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What Employers Should Know About the New York Women’s Equality Act
Apr 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 170 170 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 | 55 55 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 | 54 54 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 | 339 339 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 | 328 328 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...
A Renaissance Woman In New York City. Interview With LindaAnn LoSchiavo
Mar 18, 2018 | 2 2 comments | 51 51 recommendations | email to a friend
  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...
Can Your Family Have Access to Your E-Mail after Your Death?
Feb 23, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 864 864 recommendations | email to a friend
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 Settles $1.3 Million for Construction Worker Injury Prior to Trial
Feb 23, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 845 845 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
POSTERS REQUIRED FOR BUSINESSES UNDER NY EMPLOYMENT LAWS
Feb 23, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 153 153 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Using Our Schools to Curb School Shootings
Feb 16, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 475 475 recommendations | email to a friend
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...

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Education council discusses street safety at September meeting
Surveyed school principals to understand local needs
Sep 26, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 168 168 recommendations | email to a friend
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District Attorney Richard Brown
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...
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GOP mayoral candidate blasts de Blasio on homelessness
Plans to divert money for shelters to build more housing
Sep 26, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 78 78 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Sep 19, 2017 | 2 2 comments | 127 127 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mayor hopeful visits Queens to energize base
Blasts de Blasio for failed promises over first term
Sep 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 134 134 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 ...
Sep 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 128 128 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
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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 ...
Sep 12, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 65 65 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Sep 12, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 136 136 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Sep 12, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 83 83 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mobile Guitars co-owners Dan Puglisi (left) and John Oliva recently opened their first physical shop on 32nd Avenue.
Mobile Guitars puts down roots
Industry pros open repair shop in Bayside
Sep 05, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 158 158 recommendations | email to a friend
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MTA completes first phase of M train work
Queens riders will see stations open for shuttle service
Sep 05, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 143 143 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Sep 05, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 102 102 recommendations | email to a friend
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Middle Village Prep kicks off a new school year
Still facing eviction from home at Christ the King
Aug 29, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hochul, Crowley tour Grand Avenue small businesses
Chamber leaders working on starting BID in Maspeth
Aug 29, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 68 68 recommendations | email to a friend
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