by Bill Cafaro In Stormy Daniels v. Donald J. Trump, Michael Cohen, and the LLC that paid her the $130,000 in hush money, in federal court in Los Angeles , she is asking the court to let her ou...
A New Law to Further the Prevention of Sexual Harassment in NYC Workplaces The New York City Council recently passed legislation called the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. If Mayor Bill de Blasi...
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...
Lanes not the issue Dear Editor, I read with interest Jen Khedaroo's report of the Community Board 6 discussion of bike lanes that appeared in the October 26th issue. The article did not mention the most important act...
Vote yes on Con Con Dear Editor, New Yorkers across the state have a rare and important opportunity to vote for a state constitutional convention in November. It is one of the few chances we have as citizens directly ...
Vote Concannon Dear Editor, I would like to tell your readers about Joe Concannon, who is running for the City Council seat in the 23rd District. He is an honorable man, a retired NYPD captain who served in the A...
A good start Dear Editor, We welcome the president’s announcement declaring the opioid crisis a national public health emergency. The growing opioid epidemic is devastating individuals and families across our c...
Sandy’s aftermath Dear Editor, On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy's sweep across the Northeast, there are still many people in our region who have not been able to return to their homes that were destroyed....
Bob's Berry Dear Editor, Another Juniper Berry magazine this month filled with Bob Holden’s rants about Councilwoman Liz Crowley and raves about himself and his so-called accomplishments. Who gave him the righ...
Temporary fix Dear Editor, First it was removal of corner seats on subway cars to accommodate more commuters as a temporary solution to dealing with the growth in ridership. Now it is locking up foldable seats i...
Harvey & Hillary Dear Editor, Queens has been the breeding ground for some of biggest names in entertainment, including Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel Fran Drescher, Jerry Seinfeld and Marvin Hamlish. Harvey Weinstein j...
Promising 2018 Dear Editor, Despite losing to the Houston Astros, the Yankees are still a powerhouse team. Joe Girardi is an excellent manager, and he knows that his players tried their best to pull off a win in ...
Give blood Dear Editor, I would like to stress the importance of donating blood. The donation of blood is a sign of social-consciousness; unless people are willing to donate blood, the health of communities s...
Scouts for all Dear Editor, The Boy Scouts of America has made the decision to allow girls to join, a most historical decision. There are disagreements from the Girl Scouts, but I believe we live in a different w...
Some small facts Dear Editor, A “liddle” history lesson for our self-proclaimed, high-IQ president, who reportedly thought Senator Bob Corker (5’7”) was too short to be Secretary of State. Fiorello LaGuardia (5’2”)...
Transit priorities Dear Editor, Several transportation projects and proposals that could benefit city residents are competing against each other for city, state and federal funding. Voters are looking forward to hear...
Hill's side Dear Editor, In addition to violating her employer's rules and guidelines, ESPN's Jemele Hill started a one-woman divisive campaign that only serves to advance her personal agenda of bashing public...
Stupid hike Dear Editor, Canadian Joshua Boyle and his American wife Caitlyn Coleman and their three kids finally returned home to Toronto after spending five years in captivity in Afghanistan. Everyone is rej...