Local churches and synagogues may get a helping hand from the federal government, in the form of grants to repair damage they sustained in Hurricane Sandy. With a vote of 354-72, the House of Representatives approved legislation on Feb. 13 that would extend to houses of worship the same eligibility for federal disaster relief grants as any other nonprofit organization.
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By Jeffrey Bessen
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2/20/13
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Q: Has New York State enacted new estate and gift tax laws to follow the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, signed into law on January 2, 2013?
A: No. The State of New York has its own …
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By Nathaniel Corwin
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2/18/13
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Q: I have a business which employs 54 full time workers and 15 part time workers, and I am only now considering signing up for a health insurance plan. How is Obamacare going to impact my …
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By Paul Millus
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2/18/13
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Q: How did the fiscal cliff deal affect federal estate and gift taxes?
A: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 which was signed into law on January 2, 2013 will greatly facilitate prudent estate …
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By Nathaniel L. Corwin
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1/17/13
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Q: If I filed a report with FEMA about the recent damage to my home from Hurricane Sandy, will those records be public and accessible to future home buyers when I look to sell? Alternatively, if they …
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By Abraham B. Krieger
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1/11/13
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Making sure students treat one another with compassion and respect through education is nothing new for Valley Stream’s four school districts, but now, a statewide law requires all districts to end harassment in schools.
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By Brian Croce
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1/4/13
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School lunches got a bit healthier this year as part of new federal regulations to improve child nutrition and curb the growing problem of obesity. But the changes have not been received positively — especially not by children and parents who say that portion sizes are too small and that too much unwanted food is going to waste.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/12/12
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Q: Why am I reading and hearing so much lately about estate and gift taxes?A: The favorable estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax changes that were put in place …
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By Patricia Galteri
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11/21/12
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Exhibits and more...
Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European …
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11/15/12
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Bring back the Explainer in Chief! The last time I understood a policy presentation was when former President Bill Clinton explained the economy, the debt and taxes to us at the Democratic National Convention.
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10/11/12
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