Q: I run a small business on Long Island with nine employees. I heard that the law in New York has changed concerning employee pay check deductions. Does this change affect my business and my …
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by Lois Carter Schlissel
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12/10/12
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Q: I live on the bay in Nassau County and have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Water has flooded the basement and first floor of our home, ruining everything. Our two cars, which were parked in …
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By Donnalynn Darling
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11/14/12
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Calhoun High School English teacher Jason Elias was driving when he got a call from his principal, David Seinfeld, in August. Since it was summer, when Elias wouldn’t expect to hear from Seinfeld, he figured something was up and had to answer, so he pulled over and picked up.
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By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com
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10/24/12
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Q. I operate a small family business in Nassau County. We pay all of our workers as independent contractors, but I am not clear on the distinctions between employees and independent contractors. What …
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By Lois Carter Schlissel
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9/27/12
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Q. I don’t understand, if my tax assessment was reduced why did my real estate taxes increase?A.This is unfortunately a common situation. The County, Town, Village and School budgets do …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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9/27/12
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Nearly two months after five Long Beach police officers and one recent retiree filed a $39 million federal lawsuit against the city alleging political retribution and civil rights violations, the …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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7/18/12
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Nearly two months after five Long Beach police officers and one recent retiree filed a $39 million federal lawsuit against the city amid allegations of political retribution and violations of their …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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7/13/12
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It’s not often that a teacher stays in the classroom for a half-century. Richard Herrmann did. The Central High School English teacher, beloved by his students, is retiring after 52 years. The 75-year-old Herrmann, who noted that “a lot people don’t even live to 75,” said it was a tough decision to give up a job he loves.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/13/12
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Starting next year, Oceanside High School seniors will be able to delve into fantasy worlds, study the art of comics, find out how Shakespeare shaped the world and more, thanks to new offerings from …
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4/11/12
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For the 28th year, the Irish Cultural Society will hold its annual writing contest this spring for high school students throughout Nassau County.
The ninth through 12th graders entering the …
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1/18/12
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