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...
March 27, 2018 Interview with Real Estate Broker, Jim Turano. A hands on Broker with 38 years of experience with a fabulous Reputation in the Communities he services. His qualifications reads like ...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/1/18-1/7/18) Monday, Jan. 1 Maria Co was arrested at Grand Avenue and 57th Street for making graffiti by Officer Teti. Kristina Grzunov was arrested at Grand Avenue and 57th Street for making graffiti by Office...
Queens said goodbye to several prominent figures in 2017 Max Kupferberg Prominent businessman and philanthropist Max Kupferberg passed away in January. He was 97 years old. Kupferberg was raised in Flushing and studied physics at Queens College, where he...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/25/17-12/31/17) Monday, Dec. 25 Naresh Shivharavn was arrested at 78-30 Metropolitan Avenue for assault by Officer Berish. Tuesday, Dec. 26 Miguel Vizcaino was arrested at 58-14 Myrtle Avenue for criminal possessi...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/18/17-12/25/17) Monday, Dec. 18 Raul Resendizmedez was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Weirfield Street for aggravated unlicensed operator by Officer Singh. Peter Ishak was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for robb...
Officials break ground on Glendale Library reconstruction Last Thursday, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley joined Queens Library and the Department of Design and Construction to break ground on the renovation of the Glendale branch. The $4 million project, w...
CB5 considers design for Glendale entrance to Forest Park Community Board 5 reviewed the initial schematic design for the reconstructed Glendale entrance to Forest Park last week at its monthly meeting. The $2.39 million, eight-acre project, fudned throug...
Ridgewood Reservoir added to state’s Register of Historic Places Advocates are cheering the culmination of a years-long effort to recognize the Ridgewood Reservoir. Earlier this month, the New York State Historic Review Board voted unanimously to add the Ridgewo...
104th Precicnt Police Blotter (12/11/17-12/17/17) Monday, Dec. 11 Marco Baleon was arrested at 59-58 59th Drive for assault by Officer Mark. Giovanni Fierro was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for assault by Detective Rogers. Edwin Espinoza-Bravo...
Annual tree-lighting ceremony now honors fallen firefighter Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley hosted nearly 100 residents and members of the FDNY at the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Fred Haller Triangle in Glendale. Each year, P.S. 113 students donate deco...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/4/17-12/10/17) Monday, Dec. 4 Christian Andino was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Cypress Hill Street for possession of burglar tools by Officer Maksimuik. Francisco Avila was arrested at 53-80 65th Place for ass...