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...
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...
In today's electronic world, the idea of property has changed dramatically. In the past, when you were putting together an estate plan, the only intangible property that might be a part of it was c...
Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP successfully negotiated a $1.3 million settlement for a 41 year-old Asian male construction worker, who was injured while performing asbestos removal work at an upsta...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
St. John’s women headed to NIT St. John’s women’s basketball will face off against Marist in the opening round of the WNIT on Thursday at Carnesecca Arena. “Playing in the postseason is something we hold with very high respect i...
Wilder shows heart of champion in comeback KO over Ortiz Every true champion needs one of these. Backed into a corner for seemingly most of the night, Deontay Wilder appeared unassertive, perplexed and diminished, but not without faith or resilience. The...
NYC & Championship Week: A Match Made in Heaven As a sports radio host, there’s nothing like seeing the calendar flip to the month of March. It means the dog days of February have come to an end, and March is about to kick off the start of one o...
STJ women bounced from Big East tourney The St. John’s women’s basketball team saw its Big East Tournament come to an end on Sunday, falling to fourth-seeded Creighton, 66-58, in the quarterfinal round at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The J...