Squatters’ rights, dating back to medieval England, have found their place in New York’s legal framework, granting occupants certain protections. The NY Post reports a 20% rise in squatting cases in NYC over the past two years, largely due to these rights. For New York property owners, understanding what are squatter’s rights is crucial, particularly…
Listen to this article A Glen Cove firm and its president were sentenced Thursday in a prevailing wage theft scheme, officials said. American Paving & Masonry Corp., and its president Angelo Stanco were sentenced on the wage theft charges for demanding employees kick-back checks that they were entitled to receive from New York State Department…
Listen to this article The New York Department of State is offering $18 million in funding to assist local planning and development projects. The money is to be awarded through three of the department’s programs, including its Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning Program, Brownfield Opportunity Area Program and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, according to…
Listen to this article A Glen Cove firm and its president were sentenced Thursday in a prevailing wage theft scheme, officials said. American Paving & Masonry Corp., and its president Angelo Stanco were sentenced on the wage theft charges for demanding employees kick-back checks that they were entitled to receive from New York State Department…
Listen to this article This week, Molloy University awarded 1,145 graduates – including those earning bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees – at its 2024 commencement ceremonies at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Matt Higgins, CEO and co-founder of the private firm RSE Ventures and a guest shark on Shark Tank, was the commencement speaker.…
Listen to this article Banners on fencing around the outside of a restaurant space at Walt Whitman Shops proclaim that Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue is coming soon, but that plan has gone up in smoke after a beef between the mall’s owner and the tenant has landed in court. Walt Whitman Mall LLC, an affiliate of Indianapolis-based…
Living in your dream home can be a joy, but when a mortgage payment becomes a financial burden and credit card debts pile up, you might ask, “Should I sell my house to pay off debt?” But it is not easy to sell a home just to pay off debts. Dealing with debt can feel…
Are you considering selling your house below market value? This choice can seem daunting, yet it can lead to a quick and efficient sale under the right circumstances, especially in situations like financial hardship or when selling your house to a family or member. Before you decide, it’s vital to understand how such a short…
Listen to this article Workers at the Starbucks store in Port Jefferson are the latest of the chain’s Long Island employees to unionize. The Port Jefferson Starbucks workers voted 10-1 on Wednesday to join the Starbucks Workers United union, according to a statement from the union. The Port Jeff store becomes the eighth Starbucks on…
Listen to this article It’s no surprise to Long Islanders that the region offers some of the state’s top boating locations. But a new report from Getmyboat, a platform for boat charters and rentals, issued a new report on the top boating spots based on data from its and operators in New York. While Manhattan…