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Save Money On Prescriptions With BigAppleRX

Courtesy BigAppleRX [http://www.bigapplerx.com/]Prescription prices can often put a real dent in your pocketbook, and with cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s a great time to start thinking about ways that your family can save some cash. One easy way to accomplish this is

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Treyger Calls On FEMA To Conduct Review Of Insurance Companies Underpaying Sandy Victims

In the wake of multiple reports [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/nyregion/hurricane-sandy-victims-say-damage-reports-were-altered.html] that insurance companies underpaid Superstorm Sandy victims by altering damage assessment forms — from Manhattan Beach and Coney Island — Councilman Mark Treyger is calling on FEMA to conduct a comprehensive review of all Sandy payout

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Free Three-Day Sandy Neighborhood Design Help In Brighton Beach

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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 the bill which allows insurance companies to retroactively cancel the policies of fraudsters one step closer to law. The Senate bill was sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden, who describes

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Little Known Deadline Nears For Challenging Insurance Companies On Sandy Claims

Photo by Erica ShermanThe following is an unedited press release from the offices of Senator Charles Schumer: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on FEMA to issue a clear and immediate ruling that extends the statute of limitations for Sandy victims to challenge their insurance companies in court

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Sheepshead Bay’s Captain Jack Gets Spotlight For Building Business Off 100-Year-Old Salvage Laws

Source: whitecapmarine.netWhen boats in Southern Brooklyn get smashed, a certain captain comes to the rescue. The captain in question is Jack Schachner, and he and his lucrative White Cap Marine and Salvage business is the subject of a fascinating report by the New York Times report [http://www.nytimes.

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Thursday: Greenfield Hosting Unclaimed Funds Event

Councilman David GreenfieldThe following is a press release from Councilman David Greenfield’s office: > Councilman David G. Greenfield is partnering with the office of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to host an unclaimed funds event at his district office this Thursday. All local residents are invited to attend this free event

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Banks Hoarding $41 Million In Sandy Relief Funds Slated For Homeowners

Source: Eric Houser via FlickrStill waiting for your Superstorm Sandy insurance check? It might be at the bank. Apparently, major banks have about $41 million worth of Sandy insurance money, but aren’t releasing any of it until they are sure that the money will be spent on repairs, according

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Department of Financial Services Reps Stationed On Emmons Ave Today

Having insurance-related issues? (Of course you are.) Well, the Department of Financial Services, the state agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry and advocating for New York’s residents, has set up a mobile command unit on Emmons Avenue. The representatives will be available to meet with residents inside the

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Local Business Scammed Insurance Companies For Millions

The Staten Island Advance reported yesterday on two brothers arrested for operating a local medical supply business which scammed insurers for millions. Aleksandr Finkelshteyn and Robert Finkelshteyn are accused of submitting fraudulent bills to firms that carry no-fault policies for items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, iron lungs and oxygen