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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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You Say You Want A Revolution?
Dear Editor: There is a unique spirit that binds and identifies us as Americans; it manifested itself on September 12, 2001, the day after the WTC terrorist attack, at the funeral of President John...
May 11, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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These Kids Today!
Dear Editor: It does make any sense to me that parents in this day and age would allow their teenagers to go on a trip to a foreign country, especially one with all of the problems that Mexico is ...
May 11, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marriage For Everyone
Dear Editor: Last month, our Governor David Patterson proposed legislation that would allow same sex marriage and many of us in Queens cheered. All New York families deserve to be treated equally ...
May 11, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 56 56 recommendations | email to a friend
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Less Sure About Torture
Dear Editor: In keeping with it’s commitment to honesty, the Obama administration has released the dirty secrets hidden by the Bush Whitehouse about our country’s support of torture. Torture is inh...
May 11, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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Where Are Traffic Improve-ments For Queens?
Dear Editor: Once again politicians have shown contempt and ignorance. They took away term limits against the publics twice referendum. Now, in Flushing, for the benefit of businesses they intend ...
May 11, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 55 55 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mourning the Late Kelly Breslin
Dear Editor: There’s a saying you’ll see in a lot of Irish pubs: “You’re a stranger but once…” It’s a sign that surely should have been emblazoned on the heart of dearly departed Kelly Breslin, who...
May 11, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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No Money Left For Handouts
Dear Editor: I am getting sick and tired of people asking for money. Everywhere you turn, I see requests for donations in the mail, in phone calls, and in the church. (I understand the weekly contr...
Apr 08, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arts Ed Needed for NYC Students
Dear Editor I am calling on the City to take an important step to restore quality arts education in New York City’s public schools. Having been a teacher and working with children, I saw for mysel...
Apr 08, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Michael Bloomberg Again – No Way!
Dear Editor: There are, I find, now five good reasons why local residents should not vote for Michael Bloomberg to become Mayor again. He has raised our residential property taxes some 30% during t...
Mar 19, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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One Way Bus Route
Dear Editor: Forced bussing during the Civil Rights Movement was warranted to help the fight for equality, and rightfully so. However, equality has been achieved, and it’s time for children to go t...
Mar 19, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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Reminding Readers About the YMCA
Dear Editor, I was so pleased to see your recent feature on Melvin Tse, the Executive Director of the Greenpoint YMCA. (“On the Record,” March 5) Sharing Mel’s story was a wonderful way to inform y...
Mar 19, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 40 40 recommendations | email to a friend
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Is it Feng Shui or St. Paddy’s Day?
Dear Editor: In Feng Shui, green is the color most associated with renewal, rebirth, health, healing and fertility. “Wearin’ ‘O The Green” should not be reserved only for St. Patrick’s Day but sho...
Mar 19, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tax Reform My Left Foot, Washing-ton!
Dear Editor; Gotta hand it to the architects of those Republican rhetorical ruse-rants. Their mastery of dysphemism and Euphemism raises it to an art form. “Raising the taxes of the wealthy”, is j...
Mar 04, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Slap in the Face
Dear Editor: If someone slapped you in the face would you support and vote for them? Or, if they spit in your face and you thought it was raining than you will vote for our prestigious Mayor Michae...
Mar 04, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 40 40 recommendations | email to a friend
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Charity Begins at Home
Dear Editor: We have enough H-bombs to blow up the world, so why are we spending so much money on defense? We are also spending big money looking for life elsewhere when we don’t even take care of ...
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Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 to stay alive

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard, right, saves a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews, left, during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO (AP) — All that tinkering with the power play, all the practice time and the tweaked combinations finally paid off for the Chicago Blackhawks when they needed it the most.


Sat May 25 23:33:15 UTC 2013
San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued

A kayaker pulls a raft with children around a flooded baseball park in San Antonio, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio International Airport recorded more than nine inches of rain since midnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead as emergency workers rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes.


Sat May 25 23:23:09 UTC 2013
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.


Sat May 25 23:22:12 UTC 2013