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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Inherited IRAs are Not Protected from Creditors
Jul 28, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 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 | 67 67 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 ...
Estate Planning Basics for Newlyweds – How to Get Prepared for the Unexpected
Jul 22, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
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 | 77 77 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...
Investors Corner-Real Estate
Jul 07, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
When selling your investment property, it is time to step up the ladder of Real Estate. Broaden your areas, and consider areas that are standouts for decades. With 35 years of experience, I can onl...
$$ OPPORTUNITY HAS KNOCKED ! $$ Networking For Prosperity & Adventure $$
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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 | 360 360 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 | 403 403 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…
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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...
Interview to author Tony Napoli.
Jun 15, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 857 857 recommendations | email to a friend
Recently I published a review on the popular book “My Father, My Don,” A Son’s Journey from Organized Crime to Sobriety, and I am now pleased to offer our readers an interview to the author, Tony N...

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Comic book artist shares his craft
by Michael Perlman
Jul 30, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
A professional comic book artist who has designed comics ranging from Batman to Superman to Spiderman is ready to educate and share his talents. Forest Hills resident John Stanisci is hosting the “...
BP and mayor remove eight Queens Library board members
by Jess Berry
Jul 30, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Removed members say they reached out to Katz, BP disagrees
Steven Shakarchy said he and his neighbors are in need of traffic safety measures.
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Residents say illegal parking at Rego Center is out of hand
by Andrew Shilling
Jul 30, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
With construction still underway for residential apartments atop Rego Center near the Horace Harding Expressway, longtime residents in the surrounding community say they are even more concerned wit...
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More senators seek military aid to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin heads the Cabinet meeting in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The meeting focused on measures to encourage Russian companies to pull their assets back from offshores. The United States and the European Union on Tuesday announced a raft of new sanctions against Russian companies and banks over Moscow’s support for separatists in Ukraine. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Alexei Nikolsky, Presidential Press Service)WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators joined their Republican colleagues Wednesday in calling for some U.S. military aid to Ukraine after receiving a closed-door briefing from senior Obama administration officials.


2014-07-30 18:16:12 -0400
Peterson, Garcia eye unification bout with wins

Danny Garcia of US celebrates his victory over Lucas Matthysse of Argentina following their WBC/WBA Super Lightweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, NevadaUnbeaten Danny Garcia and fellow American Lamont Peterson talked up a unification showdown for an undisputed light-welterweight crown Wednesday, but both must win next month to create such an opportunity. Both are favored in August 9 bouts in New York, with Garcia (28-0 with 16 knockouts) in a 10-round non-title bout against fellow American Rod Salka (19-3 with three knockouts) and Peterson (32-2 with one drawn and 16 knockouts) defending the International Boxing Federation crown against Puerto Rico's Edgar Santana (29-4 with 20 knockouts). Peterson wanted to fight Garcia after a January title defense against Canadian Dierry Jean, but could not make a deal. "I wanted to fight Danny Garcia next.


2014-07-30 18:14:53 -0400
House approves VA health care overhaul

House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., joined by Speaker of the House John Boehner of Ohio, left, and incoming Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., right, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 29, 2014, about a compromise bill to help veterans avoid long waits for health care, hire more doctors and nurses to treat them, and make it easier to fire executives at the Veterans Affairs Department. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly approved a landmark bill Wednesday to help veterans avoid long waits for health care that have plagued the Veterans Affairs Department for years.


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