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Townhouse Antiques Closes
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Bellport, New York, May 20, 2013 -- “This is a sad day for Townhouse Antiques.  After 12 years, we are adding our name to the ever growing list of antique shops closing on Long Island.  The recessi...
Madonna's work at Brady Court
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/ugly-battle-behind-peaceful-facade-brady-court-co-ops-article-1.1338347
Tracy Towers Representation
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/tenants-cheer-bronx-judge-postpones-rent-increase-tracey-towers-complex-court-fight-rages-article-1.1152703
Off-the-clock Claims Are Subject to Wage and Hour Lawsuits
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Off-the-clock claims are one source of wage and hour lawsuits. In an off-the-clock claim, employees assert that the employer forced them to spend time working ...
Timing Is Everything
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 78 78 recommendations | email to a friend
     While I was living in Nashville, I was continually learning about different plants and flowers that were native to the region. As I walked through a field one day, I spotted a cluster of dain...
This Month in Queens Real Estate: May 2013
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Queens NY Real Estate Market Update As the Queens housing market recovers we are seeing considerable increases in demand, resulting in a strong seller’s market in certain areas a...
New York City's Biggest Free Pet Adoption Event Ever Comes to Queens!
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
On June 1 st and June 2 nd , thousands of dogs and cats will be looking for their forever homes at New York City’s biggest pet adoption event ever – all for free. The Alliance for NYC’s Animals ...
Holy Roman Festival
May 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
May 15 - 19 175-20 74TH AVENUE, FRESH MEADOWS RIDES, GAMES, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT OPEN, WED THROUGH FRIDAY, 6PM-11PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2PM — 11PM FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION PAY ONE LOW P...
Flea Market
May 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
FLEA MARKET Transfiguration Parish Hall - Maspeth Sunday, June 2nd, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Vendors needed; please call 347-339-1362 Tables $25.00
FSLA Challenges ― How Does Overtime Work with a Fluctuating Work Week?
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
In recent years, the changes and complexities of wage and hour laws have made it difficult for small businesses to comply with regulations. Yet, with wage and hour lawsuits on the rise, small busi...

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