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Townhouse Antiques Closes
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 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 | 7 7 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 | 6 6 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 | 7 7 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 | 10 10 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 | 11 11 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 | 12 12 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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Dear Editor: On Saturday, 17th April, we arrived in Maspeth as ‘Volcano refugees’ after having a week with our wonderful friends in San Antonio, Texas and then cruising on the Carnival Liberty. Ove...
May 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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The trouble with job fairs
Dear Editor: The only people who benefit from job fairs are those who host them. They get the brownie points or revenue that's generated from admission fees. How do you put together a job fair wit...
May 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilman Koo: I support Flushing Commons
Dear Editor,  The certification of the Flushing Commons development project marked the official beginning of a public review process that will feature significant amounts of dialogue, debate and in...
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 55 55 recommendations | email to a friend
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Late Budget? Not again
Dear Editor: The 2010-11 State Budget is officially late and right now, there is no public transparent schedule of how or when it will be completed from the Assembly and Senate Democrat Majorities....
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 46 46 recommendations | email to a friend
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It's time to reconsider Flushing Commons
Dear Editor: Flushing Commons is a huge development project proposed for Municipal Parking Lot 1 in downtown Flushing. It will affect not only the immediate area around the project. but all of the ...
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
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Run, Steve, run
Dear Editor: We have a man who was born in Glendale, Queens and wants to be governor. The man I'm applauding is Suffolk County Executive, Steve Levy, who has a record of achievements for the Count...
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hello Obama car, goodbye America
Dear Editor: What can we conclude about our form of government now that Congress has passed Obamacare? We are no longer a republic since this legislation violates the 10th Amendment. Further, we ar...
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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Save Senior services!
Dear Editor: There is no doubt that New York State is facing a fiscal crisis, the likes of which we have not seen in decades. As a result, Governor David A. Paterson has proposed a budget that incl...
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Glendale railroad crossing needs improvement
[Ed. This letter was originally written to MTA Chairman Jay Walder] Dear Chairman, I had the pleasure Monday afternoon March 8th of making your acquaintance on Vanderbilt Avenue and 44th St. Agai...
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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Census ads wasteful
Dear Letters Editor: While "For Chamber, 2010 census is serious biz" (Holly Tsang- March 11) made sense, other expenditures by the U.S. Census Bureau did not. Consider while the New Orleans Saints ...
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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A review of the new Kohl's
Dear Editor: I strongly object to the President of Glen Oaks Village, Bob Friedrich proposal to merge the Q76 and Q79 bus routes in a new single circular route. Friedrich has been stating for years...
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Legalize it
Dear Editor: "NYS a step closer to medical marijuana" (News From Around The Boroughs -- March 4) considering the merits for legalization of medical marijuana use is a breath of fresh air for those ...
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 46 46 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bus dispatchers unhelpful
Dear Editor: What is the exact nature of a dispatcher's job? At the intersection of Woodhaven Blvd. and Queens Blvd., there are several dispatchers who don't seem to do anything at all and it makes...
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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Restore Parks cuts
Dear Editor: As an advocate for fiscal responsibility, especially as our recession has deepened, I certainly appreciate that the State is facing an unprecedented budget crisis and must prioritize s...
Mar 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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Save state school aid
Government officials at all levels are wringing their hands over how to reconcile budgets with drastically diminished revenues. New York State is certainly no exception to this problem, with a proj...
Feb 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing

Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.


Sun May 26 00:04:39 UTC 2013
Spurs take 3-0 lead, beat Grizzlies 104-93 in OT

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) reaches for the ball during the first half of Game 3 in their NBA basketball Western Conference finals playoff series, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Danny Johnson)MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tim Duncan scored the first five points of overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-93 Saturday night and move a win away from the NBA Finals.


Sun May 26 00:03:26 UTC 2013
Today in History
Today is Sunday, May 26, the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year.
Sun May 26 00:00:40 UTC 2013