Amendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act: What You Need to Know
With our new remote work environment, employers need to be knowledgeable of a wider variety of laws. One such law to be aware of is the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (NYC ESSTA) and the amendments that went into effect on October 15, 2023 and March 20, 2024. The October amendments clarified which employees were included when determining the amount of leave to be provided and whether leave was paid or unpaid. The March amendments added a private right of action for employees to sue for violations without the necessity of first going through the administrative process.
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Cybersecurity: Attacks on the Rise
Cybersecurity attacks continue to plague Long Island businesses, municipalities, school districts, and non-profit organizations at an alarming rate. With society’s increased reliance on technology and a recent uptick in cyber threats around the world, it is imperative for private industry and municipal entities to adapt to the changing cyber landscape.
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Firm Secures Approval of the first Long Island Assembly Hall for the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Congratulations to Firm Member, Elisabetta T. Coschignano and Associate Meaghan Hassan who were integral to the approval of the first Long Island Assembly Hall for the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. On April 11th, 2024, the Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board granted the application for a 53,000 square foot Assembly Hall with Parsonage and Maintenance Building to be constructed on the southernmost 10 acres of the industrially zoned site of the former GEICO facility. The entire site was previously utilized by GEICO for its employees and consisted of 1800 parking spaces. “We are happy to bring such a great neighbor to the community who will revitalize and develop a site that has been vacant since 2021 with new and meticulously designed structures and lush greenery to be utilized as a place of worship. We are honored and proud to represent them and look forward to the finished project,” said Elisabetta T. Coschignano. The remaining 10 acres will eventually be marketed for sale by the organization.
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Michael Sahn Discusses the Need For (and Dangers Of) Social Media Regulation
Taking a cue from Marshall McLuhan, social media has become the message. The pervasive use of social media is both good and bad. The positives include enhanced connectivity among diverse groups and communities, immediate access to information and research, and direct user feedback, among other relationship-building opportunities.
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Michael Sahn Named one of Long Island Business News Influencers in Law for 2024
Michael Sahn, Co-Managing Member, of Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano PLLC, was selected by Long Island Business News as one of Long Island Business Influencers in Law for 2024. LIBN's editorial team has recognized attorneys whose leadership and inspiration have impacted the Long Island community in a profound way with regards to law.
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John Farrell & Edward McCabe being honored as Top Lawyers by Long Island Herald
Firm Partners, John C. Farrell and Edward McCabe are being honored by Richner Communications, Inc./ The Herald Community Newspapers as Top Lawyers in the areas of Land Use and Zoning and Litigation.
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Sahn Ward Co-Sponsors Fundraiser for North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center
On Saturday March 9th, Firm’s Partner, Joshua Brookstein and colleague Jeffrey Greenblatt, hosted Morning Movies to benefit the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. All proceeds from the event helped to support the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. Learn more about the center below.
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Sahn Ward Hosted Baldwin High School for their 2nd Annual Legal Shadow Day
Sahn Ward was honored to host students from Baldwin High School on Thursday, February 29 for their 2nd Annual Legal Shadow Day. Students toured Criminal Court in the morning and met with Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. The students also met with other professionals in the criminal justice system and learned about the varying roles in the judicial system. In the afternoon, students visited the Firm and engaged in speed networking with attorneys and paralegals from our team. It was a wonderful learning experience for all involved.
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Associate Samuel Bifulco was a Guest Speaker at St. Joseph’s University New York Mock Interview Night
Firm’s associate, Samuel Bifulco, recently attended St. Joseph's University New York Networking and Mock Interview night as a guest speaker. The event was held to help educate students on the importance and value of networking and developing the necessary skills to succeed in an interview setting. Sam had the opportunity to open the event and speak with the students regarding career related advice. The event was hosted by the St. Joseph’s University Long Island Alumni Board of which Sam serves as President, and co-sponsored with the Office of Career Services and the Student Alumni Association.
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Tom McKevitt Leads Holy Trinity High School Mock Trial Team for 25 years
Tom McKevitt just completed his 25th year as the attorney coach to the Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Mock Trial Team. This is a competition sponsored by the Nassau County Bar Association where high school teams compete against each other over a hypothetical case at the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola.
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