The passing of a spouse can take a heavy emotional toll on anyone. Especially early on, newly bereaved widows or widowers may find it difficult to get through each day, much less focus on items that …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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9/14/17
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Simone Foster-Bedward, 30, a former teacher who came to Elmont three years ago from Kingston, Jamaica, was vomiting "a lot," she said, when she was pregnant with her first child, Shemaiah, and she rapidly dropped more than 30 pounds. Foster-Bedward was scared. But she had the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, a nonprofit agency, to guide her through her pregnancy. She's now fine, and so is her daughter - age 2.
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By Vanessa Parker
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8/17/17
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Desperately needed track repairs are causing what Gov. Andrew Cuomo dubbed the “summer of hell” for Long Island Rail Road commuters. There are conflicting reports about . . .
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8/3/17
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Dennis Lyons, the commissioner and honorary chief of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department, was recognized for his 50 years of service at a dinner in Franklin Square on June 24.
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By Vanessa Parker
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7/14/17
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Most financial professionals agree that you should save as much as you can, or at least 10-15 percent of your salary for your golden years1. If you’re not saving that amount, or need more to …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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7/12/17
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On June 1, which marked the beginning of hurricane season, Long Island residents in the know began preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.
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6/22/17
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A: Speaking from experience, the relationship between a financial advisor and his or her clients is incredibly important. Whether you rely on your advisor to help with retirement planning, saving for …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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6/13/17
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The New York State Public Service Commission announced last week that it had lowered New York American Water Company’s requested rate increase, granting a first-year increase of $3.63 million — less than half of the $8.7 million requested by the company.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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5/25/17
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A: What’s the best route to acquiring a new and reliable set of wheels? Choosing the make and model of the vehicle you wish to drive, as well as other factors like amenities and mileage are …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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5/12/17
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Island Harvest Food Bank is teaming up with the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service for the 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger campaign on Saturday, May 13.
In …
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4/28/17
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