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...
First Look 2017 to feature array of Moving-image art The sixth annual First Look Festival, featuring art across various mediums, will take place between Friday, January 6 and Monday, January 16 at the Museum of the Moving Image.
5 New Year’s events to welcome in 2017 Just because 2016 was a very strange year doesn’t mean 2017 has to be! Events around Brooklyn and Queens will help you say goodbye to 2016 and sing “hello, it’s me” to 2017.
‘The Nutcracker’ enchants at Kingsborough The State Ballet Theatre of Russia certainly impressed with their full-scale rendition of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.”
Wall Street Rocks to host star-studded veterans benefit show Wall Street Rocks, a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for American service members, will be hosting an end of the year veterans benefit show on Friday, December 16 at Highline Ballroom.
Hour Children shines at holiday event On Wednesday, December 7, the U.S. Columbarium at Fresh Pond Crematory and Kiwanis Queens West Foundation hosted a holiday cheer and fundraiser event that benefitted the Long Island City charitable...
Prime cheese fest returns to Queens For those who have a deep appreciation for cheese, The Great Northeast Cheese & Dairy Fest will return with more than 75 various cheeses to sample.