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What Does It Mean to Be Classified as “Permanently Partially Disabled”?
Oct 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 156 156 recommendations | email to a friend
When you have been hurt on the job, there are typically four different ways your injury can be classified: Temporary partial disability—something that is short-term and does not prevent you from be...
Tesla Fatal Car Crash: NTSB Reveals Need for Safeguards
Oct 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 121 121 recommendations | email to a friend
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the Tesla fatal car crash that occurred in May of 2016. The Tesla semi-automated car driven by Joshua Brown crashed into a tractor-trail...
NYC Department of Transportation Sued for Racial Discrimination
Oct 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 124 124 recommendations | email to a friend
This summer the NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) faced a lawsuit for racial discrimination. The Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney filed a lawsuit that alleged a pattern of racial discriminati...
Overtime Myths in the Restaurant Industry
Oct 11, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 302 302 recommendations | email to a friend
Overtime myths can circulate in any line of work, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Some of the most prevalent myths deal with wages and overtime. As an employer, it is vital that you do...
Do You Need a Witness to a Workplace Accident?
Oct 11, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 328 328 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Pyrros & Serres LLP   |   Oct 10, 2017   |   Workers Compensation Attorneys   |   0 comments In New Jersey, if you’ve been injured on the job, you have a right to seek benefits to cover your d...
Don’t Accept Business as Usual—Let Us Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve
Oct 11, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 332 332 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Pyrros & Serres LLP   |   Oct 6, 2017   |   blog ,   Queens Workers Comp Attorneys ,   Workers Compensation Attorneys When you’ve been injured on the job, you are entitled to seek disability b...
The Diverse Culture in Queens Extends to Its Restaurants, Too!!
Sep 29, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 711 711 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s no secret that the borough of Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse communities anywhere on the planet. For anyone who loves great food and wants to try something different, it’s a virt...
Something You May Not Have Known about Queens
Sep 26, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 638 638 recommendations | email to a friend
  A:   The borough derived its name from the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza, who was the queen of England when Queens as founded in 1683. Explorers and colonists had been in the area, th...
How Does Your Lawyer Get Paid in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Sep 25, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 690 690 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Pyrros & Serres LLP   |   Sep 20, 2017   |   Workers Compensation Attorneys ,   Workers Compensation Claims Attorney New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Whe...
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by Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog , Crane Accidents Crane accidents in the construction industry are relatively common, and this is because of the inherent dangers involved wi...

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Historic Prospect Park building becomes innovative restroom
Composting toilet will use 97 percent less water
Jun 20, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marcus Garvey Apartments undergo $190M renovation
Residents, advocates protest ribbon-cutting celebration
Jun 13, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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Judge lifts stop-demolition order at historic church
State Supreme Court Judge Ellen Spodek has lifted the stop-demolition order on Our Lady of Loreto Church in Brownsville, meaning Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) can begin demolitio...
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Gang members charged with attempted murder, conspiracy
Violence part of Bushwick turf war
Jun 13, 2017 | 1 1 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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Food hub at Army Terminal has its first tenants
The Brooklyn Army Terminal annex building in Sunset Park has its first tenants. On June 2, Economic Development Corporation CEO James Patchett and Councilman Carlos Menchaca toured the new $15 mill...
Jun 06, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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First building at former Domino Sugar site opens
Received 87,000 applications for 104 apartments
Jun 06, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 93 93 recommendations | email to a friend
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NYC Ferry launches new Brooklyn route
Over 50,000 rode Rockaway route in first month
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Progressive activists call out IDC members
Say renegade Dems are holding back progressive agenda
May 30, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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Loft tenants rally for changes to state law
Plan to advocate for amendments in Albany
May 30, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
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Peralta responds to Felder: ‘Why doesn’t he go back?’
The drama for the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) in the State Senate continues to intensify. Two weeks ago, the IDC, a breakaway group of Democrats who have a power-sharing coalition with ...
May 30, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 95 95 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams learned about the bottling process on a tour of the New York Distilling Company in Williamsburg. (Photo by Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP’s Office)
Adams releases report on craft beverage industry
Wants legislative change, partnerships to help biz flourish
May 28, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 98 98 recommendations | email to a friend
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FCRC spends day sprucing up Prospect Park
Employees of Forest City Ratner Companies spent their annual community day in Prospect Park’s Children’s Corner, where they were involved in several different projects to beautify the space. Accord...
May 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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City certifies Bedford Union Armory redevelopment
Local elected officials pull support from current proposal
May 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bushwick students plant vegetables at community garden
Students from PS 376 in Bushwick helped plant vegetables last Friday afternoon as part of a community garden building day. The garden sits at the corner of Himrod Street and Wilson Avenue, and is o...
May 24, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 98 98 recommendations | email to a friend
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Late Medgar Evers dean honored with street co-naming
Dr. Derrick Griffith killed in May 2015 Amtrak derailment
May 16, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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