birthday of Maspeth. Kenneth Rudzewick, former president and CEO of Ma...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (3/20/17-3/26/17) Monday, March 20 Terrence M. Taylor was arrested at Decatur Street and Wyckoff Avenue for aggravated unlicensed operator by officer Defreitas. Angelo Sanchez was arrested at 69-05 Myrtle Avenue for...
QCH immigration services spike amidst concerns With the current political climate, Queens Community House immigration specialist Carmen Gutierrez has been busy. Gutierrez, who has worked as a paralegal and immigration specialist for 23 years, i...
City to expedite sewer construction on Calamus Avenue Residents living along Calamus Avenue will only have to suffer potholes, loud construction and bus detours for nine more months. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley announced that the timeline for a sew...
Helen Marshall remembered for spirit, stellar career On Sunday, hundreds of friends, family and colleagues celebrated the life and legacy of former Queens borough president Helen Marshall at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Borough Hall. Marshal...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (3/6/17-3/19/17) Monday, March 6 Gjergj Beribashi was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for menacing by Detective Lodato. Maria V. Espada was arrested at 60-36 Myrtle Avenue for petit larceny by Office Malik. Hiddek...