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What Does It Mean to Be Classified as “Permanently Partially Disabled”?
Oct 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
When you have been hurt on the job, there are typically four different ways your injury can be classified: Temporary partial disability—something that is short-term and does not prevent you from be...
Tesla Fatal Car Crash: NTSB Reveals Need for Safeguards
Oct 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 66 66 recommendations | email to a friend
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the Tesla fatal car crash that occurred in May of 2016. The Tesla semi-automated car driven by Joshua Brown crashed into a tractor-trail...
NYC Department of Transportation Sued for Racial Discrimination
Oct 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 66 66 recommendations | email to a friend
This summer the NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) faced a lawsuit for racial discrimination. The Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney filed a lawsuit that alleged a pattern of racial discriminati...
Overtime Myths in the Restaurant Industry
Oct 11, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 241 241 recommendations | email to a friend
Overtime myths can circulate in any line of work, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Some of the most prevalent myths deal with wages and overtime. As an employer, it is vital that you do...
Do You Need a Witness to a Workplace Accident?
Oct 11, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 264 264 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Pyrros & Serres LLP   |   Oct 10, 2017   |   Workers Compensation Attorneys   |   0 comments In New Jersey, if you’ve been injured on the job, you have a right to seek benefits to cover your d...
Don’t Accept Business as Usual—Let Us Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve
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by   Pyrros & Serres LLP   |   Oct 6, 2017   |   blog ,   Queens Workers Comp Attorneys ,   Workers Compensation Attorneys When you’ve been injured on the job, you are entitled to seek disability b...
The Diverse Culture in Queens Extends to Its Restaurants, Too!!
Sep 29, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 638 638 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s no secret that the borough of Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse communities anywhere on the planet. For anyone who loves great food and wants to try something different, it’s a virt...
Something You May Not Have Known about Queens
Sep 26, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 597 597 recommendations | email to a friend
  A:   The borough derived its name from the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza, who was the queen of England when Queens as founded in 1683. Explorers and colonists had been in the area, th...
How Does Your Lawyer Get Paid in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Sep 25, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 659 659 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Pyrros & Serres LLP   |   Sep 20, 2017   |   Workers Compensation Attorneys ,   Workers Compensation Claims Attorney New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Whe...
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by Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog , Crane Accidents Crane accidents in the construction industry are relatively common, and this is because of the inherent dangers involved wi...

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Eagle Scout Aaron Murphy with Caroline Walker, head of St. Stephen of Hngary School.
Local teen achieves rank of Eagle Scout
Troop 45 in Woodside will honor him in October
Aug 16, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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Queens senator, advocates push for bail reform
Effort spurred by the long saga of the Pedro Hernandez case
Aug 16, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/7/17-7/13/17)
Monday, Aug. 7 Kristin Kreytalk was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for aggravated harassment by Detective Lodato. Pedro Rivera was arrested at 66-26 Metropolitan Avenue for petit larceny by Offic...
Aug 15, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 107 107 recommendations | email to a friend
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Community, 104th precinct connect at National Night Out
Thousands of residents streamed into Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village on Tuesday for the annual National Night Out Against Crime. The event, celebrated across the country, is designed to bring...
Aug 08, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 110 110 recommendations | email to a friend
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Commercial corridors to receive new sanitation services
More street maintenance, garbage basket pickups
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Comptroller lays out “steps forward” on Calamus Avenue
After meeting with Calamus Avenue residents and touring property damage last month, Comptroller Scott Stringer has followed up on the project with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC). I...
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/31/17-8/6/17)
Monday, July 31 Daniel Echevarria was arrested at 78th Avenue and 73rd Place for unauthorized use of vehicle by Officer Shoy. James O. Rivera was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for criminal conte...
Aug 08, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 107 107 recommendations | email to a friend
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Construction underway to renovate 61st Street park
Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver joined Borough President Melinda Katz and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer at Woodside’s Big Bush Park last Tuesday to break ground on a $1.8 million reconstruction pr...
Aug 01, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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Gillibrand, Meng discuss national issues at town hall
Gillibrand says she disapproves of IDC in State Senate
Aug 01, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/24/17-7/30/17)
Monday, July 24 Evangelina Papavero was arrested at 53-41 73rd Street for acting in manner by Officer Backer. Gabriel Colon was arrested at 63-56 Woodhaven Boulevard for violation of local law by O...
Aug 01, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 107 107 recommendations | email to a friend
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Police Commissioner James O'Neill is joined by WRBA president Martin Colberg at the meeting.
Police Commissioner O’Neill meets with community
Discusses policing background, quality of life issues
Jul 25, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 125 125 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mayor Bill de Blasio stands with advocates to call for more speed cameras near schools
Pols, advocates push for speed cameras near schools
After a failed attempt to expand a state law for speed cameras in school zones, elected officials and safety advocates are fighting once again. Mayor Bill de Blasio, State Senator Jose Peralta and ...
Jul 25, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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DOT discusses light rail study for Queens
Representatives from the Department of Transportation (DOT) presented the latest updates from their study to possibly revive the Lower Montauk branch with light rail from Jamaica to Long Island Cit...
Jul 19, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 114 114 recommendations | email to a friend
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Comptroller tours property damage on Calamus Avenue
Stringer to examine contractor’s work on all projects
Jul 18, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/10/17-7/16/17)
Monday, July 10 Santos Camacho was arrested at 60-15 62nd Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Vazquez. Manuel D. Almanzar was arrested at Madison Street and Woodward Avenue for bail jumping ...
Jul 17, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 95 95 recommendations | email to a friend
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