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...
An interview by Tiziano Thomas Dossena She is the optimal example of a Renaissance woman and a New Yorker combined: humble but determined, soft spoken but direct, with a genial attitude not u...
In today's electronic world, the idea of property has changed dramatically. In the past, when you were putting together an estate plan, the only intangible property that might be a part of it was c...
Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP successfully negotiated a $1.3 million settlement for a 41 year-old Asian male construction worker, who was injured while performing asbestos removal work at an upsta...
O'Neill's returns with new look, new menu The owners of O’Neill’s Bar and Restaurant say their new head chefs will give the restaurant an edge over the competition. “We offer it all,” said Danny Pyle, co-owner of O’Neill’s. “From wings to ...
104th Precinct Police Blotter Monday, Nov. 4 Carl R. foster was arrested at 1921 Linden Street for strangulation by Officer Bianchini. Roger Jagoo was arrested at 618 Fairview Avenue for assault by Officer Bianchini. Leonard Sa...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (10/28/13-11/3/13) Monday, Oct. 28 Herman Prieto was arrested at Rust Street and Grand Avenue for driving while intoxicated by Officer Anderson. Eugine Spencer was arrested at Maurice Avenue and the Long Island Expre...
CB5 to meet on Wed., Nov. 13 The next monthly meeting of Community Board 5 will take place on Wednesday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Christ the King High School, 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village. T...
For the 12th year running, Danny Boy’s treats kids on Halloween Kids and parents were given a treat this Halloween at Danny Boy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant on Dry Harbor Road. Keeping up a 12-year tradition, the Middle Village restaurant fed neighborhood kids fo...
Maspeth High School to host open house for students, parents With many middle schoolers looking for a place to spend the next four years, Maspeth High School invites prospective students and their parents to attend an open house at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Novem...
Nabe alarmed by suspicious package in Maspeth Police were called after a Maspeth resident noticed an abandoned duffle bag and the strong aroma of gasoline coming from a unidentified canister next to Queens Midtown Expressway at Borden Avenue a...
Comedy Warriors screening at NY film festival Joe Kashnow was in Iraq for the initial invasion in April 2003, and like many soldiers before him and thousands that came after, his tour didn’t end the way he expected. Kashnow spent 18 months in ...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (10/14/13-10/20/13) Monday, Oct. 14 Mathew Maldonado was arrested at 1810 Stockholm Street for unauthorized use of a vehicle by Officer Lewis. Jeremiah Thomas was arrested at 61-80 Woodhaven Boulevard for aggravated h...
Middle Village Kiwanis Club holds first awards dinner Thomas Clarke often donates his time to the General Slocum Memorial at All Faiths Cemetery, frequently helps out with school functions at Christ the King High School, and most recently assisted wit...
Event shines 'light' on after-school programs Lights on Afterschool, an annual event hosted by the Afterschool Alliance, took place for the 14th straight year on October 17. Lights On Afterschool promotes awareness for the need for after-schoo...