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...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (10/16/17-10/22/17) Monday, Oct. 16 Angel Rivera was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for grand larceny by Detective Girardi. Marcelinda Fernandez was arrested at Jamaica and Cypress Hills Street for driving while int...
Police nab suspects in cemetery vandalism Police arrested three men on Monday for damaging more than 40 headstones at Cypress Hills Cemetery on August 14. Police say the suspects not only knocked them over, but also spray-painted racist an...
We endorse Elizabeth Crowley for City Council in the 30th District Liz Crowley is as responsive to community concerns as any City Council representative there is, and she has been fair when spreading capital dollars for improvements throughout the district. The ma...
Queens celebrates NYCFC, but not as it was drawn up In the game’s 90th minute, NYCFC star David Villa lined up straight across Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen and took a deep breath. Villa had already score two goals on the afternoon, and was ...
Rudzewick to be honored for Polish American Heritage Month October is Polish American Heritage Month, and a local leader of Polish descent is being honored for his contributions to the community. Kenneth Rudzewick, former president of Maspeth Federal Savin...
Schools chancellor meets with District 24 parents Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina visited PS 199 in Sunnyside last Thursday night for a town hall with local parents. Farina answered questions on a variety of education issues, including expanding ...
104th Precicnt Police Blotter (10/9/17-10/15/17) Monday, Oct. 9 Vivian Villa was arrested at 66-52 79th Street for criminal obstruction of breathing by Officer Lee. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Eileen Polanco was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for criminal...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (10/2/17-10/8/17) Monday, Oct. 2 David Benenati was arrested at 70-22 71st Street for criminal mischief by Officer Campoverde. David Vittor was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for assault by Detective Bazilio. Gabr...