Tired of the same news 24/7-Investigations, allegations, sexual harassment charges, what hat Melania is wearing, Trump always always denying everything. It really is sickening all over the news nig...
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...
Comptroller lays out “steps forward” on Calamus Avenue After meeting with Calamus Avenue residents and touring property damage last month, Comptroller Scott Stringer has followed up on the project with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC). I...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/31/17-8/6/17) Monday, July 31 Daniel Echevarria was arrested at 78th Avenue and 73rd Place for unauthorized use of vehicle by Officer Shoy. James O. Rivera was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for criminal conte...
Construction underway to renovate 61st Street park Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver joined Borough President Melinda Katz and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer at Woodside’s Big Bush Park last Tuesday to break ground on a $1.8 million reconstruction pr...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/24/17-7/30/17) Monday, July 24 Evangelina Papavero was arrested at 53-41 73rd Street for acting in manner by Officer Backer. Gabriel Colon was arrested at 63-56 Woodhaven Boulevard for violation of local law by O...
Pols, advocates push for speed cameras near schools After a failed attempt to expand a state law for speed cameras in school zones, elected officials and safety advocates are fighting once again. Mayor Bill de Blasio, State Senator Jose Peralta and ...
DOT discusses light rail study for Queens Representatives from the Department of Transportation (DOT) presented the latest updates from their study to possibly revive the Lower Montauk branch with light rail from Jamaica to Long Island Cit...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/10/17-7/16/17) Monday, July 10 Santos Camacho was arrested at 60-15 62nd Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Vazquez. Manuel D. Almanzar was arrested at Madison Street and Woodward Avenue for bail jumping ...
Catholic Charities program provides first job opportunities Among the highlights in this year’s $85.2 billion city budget is funding for 70,000 slots in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). SYEP first began in New York City in 1963, and has been run ...
104th Precicnt Police Blotter (6/26/17-7/9/17) Monday, June 26 John Edd was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for third-degree assault by Detective Lodato. Ismet Kurti was arrested at 75-13 68th Avenue for criminal mischief by Officer Hopson. Ja...