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A team of Herald reporters received second place for Community Service in the Local Media Association’s annual Editorial Contest. Among the winners were, from left, Alexandra Spychalsky, Scott Brinton, Mary Malloy and Alex Costello.

Heralds earn four honors in national contest

A team of six Herald editors and reporters –– Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Alex Costello, Mary Malloy, Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky –– have taken second place for Community … more

4/16/14

Trusts and Estates Law

Q: I am hoping to open a trust fund for my adult children to inherit after my wife and I pass away. I keep hearing about the "look back" period - can you explain how that would apply to the trusts … more

By Jayson J.R. Choi | 4/14/14

Employment Law

Q: I run a small trucking business and my drivers are paid as independent contractors. I understand there is a new law in New York that might require me to treat them as employees. What is this all … more

By Paul F. Millus | 4/14/14

The city has teamed up with FEGS Health & Human Services to establish a Residential Rebuilding Assistance Program in Long Beach.

City launches new program to help Sandy victims

As the April 11 deadline to apply for the NY Rising Housing Recovery Program quickly approaches, the city has launched a program to help residents who are “still struggling to navigate through the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/24/14

Personal Injury Law

Q: I recently received a letter from a South Shore Hospital which recommended that I be tested for hepatitis and HIV due to the use of an insulin pen used on me during a recent hospital … more

By Donnalynn Darling | 3/17/14

Patricia Dougherty, left, with her mother, Cathy, brother, Patrick, and Robert Wright, all Island Park residents, rallied outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building last week.

NY Rising hears public comment

“I’m pissed — I worked three jobs my whole life, and I’m spending my kids’ college funds keeping this afloat,” said Robert Wright, a recently retired New York City firefighter from … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 3/12/14 | 4 comments

Real Estate Law

Q: I bought a house about a year ago. Since moving in I discovered several problems that didn't show up on the home inspection. Isn't the seller obligated to disclose … more

By Abraham Krieger | 3/6/14

Personal Injury Law

Q: I own a medium-sized business. I like to have a year-end celebration with my staff at a restaurant, including wine. Do I have any liability if an employee gets into a … more

By Jay A. Wechsler | 3/6/14

The Reilly’s home in the Canals, like many in Long Beach, look fine on the outside, though inside, most homes are still under various stages of construction.

Residents feel shortchanged by NY Rising

Long Beach officials are working on behalf of residents who are fighting for money from NY Rising, the state agency tasked with distributing federal grants for Hurricane Sandy victims. The … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 2/19/14

Employment Law

Q: If someone is let go due to cutbacks is s/he entitled to unused vacation and or sick pay? A: Generally, New York law does not require employers to provide paid vacation to employees. The law … more

By Lois Carter Schlissel | 2/12/14

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