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...
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...
CB5 supports historic designation for reservoir Community Board 5 voted unanimously to support adding the Ridgewood Reservoir to the National Register of Historic Places at its monthly board meeting last week. “It puts another layer of protectio...