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Donna wrote a new post, A Development That Could Be Far Worse Than Health Care Reform, Minimum Wage Raises, and The Health Department...Combined.

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:10 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, A Development That Could Be Far Worse Than Health Care Reform, Minimum Wage Raises, and The Health Department...Combined. The federal government's National Transportation Safety Board ("NTSB") issued a recommendation last week to lower the blood alcohol limit for driving from .08 to .05. If and when this change comes to New York, it […]

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Donna wrote a new post, New I-9 Form...The Grace Period is Over

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:30:23 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, New I-9 Form...The Grace Period is Over NEW FORM I-9 – EFFECTIVE MARCH 8, 2013
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the long-awaited new Form I-9, effective March 8, 2013. The new Form I-9 can be found at […]

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Grail McGinley wrote a new post, Grail McGinley/ Runyon's

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:27:29 +0000

Grail McGinley wrote a new post, Grail McGinley/ Runyon's Everything old is new again...
As an owner / hands on operator I 'overhear' the banter of my servers from the podium, on the floor, at the service bar and in the kitchen.
Many of our servers are young and […]

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Donna wrote a new post, Every day is a National Food Holiday! So what holidays are in April?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:35:36 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, Every day is a National Food Holiday! So what holidays are in April?

April 15

First Mc Donald's Opened

Glazed Spiral Ham Day

April 16

National Eggs Benedict Day

Day of the Mushroom

April 17

National Cheese Ball Day

April 18

National Animal Cracker Day

April 19

<a href="http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/garlic.html" […]

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Donna wrote a new post, Google Maps- A FREE tool that can significantly help your business

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:41:29 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, Google Maps- A FREE tool that can significantly help your business Claiming Your Territory
Are you on the map? The Google map, that is. Many people may not realize that you are actually able to create and claim your business’ address on Google maps. If you haven’t done this yet, […]

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Donna commented on the post, LIDA Members need Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:01:58 +0000

Donna commented on the post, LIDA Members need Employment Practices Liability Insurance If you own or operate a dining establishment, please read this terrific article. Many restaurant operators are not even aware that this type of insurance exists and how extremely affordable it is.

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Carl DeBarbrie wrote a new post, LIDA Members need Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:59:53 +0000

Carl DeBarbrie wrote a new post, LIDA Members need Employment Practices Liability Insurance Why restaurants need Employment Practices Liability Insurance coverage?
Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) provides businesses coverage for claims made against them that can happen as a result of […]

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Jeffrey Meyer wrote a new post, Applicants are filing lawsuits for "unemployment discrimination"

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:59:53 +0000

Jeffrey Meyer wrote a new post, Applicants are filing lawsuits for "unemployment discrimination" New York City employers can now be held liable for employment discrimination if they consider an applicant’s unemployment status when making hiring decisions, unless “there is a substantially job-related reason […]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:53:45 +0000

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portnoy921 wrote a new post, Sparks Steak House to Pay $600,000 for Sexual Harassment of Male Waiters

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:55:29 +0000

portnoy921 wrote a new post, Sparks Steak House to Pay $600,000 for Sexual Harassment of Male Waiters Sparks Steak House, an upscale steakhouse in New York City, will pay $600,000 to 22 employees, all male waiters, and take other steps to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit.
According to the […]

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Donna wrote a new post, Serve Safe Classes for Suffolk County...We Come to You!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:48:16 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, Serve Safe Classes for Suffolk County...We Come to You! Contact ;
Margaret Dixon, Long Island Food Safety Consulting (631)774-7073

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Donna wrote a new post, Judge Blocks New York City's Sugary Drink Ban

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:36:22 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, Judge Blocks New York City's Sugary Drink Ban Well, turns out state Supreme Court Justice Milton A. Tingling issued a decision late Monday afternoon which invalidated the entire rule. To see the text of the decision, click here. This decision voids the entire […]

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Donna wrote a new post, Integrated Approaches Reduce Pests Control Costs and Infestation Risks

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:30:50 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, Integrated Approaches Reduce Pests Control Costs and Infestation Risks By Arthur Katz, CEO Knockout Pest Control

They’re small—hardly bigger than a sesame seed—but fungus gnats turned out to be a big problem for one area restaurant. A popular watering hole on Long Island was […]

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Donna wrote a new post, Smokin' Al's closes in Bay Shore

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:12:50 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, Smokin' Al's closes in Bay Shore You may remember Al Horowitz, owner of Smokin Al's Famous BBQ Joint, for making news last winter with a widely publicized offer to tear up credit card receipts for Super Bowl Sunday orders in the event of a […]

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Donna wrote a new post, These are frightening times for businesses employing 1 to 100 people

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:03:06 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, These are frightening times for businesses employing 1 to 100 people These are frightening times for businesses employing one to 100 people, says Greg Lisi, head of employment and labor law at Uniondale-based Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana. Lisi says the […]

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Donna wrote a new post, How to Inspire Customers using Pinterest

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:07:47 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, How to Inspire Customers using Pinterest Just like Facebook and Twitter, Pinterest has now become a necessity for any business’s social media strategy. If you really want your Pinterest to stand out and inspire customers, we have some helpful tips that […]

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Donna wrote a new post, 2013: What Will the New Year Bring?

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:08:51 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, 2013: What Will the New Year Bring?

CohnReznick’s Hospitality Industry Practice interviewed leading restaurateurs about their concerns for 2013. While many shared a sense of guarded optimism supported by a Same Store Sales increase in 2012, they […]

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Donna wrote a new post, Bouncers are now required to have criminal background checks performed

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:05:49 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, Bouncers are now required to have criminal background checks performed Direct persons licensed for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages to have a criminal background history check performed on prospective bouncers; defines the term "bouncer"; provides for the establishment […]

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Donna wrote a new post, More Consumers Order Food Online Using a Smartphone or Tablet

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:57:54 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, More Consumers Order Food Online Using a Smartphone or Tablet About 69 percent of consumers order food online using a mobile device, according to a new study by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and Viggle. In the study, IAB and Viggle found that restaurant-specific […]

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Donna wrote a new post, 15 Food Myths Revealed

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:57:29 +0000

Donna wrote a new post, 15 Food Myths Revealed 1) Never wash mushrooms : FALSE. Mushrooms are made up of mostly water and can be washed in water without the fear of absorption.
2) Putting an Avocado Pit in the guacamole prevents it from […]

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