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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Inherited IRAs are Not Protected from Creditors
Jul 28, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
On June 12, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court—in a unanimous decision—ruled that Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) inherited by anyone other than a spouse are not retirement funds and therefore are ...
This Month in Queens Real Estate: JULY 2014
Jul 24, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 52 52 recommendations | email to a friend
June 2014 Queens NY Market Update    The pace of home sales rose sharply in June but was still below the pace of sales in June 2013. Prices posted moderate gains in June as well, remaining on pace ...
The Real Deal-Real Estate/Homeowners
Jul 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
MIDDLE VILLAGE REAL ESTATE & MIDDLE VILLAGE HOMES FOR SALE!   HOMEOWNERS'-Completing 36 years in the business in September 2014. To date I have completed over 4,000 written appraisals to. I am a ha...
Estate Planning Basics for Newlyweds – How to Get Prepared for the Unexpected
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It’s that time of year – the time for beautiful weddings, fun receptions, delicious cakes, special gifts, and romantic honeymoons. While this is a joyous time for everyone, it’s also time for you a...
The Annual Pay Notice Requirement of the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act Could Be Close to Ending
Jul 18, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 61 61 recommendations | email to a friend
Author: Stephen D. Hans After the Wage Theft Prevention Act went into effect, restaurant owners and other types of business owners became burdened with paperwork as they complied with annual requir...
The Real Deal-Real Estate Today! July 1, 2014
Jun 30, 2014 | 1 1 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Readers who see articles here pertaining to Real Estate, should think twice sometimes. Some articles pertaining to Real Estate here are inaccurate. Statements like after a slow start in the beginni...
$$ OPPORTUNITY HAS KNOCKED ! $$ Networking For Prosperity & Adventure $$
Jun 20, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 310 310 recommendations | email to a friend
Bring Pen & Paper for this great opportunity to learn about:  * Job search, Employment Training, Networking Skills & How Every Dollar Counts . **Snacks & Beverages provided.** WHEN : Wednesday June...
This Month in Queens Real Estate: JUNE 2014
Jun 19, 2014 | 3 3 comments | 343 343 recommendations | email to a friend
June 2014 Queens NY Market Update The pace of home sales rose in May after a slow start in the beginning of 2014. Inventory increased slightly again in May, meaning buyers should have a bit more ch...
Book Expo America 2014 Part 1: The Italian presence…
Jun 15, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 387 387 recommendations | email to a friend
  Originally Written By:  Tiziano Thomas Dossena for L'Idea Magazine   Book Expo America 2014 has brought a wave of foreign authors, either in the original language or in translation, and among the...
Book Expo America 2014 Part 2: The Authors Speak…
Jun 15, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 390 390 recommendations | email to a friend
Originally Written By:  Tiziano Thomas Dossena  for L'Idea Magazine   Javits Center was the center of attention for all American book lovers for four days at the end of May, with a series of events...

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Board discusses Glendale yeshiva expansion with center
Overcrowding at a Glendale yeshiva has led the owners to begin a dialogue with the local community board over expansion. Community Board 5 (CB5) chair Vincent Arcuri said he and other board members...
Jul 25, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Myrtle Ave businesses say 104th inspecting possible assault
NYPD denies assault, residents call for promised security cams
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NYC Lady Bulldogs find a new home in Glendale
Artistic Stich sports complex unveils new basketball courts
Jul 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Community plans to sue over proposed Glendale homeless shelter
DHS stands behind plan to house 125 families on Cooper Ave.
Jul 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Doe Fund workers prepare to start work on Myrtle Avenue last week.
Doe Fund brings cleaning services back to neighborhood
Following the recently passed $75 billion city budget, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley announced that funding had been set aside to bring back the “boys in blue” to the 30th District. With $61,800 i...
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/11/14-7/18/14)
Friday, July 11 Samuel Santana was arrested at 78-38 83rd Street for menacing by Detective Moon. Jarett Karkosza was arrested at 61-40 56th Road for third-degree assault by Officer Mays. Sanel Vuka...
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Germans Take Over Zum Stammtisch
Every four years we are blessed with the spectacle of the World Cup. Even though soccer is not the most popular sport in the United States, the tournament is still able to bring out the soccer fan ...
Jul 18, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Designs provided by Matthew Baird Architects
Plans to restore the historic Glendale Library
Design includes ADA accessibility for 80-year-old facility
Jul 17, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Community disputes EAS for proposed Glendale homeless shelter
Pols suggests fight to stop shelter a losing battle
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (7/7/14-7/10/14)
Monday, July 7 Mykhaylo Vivchar was arrested at the intersection of 65th Place and Myrtle Avenue for driving while intoxicated by Officer Toor. Stalin D. Gomez was arrested at the intersection of V...
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DHS addresses inconsistencies with Glendale homeless shelter study
Environmental study is in, but Samaritan Village is out of town
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CB5 chair Vincent Arcuri and other residents question the Parks and DEC representatives at the meeting
Unrest at Ridgewood Reservoir town hall meeting
Residents are skeptical of true intentions from Parks
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104th Precinct Police Blotter (6/23/14-6/29/14)
Monday, June 23 Edward V. Kruck was arrested at the intersection of 70th Street and 57th Drive for aggravated unlicensed operator by Officer Grefe. Hua X. Lin was arrested at the intersection of Bo...
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Local pols seek donations for starving food pantry
Toiletries, frozen veggies, bread and butter needed
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Concerns over city's new composting pilot program
Toronto officials are already moving on to a new design
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Study: 35 percent in US facing debt collectors

FILE - In this May 9, 2012 file photo, a Visa credit card is tendered at the opening of the Superdry store in New York's Times Square. More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released Tuesday, July 29, 2014, by the Urban Institute. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute.


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Music aside, Queen of Soul is pumped for fair food

FILE - In a Thursday, May 29, 2014 file photo, singer Aretha Franklin looks up while seated on stage during Harvard University commencement ceremonies, in Cambridge, Mass. Franklin, the Queen of Soul says she's looking forward to tracking down one of the powdered sugar-covered confections while she's at the Ohio State Fair to perform on Thursday, July 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — There's something beyond delivering a set packed with her hits that's got Aretha Franklin jazzed about fair season: the food.


2014-07-29 12:42:00 -0400
Syrian activists say rebels detonate bomb-packed tunnels in Aleppo, killing at least 13 troops
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian activists say rebels detonate bomb-packed tunnels in Aleppo, killing at least 13 troops.
2014-07-29 12:40:18 -0400