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...
Abolish J'Ouvert Dear Editor, Cops caught heat for calling the West Indian Day Parade "a scheduled riot" last year. But the event preceding it, J'Ouvert, is a sanctioned slaughter that must be abolished. Despite be...
So long, King Yum Dear Editor, One of the most colorful and excellent restaurants in Fresh Meadows, King Yum, closed its doors on September 6 after 63 years in the community. The food and staff were always top notch...
Support caregivers Dear Editor, Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law two bills that take important strides toward supporting both paid caregivers and unpaid family caregivers in an aging New York City. Tha...
Plenty to lose Dear Editor, Donald Trump has now proclaimed himself the only person who can save African-American families. But when he first began his real estate career, he was sued by the Justice Department fo...
Penner wrong Dear Editor, Larry Penner equated "political points" with basic civil rights (“Hello Chick-fil-A” – August 25). Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy admitted that he was “guilty as charged” of opposing ...
Where's the GOP? Dear Editor, In my opinion, there is an urgency facing this nation with Donald Trump being the nominee for the Republican Party. I am dismayed that certain Republican leaders have not stepped up to...
Play a role Dear Editor, As the new school year resumes this month, my thoughts turn to those students who have the will to succeed, but not always the resources. Too often we hear about dreams extinguished by...
Sack Colin Dear Editor, While everyone is entitled to feel the way they want about issues in our country, respect for its national anthem should always be shown. Colin Kaepernick's decision not to stand durin...
Sack Colin II Sack Colin Dear Editor, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand up for the national anthem at a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He said he was protesting the...
DA busted Dear Editor, Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson thought lunch was free and that taxpayers should foot the bill, but ignorance of the law is no excuse. Now he has to pay back the cost of those ...
Numbers game Dear Editor, What I'm about to write may appear trivial, but as a stickler for details I would like to explain my dilemma. During NBC”s coverage of the 2016 Olympics in Rio, they kept referring to ...
New Manhattan Dear Editor, A friend of mine recently visited Battery Park and noticed a heavy militarized police presence, both there and at Penn Station. However, despite all the political hype post-9/11, I res...
Don't blame DC Dear Editor, Financial problems with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority may be attributed to less funding provided by both Albany and City Hall, not Washington. Federal support for transport...
Need a miracle Dear Editor, As this very volatile presidential election race continues, are either one of the candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties really qualified to lead our nation for the next ...
No shelter Dear Editor, I lived in Maspeth all my life, and it’s not good for anyone to allow a homeless shelter in our neighborhood. We are a tight community and will not stand for this. It’s an outrage, and...