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The Stormy Daniels Case Made Easy: Contract Law for Porn Stars
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 66 66 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
The Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 71 71 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
SPRING SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 210 210 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 | 68 68 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 | 18 18 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 | 461 461 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 | 58 58 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 | 87 87 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 | 284 284 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 | 56 56 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...

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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...
Oct 31, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 66 66 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Oct 31, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 107 107 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Oct 26, 2017 | 3 3 comments | 86 86 recommendations | email to a friend
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Martin Luther School’s “Reset for Growth”
The Board of Directors of Martin Luther School proudly announces its strategic new initiative Reset for Growth.
Oct 25, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 53 53 recommendations | email to a friend
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Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen stops a penalty shot by New York City FC forward David Villa during the second half at Citi Field. (Photo: Vincent Carchietta)
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 ...
Oct 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Oct 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 ...
Oct 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 62 62 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
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Middle Village residents irked by gas line repairs
Residents on 69th Avenue say they were never notified
Oct 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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William Kregler challenging Katz for borough president
GOP candidate confident he can unseat incumbent
Oct 20, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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The symposium featured a panel discussion on race, class and charters led by, from left to right, Richard Kahlenberg, L. Joy Williams, Shavar Jeffries, Rev. Ray Rivera and Julian Vasquez Heilig.
Symposium seeks to redefine narrative about charter schools
Panel discusses issues of race, class integration
Oct 18, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 56 56 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sewer systems, catch basins top CB5’s capital priorities
Board moves to downzone part of Ridgewood
Oct 17, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 59 59 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Oct 17, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 55 55 recommendations | email to a friend
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Martin Luther School appoints James Regan as Acting Executive Director
Martin Luther School in Maspeth has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. James Regan as Acting Executive Director.
Oct 16, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mayor to Puerto Rico: ‘more help is on the way’
Asks New Yorkers to continue donating needed items
Oct 11, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 73 73 recommendations | email to a friend
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