Though rarely enforced, there was previously a passage in the state criminal code that made it a misdemeanor to cut or shave another person’s hair on a Sunday. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on July 13, repealing the provision. “This is the very definition of an archaic and meaningless law that makes little to no […]
BY DIANE DIMOND If someone libels, slanders or defames your character, you can sue them. Of course, you’ll have to be able to prove in court how the person injured your reputation or business, and you’ll have to show that what was said was more than just ugly opinion. You’ll have to show the offender […]
BY JOE KUHN The law offices of Antin, Ehrlich and Epstein are offering experienced, personalized, legal counsel to the people of Rockland County and New York City. Operating for over 30 years and specializing in personal injury and negligence suits, the firm has handled a wide variety of cases and helped countless New Yorkers seek […]
BY PHIL GOLDSTEIN Managing Partner, Goldstein, Lieberman and Co. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made significant changes to the child credit. This credit is generally available to taxpayers with children under the age of 17, but the new law adds a new (smaller) credit for other dependents. Here are the details. Old Rules – Under […]
BY MICHAEL CAHILL The Village of Haverstraw Trustees met Tuesday evening for a special post-Labor Day meeting to discuss several items and vote on a new law governing landlords collection of rent from illegal housing units. During the first public comment section of the meeting asked Mayor Michael Kohut was asked for an update regarding […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday, August 7 a new regulation making it illegal to sell or possess bath salts or other synthetic drugs. The new regulation, issued by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and approved by the Public Health and Health Planning Council, will expand the list of prohibited drugs and chemicals […]