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...
Jazz & children stories collide at Flushing Town Hall If your children love music and storytelling, the lively production of “The Cat Came Back: Stories and Songs with a Jazzy Twist” might be a good bet to entertain them next weekend.
Weekly Entertainment Calendar - July14 - July 21 Art “Agitprop!” - Ongoing; All Day - 11 am - 6 pm - This exhibit explores the legacy and continued use of power and politically engaged art, through more than 50 contemporary projects and artwork f...
New Bayside gastropub looks to reflect diversity of Queens The newest addition to nightlife on Bell Boulevard is hoping to make a splash this summer. Sol Bar & Grill at 40-09 Bell Boulevard opened on June 24. Friends and curious patrons were greeted with a...
Stars shine at "Only in Queens" Summerstage The "Only in Queens" Summer Festival kicked off at Flushing Meadows Corona Park with the Summerstage evening concert taking the spotlight. Kid ’N Play reintroduced their classics with DJ Wiz while ...
Snap Dogs are popping up in the city With the Fourth of July coming around the corner, the discussions regarding where hot dogs come from are no doubt popping up.