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New York Employers Face Imminent Ban on Job Applicant Credit Checks Starting April 18
Employment attorney says a person's finances isn't related to job performance.
April 2, 2026
Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. Addresses the Successes and Challenges of Fighting Crime in Suffolk at LIMBA
The sheriff has an extensive background with more than 30 years of criminal justice experience, heavily centered upon corrections intelligence and combating gang violence.
March 26, 2026
Aviation Attorney: “Cockpit and Tower Recordings Likely Critical to Determining Cause of Deadly LaGuardia Collision”
Plane, fire truck collide, killing 2 people and injuring over 40.
March 24, 2026
LIMBA Mourns the Loss of One of Long Island’s Strongest Advocates in Ernie Fazio
He was a longtime member and co-chair of the group.
March 17, 2026
Nokado School of Self Defense to Host Free Community Self-Defense Class Benefiting Alzheimer’s Association®
Event is in memory of head instructor's father, who passed away from complications related to dementia.
March 13, 2026
Disability Bias Lawsuits Surge as Return-to-Office Policies Expand, NYC Employment Lawyer Warns
The number of federal employment lawsuits filed last year was the most since 2018.
March 13, 2026
Newton Shows Partners with Queens County Farm Museum for the 29th Queens County Farm Museum “Apple Blossom Carnival”
Event will take place on three weekends during the month of April.
March 12, 2026
Northwell Health CEO Emeritus Michael J. Dowling Discusses the State of Healthcare in New York at LIMBA
He previously served as the hospital system's chief executive officer.
March 12, 2026
Aviation Attorney Raises Questions about Deicing Delay, Jet Design in Fatal Maine Crash
The plane flipped over and caught on fire, killing all six on board.
March 10, 2026
Aviation Attorney Says Preliminary NTSB Report Could Raise Issues About Approach For Landing, Aircraft’s Instruments And Avionics In Fatal Crash
Plane crash on side of mountain in Colorado killed four people.
March 3, 2026
Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6% for First Time Since 2022 — But Long Island Buyers May Face Intensifying Competition
Higher home prices and lower inventory can be expected.
March 2, 2026
FIRST Long Island Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition To Be Held For 27th Consecutive Year
Forty-Eight Teams from Long Island, NYC and the World to Compete at Hofstra University for REBUILT(SM) Presented by Haas
February 27, 2026
Aviation Attorney: Failure to Pass ROTOR Act Leaves Flying Public at Risk After Deadly D.C. Crash
Sixty-seven people were killed last year after a passenger plane collided mid-air with a military helicopter.
February 26, 2026
Aviation Attorney Says Malfunctioning Instruments Or Avionics Could Be Indicated In Deadly Colorado Crash
Says avionic equipment is the most needed when flying in cloudy and/or nighttime conditions.February 19, 2026
Career Coach: Quiet Shifts in Regional Job Market Mean Professionals Should Move Now — Not Later
Says job applicants should not hold out for their "dream job" because the window of opportunity may close.
February 17, 2026
Immigration Attorney Applauds Federal Ruling Preserving TPS for 350,000 Haitians
Daniel S. Drucker says they cannot go back to their home country due to political unrest, violence, starvation and disease.
February 4, 2026
Aviation Attorney Slams FedEx Plan to Return MD-11 Freighters to Service After Deadly Crash
Keith Williams says the move by the delivery company is "reckless."
February 2, 2026
New York Institute of Technology President Dr. Jerry Balentine Discusses “How Higher Education Fosters Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Long Island”
There is no cost to register, but seating is limited.
January 30, 2026
Another Legionnaires’ Case Reported at Illinois State Facility; Attorney Urges Stronger Prevention Measures
Says local governments should take a proactive, not reactive, approach in infection control.
January 22, 2026
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
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
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
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