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...
Real Deal Boxing KO’s Casino fight night Five out of the eight fights contested at Resorts World Casino in Queens over the weekend ended by knockout. The night was promoted by the legendary Evander Holyfield and his Real Deal Boxing, in w...
Giants Season Opener: Ugly & A Reminder of the Importance of #13 The Giants have had memorable season openers in the past. I think it’s fair to say Sunday’s opener against the Dallas Cowboys doesn’t exactly fall into that category. Unless you’re a Dallas Cowboys...
Nadal, Stephens 2017 U.S. Open champions Rafael Nadal had no problem cruising to his third U.S. Open title, while Sloane Stephens made quick work of Madison Keys to take home the title in the all-American women’s final. Stephens made hist...
Hayes hoists Hype City crown; CTK’s Cessi dominates If this weekend intended to provide a glimpse into the next generation, then the New York City basketball community has reasons to be excited. At Hype City VIII held at South Shore High School in B...
Sharapova’s run ends, Nadal & Federer still alive Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will both live to fight again in Queens. The third seed and top-ranked, respectively, in this year’s U.S. Open both made it into the quarterfinal round of eight. Nada...
Great Day, or the Greatest? There are certain days of the year on the sports calendar that just bring about an excitement in me that is equivalent to a little kid opening up presents on Christmas day. This Sunday at noon is o...
Terriers wins three straight, look to repeat in NEC So far, so good. The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men’s soccer squad is in the midst of a dynastic run, which has seen them bring home three of the last four Northeast Conference (NEC) Championshi...
Far Rock native makes waves from Beach Channel to UConn Years ago, a typical day for Folorunso Fatukasi and his Beach Channel High School teammates consisted of classes, football and $1 rice with chicken, plus some empanadas from a Spanish restaurant or...
College bound: CTK assistant joins Queens College staff Working at home isn’t a bad gig if you can get it – just ask Henry “Hank” Dickman. The 26-year-old Christ the King basketball alum and former assistant coach at the Middle Village high school will ...