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...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (4/21/14-4/27/14) Monday, Apr. 21 Freddy Fernandez was arrested at 1674 Cornelia Street for assault in the third degree by Officer McDonald. Victor Morrero was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Cornelia Street for driv...
Newtown Creek Alliance pushes to cleanup Plank Road An environmental activist could barely ask for a tougher beat than an industrial waterway, but that hasn’t stopped the Newtown Creek Alliance from working for the past 12 years to raise awareness a...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (4/14/14-4/20/14) Monday, Apr. 14 Xavier Cayugna-Jara was arrested at 54-29 Myrtle Avenue for driving while intoxicated by Officer Sullivan. Onice Andino was arrested at 60-35 67th Avenue for criminal mischief by Of...
St. Stan's inducts eight into Hall of Fame St. Stanislaus School inducted eight new people into its Hall of Fame Saturday night at a dinner at the Grand Avenue school that drew more than 200 people. The event raised more than $40,000, which...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (4/7/14-4/13/14) Monday, Apr. 7 Sonia Rojas was arrested at the intersection of Borden and Maurice avenues for driving while intoxicated by Officer Toor. Rosa Ochoa was arrested at 59-93 Fresh Pond Road for endange...
Queens street now bears the name of late pope In honor of the late leader of the Catholic Church, 56th Road between 61st and 64th streets in front of Holy Cross Church was renamed Pope John Paul II Way on Sunday. Pope John Paul II visited the ...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (3/31/14-4/6/14) Monday, Mar. 31 Curtis Porter was arrested at the intersection of 68th Avenue and 64th Street for robbery by Officer Rogers. Francisco Laurenno was arrested at the intersection of 68th Avenue and 6...
Marines memorialize Medal of Honor recipient The United States Marine Corps League North Shore Detachment held its annual memorial service for Medal of Honor recipient Lace Corporal Thomas P. Noonan, Jr. at his gravesite in Calvary Cemetery i...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (3/24/14-3/30/14) Monday, Mar. 24 Roberto Cortes was arrested at 608 Seneca Ave. for driving while intoxicated by Officer Taveras. Alba Carrasco was arrested at 2127 Himrod St. for third-degree assault by Officer De...