Government

Sep
03

Locals Say Speed Camera Placed At Belt Parkway Exit Ramp Is Unfair

Neighbors are crying foul over what appears to be a high-tech speed trap, after learning that the Department of Transportation
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Jun
17

Grimm’s Campaign Fundraising Is Tanking, But Now He Has Permission To Fundraise For Legal Defense

Amid legal troubles connected to a 20-count indictment for mail fraud, tax evasion and perjury [/grimm-healthalicious-charges/], Congressman Michael Grimm’s
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Mar
27

Senate Passes Anti-Fraud Bill Allowing Auto Insurance Companies To Retroactively Cancel Policies

Source: Nathan James/FlickrLegislation aimed at reducing auto insurance fraud in New York State passed the Senate on Monday, bringing
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Jan
10

Community Board 11’s Meeting: Graffiti And The Law Of The Gavel

Community Board 11 met last night. As no resolutions or proposals were in the agenda, the members of the board
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Oct
31

Heaping Servings Of Halloween Humor With Tax Tips On The Side

Joseph Reisman’s Halloween costume. Source: SkreenedTelling Tips [/tag/telling-tips/] is a series of articles from local experts to help
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Aug
22

What’s New In Taxes

Source: DarwinsMoney.comTelling Tips [/tag/telling-tips/] is a series of articles from local experts to help you save money, make
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Jun
07

Council Mulls 10 Storm Preparedness Bills After Sandy

A Sheepshead Bay home after Sandy.Ten bills will be introduced in the New York City Council this month addressing
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Mar
27

Greenfield Proposes Bill To Decrease “Gotcha” Tickets

Photo by Erica ShermanCity Councilman David Greenfield believes that the lack of proper knowledge on laws and codes is the
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Dec
27

Is Santa Claus On The IRS “Naughty” List?

Source: Bart Fields / FlickrTelling Tips [/tag/telling-tips/] is a series of articles from local experts to help you save money,
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Oct
08

A Tale Of Two Cities: Chicago and New York – Part 1 Of 2

All photos by and courtesy of Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Hey, let’s give Chicago top billing for a
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