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...
What Posters Must Employers Display based on NY Employment Laws? A number of laws have been passed that require employers to display posters. It is often hard to keep up with all the requirements a...
Author: Cindy Silver-LeClaire Access to Counseling and Instilling Values are Key to Addressing Culture of Violence Once again, we are collectively stunned, watching reports of a number of high scho...
Queens Chambers honors legal leaders The Queens Chamber of Commerce honored three leaders in the legal industry at its annual golf outing on Thursday. They were Queens District Attorney Richard Brown, Albert Pennisi, special counsel t...
Flushing Triangle to get upgrades A longtime Maspeth eyesore is about to get a makeover. For eight years, local residents have advocated for a transformation of the Flushing Avenue Triangle between 59th Street and 59th Avenue, whic...
Gala salutes 50 years of Flushing Meadows The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park held its inaugural gala last week to celebrate 50 years since Flushing Meadows was designated a park by the City of New York. Over 150 guests attended ...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (9/11/17-9/17/17) Monday, Sept. 11 Felix Beltre was arrested at 61st Street and Eliot Avenue for aggravated unlicensed operator by Officer Jackson. Kyle Ingine was arrested at 60-67 60th Lane for criminal mischief b...
St. Stan's kicks off first day of school Hundreds of kids in uniform turned up to St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Maspeth on September 6 for the first day of school. To mark the new school year and new beginnings, students were ...
104th Precicnt Police Blotter (9/4/17-9/10/17) Monday, Sept. 4 Charley Velasquez was arrested at Seneca Avenue and Summerfield Avenue for robbery by Officer Maksimuk. Jose Morales was arrested at 1590 Gates Avenue for petit larceny by Officer P...
Iavarone Bros. market celebrates 90 years Inside the Iavarone Bros. gourmet market, employees chat in Italian and exchange pleasantries with local customers. Iavarone’s offers fresh meats, vegetables, pastas, desserts, sauces and frozen fo...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (8/28/17-9/3/17) Monday, Aug. 28 Shuger Najera was arrested at 663 Seneca Avenue for second-degree assault by Officer Prizeman. Iris Juarez was arrested at 663 Seneca Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Bert...