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SPRING SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Employee Salary Histories
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 46 46 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
What Employers Should Know About the New York Women’s Equality Act
Apr 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 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 | 310 310 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 | 297 297 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 | 357 357 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 | 282 282 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 | 52 52 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 | 173 173 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 | 163 163 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...

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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 ...
Apr 04, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 172 172 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Apr 04, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 166 166 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 28, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 28, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 61 61 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 28, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 178 178 recommendations | email to a friend
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How Two Maspeth Residents Brought Life to a Much Needed Part of Maspeth
In a quest to beautify a part of Maspeth that needs some TLC, Lou Selamaj and Richard Adamiak opened The Maspeth Pizza House, a popular new brick oven pizza bar and grill.
Mar 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 192 192 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 22, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 51 51 recommendations | email to a friend
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Crowley kicks off participatory budgeting week
Offers unique opportunity for students this year
Mar 22, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 190 190 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 22, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 174 174 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 21, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 186 186 recommendations | email to a friend
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Woodside school to remove classroom trailers
Special ed students to relocate to LIC building
Mar 14, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 152 152 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 13, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 190 190 recommendations | email to a friend
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Parks project manager Theresa Dewey presents the project to CB5.
Juniper Valley Park to undergo several renovations
Spray showers, athletic fields to be improved
Mar 09, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 82 82 recommendations | email to a friend
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Transit experts share insight on city streetcar projects
BQX panel features rail leaders from around the country
Mar 08, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 78 78 recommendations | email to a friend
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