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...
Ach du lieber Himmel! Dear Editor, How could Mayor de Blasio have the chutzpah to leave for Hamburg, Germany, after one of our brave police officers was gunned down in cold blood? He was also not present at the Police A...
Poor health bill Dear Editor, Health insurance is more than a policy, it’s peace of mind. It’s knowing your family will be cared for and not having to worry about going broke when you get sick. That’s why I strongl...
King Carl Dear Editor, As Albany's legislative session neared a close, some key bills faced an uncertain future in the Assembly. A bill passed by the Senate to make assaults on for-hire drivers a felony met ...
Your debt Dear Editor, Debt clocks should be installed at City Hall, Albany and Washington. Every time any legislative body raises debt and the executive branch signs off, they should see what future generat...
To the sailors Dear Editor, Seven sailors died aboard the USS Fitzgerald after it was hit by the Philippine-flagged ACX Crystal near Japan. The 300 sailors went into action, containing the flooding and saving the...
On Pressman Dear Editor, Gabe Pressman was certainly a formidable figure in the world of journalism and television reporting. For nearly seven decades, he reported on everything from the Suez Canal War in 1956...
Not public schools Dear Editor, The irony of Success Academy winning the Broad Prize for "Public Charter Schools" is indeed rich, but not in the way the Post editorial board sees it. Public charter school is the ulti...
'Lhota' faith Dear Editor, Governor Andrew Cuomo has appointed former MTA chairman Joe Lhota to his old post. It is going to be a big job to solve the problems at the MTA, but here is a former MTA chairman who k...
Signal fix Dear Editor, Problems with both the subway and LIRR signals at Penn Station require decisive action today, not tomorrow. The MTA must reprogram $695 million for Metro North East Bronx Penn Station ...
Gun nuts Dear Editor, A congressman and four other people were shot and seriously injured on a baseball field by a deranged maniac. Last week, a disgruntled former employee shot his former boss and two othe...
Ice 'Scream' Dear Editor, Is spring cleaning taking place at my local supermarket? The aisles are often clogged with workers moving products and crowding the aisles with shopping carts, milk crates, and shelvin...
More than smoke Dear Editor, The Trump-Russia scandal is the focus of several investigations that may or may not uncover new disclosures. But no matter the results of these inquiries one thing is perfectly clear: ...
Time for unity Dear Editor, As the Russia investigation continues with special counsel Robert Mueller, it seems as if things are only going to worsen as more evidence is found. Mr. Mueller must be permitted to do...
Fix Vleigh Place Dear Editor, If you're seeking another Eyesore of the Week, take a photo of Vleigh Place between 77th Road and 78th Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills. A five-alarm fire destroyed 14 stores and injured th...
McCarren Pool Dear Editor, Our community has been desperately trying to communicate to the Parks Department that the status quo at McCarren Park Pool is not serving our neighborhood's needs and will require a ch...