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What Does It Mean to Be Classified as “Permanently Partially Disabled”?
Oct 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 131 131 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 | 105 105 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 | 103 103 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...
THE REAL DEAL-OCTOBER 14, 2017*UPDATE*REAL ESTATE
Oct 14, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
The Real Deal-October 14, 2017 by Jim Turano /Broker for 38 years Real Estate Investment Properties -If you follow the rule of purchasing a Home for investment, that is no more than 5 miles from yo...
Overtime Myths in the Restaurant Industry
Oct 11, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 281 281 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 | 308 308 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 | 309 309 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...
October 1, 2017 Real Estate Update
Oct 01, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
October 1, 2017 Real Estate Market Update by Jim Turano-Broker *DIVERSE REAL ESTATE*Celebrating 38 years in the business.  After appraising over 3,000 homes in writing in my 38 year career, the new...
The Diverse Culture in Queens Extends to Its Restaurants, Too!!
Sep 29, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 689 689 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 | 142 142 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...

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Scouts for all
Dear Editor, The Boy Scouts of America has made the decision to allow girls to join, a most historical decision. There are disagreements from the Girl Scouts, but I believe we live in a different w...
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Some small facts
Dear Editor, A “liddle” history lesson for our self-proclaimed, high-IQ president, who reportedly thought Senator Bob Corker (5’7”) was too short to be Secretary of State. Fiorello LaGuardia (5’2”)...
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Transit priorities
Dear Editor, Several transportation projects and proposals that could benefit city residents are competing against each other for city, state and federal funding. Voters are looking forward to hear...
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Hill's side
Dear Editor, In addition to violating her employer's rules and guidelines, ESPN's Jemele Hill started a one-woman divisive campaign that only serves to advance her personal agenda of bashing public...
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Stupid hike
Dear Editor, Canadian Joshua Boyle and his American wife Caitlyn Coleman and their three kids finally returned home to Toronto after spending five years in captivity in Afghanistan. Everyone is rej...
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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, ...
Oct 12, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 49 49 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Oct 04, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 82 82 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
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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...
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