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SPRING SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 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 | 32 32 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 | 52 52 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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Cyclists gather for Women’s Ride on Queens Boulevard
On a frigid Sunday morning, dozens of cyclists took to the streets for the Women’s Ride on Queens Boulevard. According to Transportation Alternatives member Jessame Hannus, the goal was to encourag...
Mar 28, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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A proposed street-end park on Vernon Boulevard along Newtown Creek.
Groups unveil vision plans for Newtown Creek, Flushing waterways
Recommends 135 projects to improve accessibility, resilience
Mar 20, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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Groups organizing Women’s Ride on Queens Boulevard
Cyclists will begin in LIC, end in Kew Gardens
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City finds new contractor for Metropolitan bridge project
The project to replace the Metropolitan Avenue bridge deck is finally moving forward. City officials have selected a new contractor for the project, which was supposed to be a basic “remove and rep...
Mar 20, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
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Longtime Democratic official seeks Assembly seat
Melissa Sklarz takes on incumbent Brian Barnwell
Mar 14, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Middle Village Prep to enroll students for next year
Appellate court rules against expediting case
Mar 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (3/5/18-3/11/18)
Monday, Mar. 5 Guillermo Puente-Tello was arrested at 1675 Grove Street for unlawful surveillance by Officer Jackson. Oscar Rolon was arrested at 64-11 Eliot Avenue for criminal mischief by Officer...
Mar 13, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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Businesses sound off on loss of parking on Roosevelt
82nd Street Partnership to fight city’s pilot program
Mar 06, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 57 57 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hundreds turn out of 19th annual St. Pats for All Parade
Hundreds of residents and community groups turned out for the 19th annual St. Pats for All Parade in Sunnyside and Woodside last Sunday to celebrate inclusion and Irish culture. The parade featured...
Mar 06, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 47 47 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Blotter (2/26/18-3/4/18)
Monday, Feb. 26 Gregory Davis was arrested at 55-60 Myrtle Avenue for petit larceny by Officer McElligott. Tuesday, Feb. 27 Charles Materon was arrested at 66-35 Grand Avenue for aggravated unlicen...
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The Subraj Foundation Completes 26th Mission to Guyana
The Subraj Foundation, supported by Zara Realty in Jamaica, Queens, completed it's 26th Mission to Guyana. The main reason for this visit was to have discussion with the Ministry of Public Health a...
Mar 02, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 46 46 recommendations | email to a friend
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ACE graduate Peter Rosa faced alcohol problems, but has secured a job at a hotel in Brooklyn.
ACE graduates reflect on adversity as they look ahead
Last Thursday night marked a turning point in the lives of 57 individuals enrolled in the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE). ACE held a graduation ceremony at its ...
Feb 28, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 56 56 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kaufman, 89, brought film production to Astoria
Real estate developer George Kaufman, who led the groundbreaking Kaufman Astoria Studios, passed away on February 20. He was 89 years old. Kaufman purchased the former Paramount Studios site in the...
Feb 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
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Activists demand apology for ‘Malcolm X’ sweatshirt rejection
Call for cultural sensitivity training at Christ the King
Feb 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (2/19/18-2/25/18)
Monday, Feb. 19 Gary Roberts was arrested at 64th Lane and Cooper Avenue for violation of order of protection by officer Coronado. Jose Jerez was arrested at 60-79 67th Avenue for third-degree assa...
Feb 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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