In re Roseland Amusement Co.

During the years in question the appellant operated a ballroom in the city of New York, and therein provided certain facilities for dancing by such members of the public as became its patrons. In doing this from time to time it engaged certain well known maestros and their “ named ” orchestras or bands to render their services in producing dance music at stated performances. Whether, under the arrangements whereby such engagements were secured, the leaders and members of the orchestras were employees of the appellant within the meaning of the statute (Unemployment Insurance Law [Labor Law]…