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Apr 25, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
The Stormy Daniels Case Made Easy: Contract Law for Porn Stars
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 102 102 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 | 101 101 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 | 211 211 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 | 69 69 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 | 59 59 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 | 59 59 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...

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Cinderella, Divine Intervention & Dominance: A Tournament That Had It All
It’s always bittersweet to watch the final moments of the National Championship game knowing that “One Shining Moment” is on the horizon. In case you are unaware, One Shining Moment is a three-plus...
Apr 03, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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R.J. Barrett, a Duke recruit and one of the top basketball players in the country, led Montverde Academy to a title at the GEICO Nationals. (Photos: Jeffrey Armstrong)
Montverde, Central Valley victorious at GEICO Nationals
By Bryan Fonseca bfonseca@queensledger.com Like last year, RJ Barrett was the most dominant performer at the annual season-ending National Tournament at Christ the King High School. But unlike last...
Apr 03, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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Penn State’s Tony Carr could go in the first round if he chooses to enter the NBA draft.
In victory & defeat, NIT finalists revel in Garden dance
By Bryan Fonseca bfonseca@queensledger.com Even though it isn’t the NCAA Tournament, there’s just something about New York City that brings out the best of those fortunate to be playing meaningful ...
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Mother Nature interrupts a 2-1 start to 2018 for the Mets
A freak April snowstorm caused a brief interruption in the 2018 campaign for the New York Mets, who kicked off their season in Flushing last Thursday afternoon with a win over the visiting St. Loui...
Apr 02, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 64 64 recommendations | email to a friend
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CHRIST THE KING
Local city champs fall short at State Championships
By Bryan Fonseca bfonseca@queensledger.com The Brooklyn-Queens area produced five teams that won their respective leagues and qualified for Federation State Championships this past week. In the fou...
Mar 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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2018 narratives flipped for Yanks, Mets
Even though the weather in the tristate area would probably tell us otherwise, it is time to kick off the 2018 baseball season. Hallelujah folks, we’ve made it! The offseason and spring training us...
Mar 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 65 65 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local basketball stars testing NBA waters
Two local basketball standouts have announced their intentions to test the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft. Queens-native Justin Wright-Foreman of Hofstra and Brooklyn-bred Shamorie Ponds of St. John’s wil...
Mar 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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GEICO Nationals set to takeover Queens this weekend
For the fifth consecutive season, New York City will host the GEICO National Tournament, which hosts 12 of the elite boys and girls high school teams across the country.
Mar 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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South Shore makes history in PSAL ‘AA’ championships
First to take boys & girls titles in the same year
Mar 20, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jets trading up in draft a no-brainer
In the middle of the best four days of the NCAA Tournament I can ever remember, the New York Jets made a trade that may alter the direction of their franchise for years to come. It may not sound li...
Mar 20, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz
Door open for Diaz to become NYC's favorite Puerto Rican pugilist
Historically, a Puerto Rican fighter’s starting point for success in the sports begins in New York City. When Miguel Cotto retired in December at Madison Square Garden, a void for the island’s next...
Mar 20, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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Spring youth basketball league kicks off 29th Season
Heroes League open to players ages 8 to 17
Mar 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Idiot’s Guide to NCAA Tourney
And the Final Four is...
Mar 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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Roller-coaster season comes to end for St. John's
'Nova takes home title in Big East Tournament
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Virginia takes ACC Tourney title at Barclays
The hallmark of Virginia basketball has been their defense. This past week it was put on display at Barclays Center, where the Cavaliers improved to an all-time record of 8-1 at the arena upon winn...
Mar 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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