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Archer Financial Group Commemorates 40 Years in Business As Second Generation Takes on Leadership Positions
Company’s Founder Placed $1 Billion in Life Insurance Last Month

January 21, 2026

Aviation Attorney: UPS Cargo Jet Crash Was Preventable After Known Boeing Design Flaws
A structural defect was found in the left wing assembly.

January 18, 2026

Attorney Warns Legionnaires’ Risk Persists Year-Round After Harlem Cooling Tower Tests
Two Legionnaires' cases found in apartment building this January.

January 18, 2026

Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin to Speak at LIMBA on January 30
Discusses the Roles of Government and Small Businesses in Strengthening Local Economy

January 14, 2026

Two Sahn Ward Partners Took Leading Roles at the Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association, Celebrating Its 150th Anniversary
John Parker and Daniele De Voe chaired panels on the environment and employment, respectively.

January 14, 2026

Aviation Attorney Urges Review of Aircraft Maintenance Records After Fatal Southwest Texas Crash
Plane accelerated before losing altitude and crashing, killing the pilot.

January 13, 2026

Christopher DeNicola Promoted to Partner
He concentrates his practice in New York City zoning and land use planning.

January 12, 2026

Samuel L. Bifulco Promoted to Partner
He recently guided several significant commercial and residential developments through the entitlement and approval process.

January 12, 2026

Philadelphia Civil Rights Attorney Calls for Legal Reforms to Hold Law Enforcement Accountable for Their Unlawful Actions
Says Officers Are Given “Qualified Immunity” to Avoid Being Prosecuted

January 8, 2026

Firm Opens Offices Throughout New York State
New locations include New York City, Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo and Plattsburgh.

January 8, 2026

New York Dog Bite Lawyer Available to Comment on West Babylon Dog Bite Incident that Sent Four to Local Hospitals
Blame The Owner, Not the Dog: Attorney Calls for Retraining of Aggressive Dogs Says Dog Involved in Attack Should Be Retrained, Not Put Down

January 7, 2026

Attorney Says Hospital’s Water Systems Need to Be Checked Again after Second Patient Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease
Says Disease Could Be Found in Medical Equipment Also Asks Why It Took So Long to Notify the Medical Center

December 27, 2025

NYC Employment Lawyer: Minimum Wage Hike Means Bigger Paychecks for Millions of New Yorkers in 2026

Steven Mitchell Sack Urges Employers to Act Now — or Risk Costly Labor Law Violations

December 23, 2025

NY Sports Law Attorney Breaks Down Legal and Career Fallout for Embattled Michigan Football Coach
Andrew Sack says coach was fired for cause, may lose out on salary left on his contact and outside income.

December 15, 2025

NYC Employment Attorney Calls Starbucks’ Nearly $39M Settlement a “Watershed Moment” for Fast-Food Workers
Approximately 15,000 employees were affected by the company's actions.

December 3, 2025

Aviation Safety Attorney Applauds Airbus for Rapid Global Response to Fuselage Panel Software Defect
Says this may inconvenience passengers, but will save lives.

December 3, 2025

Ohio’s Move to Allow High School NIL Deals Marks Major Shift, Says New York Sports Law Attorney
Policy Change Could Help Families Bridge College Cost Gap, Ease Financial Pressure on Recruits

November 25, 2025

Aviation Attorney: Aging UPS Cargo Plane Involved in Fatal Crash Needed More Frequent Inspections
He also asks how the crack in the engine mount was not discovered.

November 21, 2025

Aviation Attorney Says FAA Grounding of McDonnell Douglas Fleet Is “Necessary and Overdue” after Fatal UPS Crash
UPS and FedEx also made the decision not to fly their older aircraft.

November 17, 2025

Aviation Attorney Calls for NTSB Probe into UPS Plane Crash Maintenance Logs
Says Age of Aircraft Raises Questions About Safety Oversight

November 13, 2025

Aviation Attorney Said He Will Wait for Results from Fatal Medical Helicopter Crash
Three people killed in helicopter crash in WIlson County, Tennessee.

November 12, 2025

Local Dog Bite Attorney Available to Speak on Police-Involved Shooting of Dog in Queens
Lawyer is a survivor of a vicious dog attack that happened to him and his dog earlier this year.

November 7, 2025

NY Legionnaires’ Attorney Commends Ohio Hospital’s Swift Action
after Disease Discovery
But says that, if hospital has cooling towers, they need to be cleaned as well.

November 5, 2025

Long Island Farm Bureau’s Bill Zalakar Discusses “Growing Long Island’s Agricultural Future” at LIMBA
Mr. Zalakar brings more than 45 years of diverse experience in the agricultural industry. His expertise spans horticultural business, regulatory affairs and personnel management.

October 31, 2025

Nokado School of Self Defense to Host Free Community Self-Defense Class Benefiting Alzheimer’s Association®
The event offers participants the chance to learn real-world self-defense skills while supporting an important cause.

October 30, 2025

Super Lawyers Recognizes Eighteen Sahn Ward Lawyers
This is the twelfth consecutive year that a majority of the Firm’s attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers.

October 30, 2025

FIRSTⓇ Long Island Names Patrise Miller As Its New Executive Director
Longtime FIRST Long Island volunteer replaces Bertram Dittmar, who will remain on the group's board.

October 29, 2025

Local Attorney Turned Traumatic Experience into Action by Providing Legal Representation to Dog Bite Victims
Mack Press says attacks by dogs are caused not by the dogs, but by their owners.

October 27, 2025

Annual Postseason Robotics Tournament Renamed in Memory of FIRSTⓇ Long Island Volunteer and Mentor
More than 20 high school robotics teams will take part in this event.

October 22, 2025


Women of Color in Film Fundraiser to Screen Short-Film Documentary Featuring Lauren P. Raysor
The film will feature Ms. Raysor and other women who grew up in Sugar Hill.

October 15, 2025

Aviation Attorney Urges NTSB to Investigate Maintenance Logs in Fatal Washington Plane Crash
One person was killed in a plane crash in Battle Ground, Washington.

October 3, 2025

St. Patrick’s Family Festival Returns to Smithtown on October 3-5 with Rides, Music, and Community Fun
Church holds its first-ever festival, in partnership with Newton Shows.

September 26, 2025

Attorney Praises GM’s Swift Action Following Legionnaires’ Disease Discovery at Michigan Facility
Company shut down building immediately after two employees were sickened by the disease.

September 26, 2025

Aviation Attorney Questions Pre-Flight Inspection After Deadly Colorado Plane Crash
Investigators from the NTSB said the engine stopped during flight, but no distress call was ever made.

September 24, 2025

Aviation Attorney Weighs in on Tragic Plane Crash That Killed Grammy-Winning Songwriter Brett James
James died, along with two other passengers, as they were headed to Franklin, North Carolina.

September 22, 2025

FTC Drops Noncompete Ban: Employment Law Expert Warns Job Seekers To Read the Fine Print
Says tight job market will affect their ability to find employment.

September 19, 2025

Legionnaires’ Lawyer Warns: Iowa Outbreak a Wake-Up Call for Building Owners Nationwide
One dead and more than 50 have been sickened from the disease.

September 16, 2025

Patrick Halpin to Speak at LIMBA
He is a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District.

September 8, 2025

Two Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano Lawyers Were Named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® List
Recognition by Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review.

September 4, 2025

Nokado School of Self Defense to Host Seminar with Renowned Martial Artist Hanshi Gregory Duncan
The seminar will give participants the opportunity to learn advanced techniques and training strategies from one of the most respected figures in the martial arts world.

August 30, 2025

Fall Fun Takes Root in Queens: Corn Fest Carnival Returns to Queens County Farm Museum
Rides, games, corn maze, food. Visit the grounds of the museum!

August 29, 2025

2025 Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon Expands to Include Duathlon, Presented by Lightning Warriors
More than 180 children participated last year; up to 200 are expected to register this year.

August 28, 2025

Aviation Safety Attorney Available for Comment on Fatal Arkansas Plane Crash Involving Tennessee Pilot
Keith Williams: Recent Crash Underscores Gaps in Pre-Flight Oversight, FAA Enforcement

August 22, 2025

Attorney Files Claims Against NYC and HHC for Causing Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak in Central Harlem
HHC and City-Owned Buildings Among Those Linked to Unchecked Contamination

August 21, 2025

Amid Latest Legionnaires’ Outbreak, Veteran Attorney Urges Public to Learn the Risks—and Their Rights
Ronald J. Katter, “The Legionnaires’ Lawyer,” available for interviews on disease prevention, legal accountability, and what victims need to know.

August 19, 2025

Ronald Katter Says City Should Properly Maintain Its Own Buildings to Prevent Future Legionnaires’ Outbreaks
So far, four people have died and 101 were sickened as a result of the disease.

August 18, 2025

State’s Guardianship System in Crisis, Says Legal Expert — Calls for Urgent Legislative Action
Elder law and guardianship attorney says changes in Mental Hygiene Law need to be made.

August 15, 2025

EMPLOYMENT LAW EXPERT WARNS: COMPANIES MUST BALANCE RELIGIOUS RIGHTS WITH WORKPLACE RESPECT
Steven Mitchell Sack explains what constitutes freedom of religion and what constitutes harassment.

August 13, 2025

Tragedy Sparks Call for Reform: NY Attorney Urges Passage of Kyra’s Law to Protect Children in Custody Cases
The bill passed the state Senate, but is waiting to be passed in the Assembly.

August 11, 2025