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...
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...
104th Precicnt Police Blotter (1/15/18-1/22/18) Monday, Jan. 15 Augustin Hernan was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Stockholm Street for possession of burglar tools by Officer Abbondandelo. Emanuel Miro was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Stockhol...
Hochul highlights Cuomo's proposals in State of the State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited Sunnyside last Wednesday to deliver updates from the governor’s recent State of the State address. Speaking in front of a packed crowd of seniors at Sunnysi...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/8/18-1/14/18) Monday, Jan. 8 Maros-Nicolas DeLeon-Perez was arrested at 684 Seneca Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Alvarez. Victor Carias-Murillo was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for robbery by De...
Queens woman creates 3-in-1 coat for new moms Moms everywhere can agree that getting around with their baby can be a hassle. One Queens mom, Sandra Martin, sought out a solution that would provide more comfort and ease. So she designed the Mul...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/1/18-1/7/18) Monday, Jan. 1 Maria Co was arrested at Grand Avenue and 57th Street for making graffiti by Officer Teti. Kristina Grzunov was arrested at Grand Avenue and 57th Street for making graffiti by Office...
Queens said goodbye to several prominent figures in 2017 Max Kupferberg Prominent businessman and philanthropist Max Kupferberg passed away in January. He was 97 years old. Kupferberg was raised in Flushing and studied physics at Queens College, where he...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/25/17-12/31/17) Monday, Dec. 25 Naresh Shivharavn was arrested at 78-30 Metropolitan Avenue for assault by Officer Berish. Tuesday, Dec. 26 Miguel Vizcaino was arrested at 58-14 Myrtle Avenue for criminal possessi...
Homeowners to get $183 rebate on water bill: mayor Homeowners throughout the five boroughs received an early holiday present from the city. Last Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the New York Court of Appeals has upheld the Water Board...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/18/17-12/25/17) Monday, Dec. 18 Raul Resendizmedez was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Weirfield Street for aggravated unlicensed operator by Officer Singh. Peter Ishak was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for robb...