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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

Long Island Long-Term Recovery Group workers Charrelle Pinkett, left, Rachael Gambino, center, and Lindsay Cutler greeted homeowners at the NY Rising resource recovery fair at Lawrence High School on March 6.

Services remain available for Hurricane Sandy victims

A deadline is looming as a proof of loss form must be submitted to NY Rising on April 28 by insured homeowners who remain in need of assistance with their flood claims from Hurricane Sandy. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/12/14

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

Cleaning up post-Sandy debris

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $12,171,897 in federal funding for Nassau County for Sandy-related debris removal at seven local-government owned waterways. Funding … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/5/14

Rebuild by Design welcomed the public’s input on post-Sandy issues and their opinions on what can be done to prevent further catastrophes.

A design to rebuild

Rebuild By Design, an initiative created in 2012 by President Obama and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has selected 10 teams to … more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/26/14

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

A N.y. rising representive showed how the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant could be strengthened against future storms.

A look down the road to recovery

At last week’s third public forum on post-Hurricane Sandy reconstruction, residents of Bay Park and East Rockaway finally got to see a breakdown of where $6.5 million that was allocated for … more

2/14/14

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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