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The Stormy Daniels Case Made Easy: Contract Law for Porn Stars
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 61 61 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 | 66 66 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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St. Stan's Hall of Fame Dinner a Success
Nearly 200 people filled St. Stanislaus School Hall on Saturday to celebrate the eight inductees into the St. Stan’s Hall of Fame. They were included Brother Donald Sukanek, John Sanchez, David Dar...
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pol raises concerns of contaminated soil near school
Councilman Robert Holden is calling for an investigation into how contaminated soil was dumped at a site near a Middle Village school. At a Community Education Council (CEC) meeting last Tuesday, H...
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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Robbery in Maspeth schoolyard
On April 17 at about 6:15 p.m., two boys ages 15 and 11 were riding their bikes in the P.S. 58 school yard when a man reportedly approached them asking questions about the younger child's bike. Two...
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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St. Stanislaus To Induct Eight into Hall of Fame
On April 21, St. Stanislaus School will induct eight members of the Maspeth community into its Hall of Fame. “We celebrate the successes and accomplishments of some of our most outstanding alumni a...
Apr 20, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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70th Street in Maspeth was converted into a one-way. Now, DOT is considering turning several streets into one-way roads.
Residents oppose proposed one-way street conversions
Say change would invite speeding, danger to area
Apr 17, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 73 73 recommendations | email to a friend
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The new pet intake center in Middle Village will be located at 66-78 69th Street.
Activists want full-service animal shelter in borough
Animal Care Centers looks to open new center in Middle Village
Apr 17, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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Land use attorney Nora Martins presents the plans for O'Neills Restaurant's second-floor expansion.
Residents speak in favor of O’Neills expansion
Longtime Maspeth staple to open second-floor catering
Apr 17, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (4/9/18-4/15/19)
Monday, Apr. 9 Kendrick E. Anastacio Rivera was arrested at 56-11 Catalpa Avenue for second-degree assault by Officer Lincifort. Andres G. Flores was arrested at 1590 Gates Avenue for petit larceny...
Apr 17, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 49 49 recommendations | email to a friend
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Queens-based firm buys and upgrades new residential building in Elmhurst
Zara Realty is investing in Elmhurst, purchasing and improving a 163-unit residential building on 57th Avenue at Junction Boulevard, the company announced, a further expression of confidence in the...
Apr 17, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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Troop 6000 empowering girls in shelters
There are approximately 28,000 Girl Scouts in the city, and that includes the first Girl Scout troop for homeless children formed in a shelter in Queens one year ago. "There are 8,000 girls in the ...
Apr 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 73 73 recommendations | email to a friend
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IDC challengers forge ahead despite unity deal
Cuomo reunites breakaway group with mainline Democrats
Apr 11, 2018 | 2 2 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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Animal center eyes move to Middle Village
The Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC has one admission center in each borough, but the 700 square-foot drop-off center for stray and abandoned animals in Rego Park is too small, according to manage...
Apr 11, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 73 73 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precicnt Police Blotter (4/2/18-4/8/18)
Monday, Apr. 2 Robert Skica was arrested at 58-25 58th Drive for third-degree assault by Officer Bartichek. Stanley Moore was arrested at 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue for robbery by Detective Gerardi....
Apr 11, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 59 59 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tommaso, owner of 3 Sons Restaurant ins Maspeth, Queens, sells his pizzeria & restaurant after 42 years in business.
3 Sons in Maspeth Sold
After 42 years in business, owner Tommaso Izzo has sold 3 Sons.
Apr 06, 2018 | 3 3 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local parents lash out at DOE over school security
CEC 24 recommends armed officer, locked doors, buzzer system
Apr 03, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 58 58 recommendations | email to a friend
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