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New York State authorized the bidding of the three remaining casinos as part of the approved State budget.  These casinos will be located on Long Island, in New York City, or in the Counties of Westchester or Rockland.  It is likely that two existing facilities – Resorts World at Aqueduct Racetrack and Empire City at Yonkers Raceway – will be granted full casino licensure.  But neither is guaranteed and the third location is open for bidding.  Gaming and Lottery [...]

Immigration Partner, Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, recently participated in the Business Review’s panel discussion (Em)Power Women: Find Balance in the Busy.  The panel also included Benita Zahn, B Your Best with Coach Benita and Joelle Monaco, Mental Health Association in New York State and was moderated by Melissa Mangini, Editor of the Business Review.   It was a lively discussion on how the idea of balance is overrated and the importance of self-care and mental health.   For [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is proud of their women in leadership and were recently featured in the Business Review’s special section Women In highlighting the value of women in the workplace and showcasing the importance of gender diversity.  For more than 20 years, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s Women’s Forum has had a strong and powerful presence providing an important forum for discussion, action and community outreach. To View:  Whiteman Osterman & [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna attorney Scott Shimick recently obtained a favorable Determination from the New York State Division of Tax Appeals, which canceled the Department of Taxation’s determination of tax liability.In a comprehensive 15-page Decision, largely adopting the arguments of the Firm made  on behalf of It Works Marketing, Inc., the Division held that the reports issued by the taxpayer to its customers were personal and individual reports that were not substantially [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce that Judge Barry D. Kramer joined the Firm as Senior Counsel.  Judge Kramer started his judicial career in 1993 after being elected to serve on the Schenectady County Surrogate’s Court and was then elected to the Supreme Court serving in the Fourth Judicial District in 2010.   Previously, Judge Kramer joined the law firm of Higgins Roberts Beyerl & Coan where he became [...]