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SPRING SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Employee Salary Histories
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
What Employers Should Know About the New York Women’s Equality Act
Apr 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 179 179 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Wish You Had a Case Against Harvey Weinstein? Maybe Not
Apr 05, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 55 55 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
How Does the New York Compassionate Care Act Affect Employers?
Apr 05, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 54 54 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
MORE ABOUT EMPLOYEE WAGE DEDUCTIONS
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 81 81 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY: FAQS ABOUT TIPS
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 336 336 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
A Renaissance Woman In New York City. Interview With LindaAnn LoSchiavo
Mar 18, 2018 | 2 2 comments | 573 573 recommendations | email to a friend
  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...
Can Your Family Have Access to Your E-Mail after Your Death?
Feb 23, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 173 173 recommendations | email to a friend
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 Settles $1.3 Million for Construction Worker Injury Prior to Trial
Feb 23, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 163 163 recommendations | email to a friend
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...

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Connect with Cuba
Dear Editor: With the release of that American who was being held by the Cuban government, hopefully a new chapter can be established in relations between the U. S. and Cuba. For over 50 years, the...
Dec 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 46 46 recommendations | email to a friend
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The skinny on Sharpton
Dear Editor: No justice! No pizza! Cholesterol killed mozzarella! Running from demonstration to demonstration, it is no wonder that Al Sharpton has lost so much weight. He has no time to eat. Sharp...
Dec 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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New rules unfair
Dear Editor: Regarding the new Department of Sanitation electronics recycling rules, a person who takes care of the trash for an apartment building of more than 10 units can call and have a single ...
Dec 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 46 46 recommendations | email to a friend
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Expanded library hours
Dear Editor: I want to introduce myself to you and the residents of Queens. I started my library career as a children's librarian trainee in Suffolk County, while pursuing my Masters of Library Sci...
Dec 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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Do more doo-wop
Dear Editor: After attending a doo-wop concert featuring artists of the 50’s and 60’s. I was reminded of a caller to Michael Savage's radio show who took issue with his playing of some classic “son...
Dec 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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A moderate's view
Dear Editor: As a registered Independent, I’ve regrettably grown accustomed to debating issues from the middle as extremists to the left and right shout hateful vitriol at one another at the tops o...
Dec 17, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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Learn a simple oath
Dear Editor: Forget retraining police at a cost of $29 million. Instead, require every student, adult and elected representative of this great city and country to learn, understand and recite the f...
Dec 17, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pick up electronics
Dear Editor: As of January 2015, the Department of Sanitation will no longer collect electronics such as televisions, computers and printers.People will have to lug their old items to a Best Buy or...
Dec 17, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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No anarchy in NYC
Dear Editor: The NYPD does it again by stopping anarchists who wanted to spoil the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and ruin it for many children. The message to protesters who tried to spoil the par...
Dec 09, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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Go to the tape!
Dear Editor: A grand jury decided not to indict the officer responsible for the chokehold, which is banned under NYPD policy, death of Eric Garner. Now the protests have begun. If only there had be...
Dec 09, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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Not for this kind of freedom
Dear Editor: Men and women of all races and ethnic backgrounds are serving all over the world to insure our freedom. They are not fighting for looters and criminals to run free, burn police cars, r...
Dec 09, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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For body cameras
Dear Editor: The massive public reaction to the tragic deaths of three black teens at the hands of white police officers has led to a national call for use of body cameras to record and prevent any...
Dec 09, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Thoughts on Badillo
Dear Editor: Herman Badillo worked tirelessly for the benefit of many during his long career as a congressman and a deputy mayor. He was a true professional,and a gentleman. He will be missed. He a...
Dec 09, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Strong secretary needed
Dear Editor: President Barack Obama has never enjoyed being commander-in-chief. He finds it difficult to even believe that the U.S. military can play a positive role in world affairs. Therefore, we...
Dec 09, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Still a sinking ship
Dear Editor: On November 4, Americans rejected President Barack Obama and his progressive agenda and elected a majority of Republicans to Congress, as well as many state governments. The Democrats ...
Dec 02, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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