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...
Mayoral disrespect Dear Editor, There is less than a month to the mayoral election, and all New Yorkers with a sense of compassion and gratitude to those who protect us need to keep something in mind. In early July, ...
Lane mess Dear Editor, First, the Department of Transportation took away 198 parking spaces on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park and Forest Hills, two areas where it is difficult to park to begin with. Now they ...
The color line Dear Editor, President Donald Trump’s claim that there was nothing about race in his harsh criticism of NFL protesters is disingenuous at best. In fact, it is part of a pattern of dog whistles to h...
Stand down NFL Dear Editor, The problem is that some people do not understand why they are respecting our flag and anthem. What does it stand for? Well to start it’s recognition that our country is the best in th...
Pro-Columbus Dear Editor, I would like to applaud the NYPD for protecting and guarding the statues of Christopher Columbus from vandals. As Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #5911 in Dou...
Create Kurdistan Dear Editor, An historic event recently took place in the Middle East: Iraqi Kurds have voted to declare independence. Most American know very little about these proud democratic folks who have alw...
Thank you Dear Editor, It is fantastic that 56 major retailers across the country have decided to close on Thanksgiving so that their employees can spend the holiday with their family and friends. No store s...
The Con Con con Dear Editor, The policy proposals, such as a unicameral state legislature and term limits, cited by this paper in support of a constitutional convention are mere window dressing (“Pros of a Con Con...
Little thought Dear Editor, Donald Trump, who doesn’t read books and is allergic to text in general, is a creature of television and social media. That’s where he spends much of his time, as do tens of millions o...
On bullies Dear Editor, A bullied teenager in the Bronx lashed out at those who tormented him, killing one with a knife. It is a sad situation when parents send their child to school and expect them to be saf...
Vegas tragedy Dear Editor, The terrible tragedy which occurred on Sunday night in Las Vegas is beyond civility. Innocent people were killed and injured in this nation's worst mass shooting. How did this man obta...
The worst? Dear Editor, We have learned from President Donald Trump that Puerto Ricans are lazy and they would rather drink from puddles then help themselves. While attending a golf tournament in New Jersey, ...
Still a deal Dear Editor, The New York City Transit Museum's antique bus display as part of the annual downtown Brooklyn Atlantic Antic festival was a great trip down memory lane. It was a time when bus drivers...
See all hate Dear Editor, I wonder if all those talking about what they perceive as "hate" in Charlottesville are willing to see other forms as well. Since that event, there have been three attacks on police of...
Bridge fail Dear Editor: The photo op of Governor Andrew Cuomo driving across the new TappanZee Bridge spoke volumes concerning his commitment to the MTA and mass transit. The new TappanZee Bridge provides n...