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...
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...
MidVille Kiwanis celebrate community work The Middle Village Kiwanis Club held its annual holiday dinner on Thursday to celebrate its work throughout the year. The event at Villa Erasmo also included a ceremony to install new officers and ...
104th Precicnt Police Blotter (12/11/17-12/17/17) Monday, Dec. 11 Marco Baleon was arrested at 59-58 59th Drive for assault by Officer Mark. Giovanni Fierro was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for assault by Detective Rogers. Edwin Espinoza-Bravo...
Local businesses sponsor the Martin Luther Boys Basketball Program The Martin Luther Varsity & JV Cougars have brand new basketball uniforms thanks to three big-hearted local businesses. O'Neill's in Maspeth, Grand Spectacle in Maspeth, and Bridie's Bar & Grill in...
Minor identified for threats to three local schools Police have identified the person responsible for making a threat on Instagram to PS 58, Middle Village Preparatory Charter School, and St. Adalbert Catholic Academy earlier this month. “The indivi...
Officials break ground on addition at PS/IS 128 In three years, students at PS/IS 128 will have a brand new addition to their school building. Elected officials, school leaders and community members broke ground on the new four-story facility on...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/4/17-12/10/17) Monday, Dec. 4 Christian Andino was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Cypress Hill Street for possession of burglar tools by Officer Maksimuik. Francisco Avila was arrested at 53-80 65th Place for ass...
Beacon Eldercare Cuts Ribbon at New Grand Ave. Location Last Thursday, Beacon Eldercare celebrated the grand opening of their new office on Grand Avenue in Maspeth. The well-attended grand opening event featured food, live music, health screenings, give...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (11/27/17-12/3/17) Monday, Nov. 27 Angel Ortiz was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for burglary by Detective Friedrich. Haidy Abdelmalak was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for robbery by Detective Gerardi. Benny L...
Community Board 5 to meet on 12/13 The next monthly meeting of Community Board 5 will take place on Wednesday, December 13, at Christ the King High School at 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village. The agenda includes a public ...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (11/20/17-11/26/17) Monday, Nov. 20 Edgar Mejia was arrested at 54-19 Myrtle Avenue for assault by Officer Lamm. Delfino Alpanco was arrested at 54-19 Myrtle Avenue for assault by Officer Lamm. Franklin Nunez was arre...