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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Q. I heard from my financial planner that 2012 is a great year to make large gifts. What are some ways I can make these gifts?A. In light of the increased exemptions, those who wish to make …
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By Patricia Galteri
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9/27/12
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Q. I co-own a family owned business, and the other owners have fired me and are refusing to let me see financial information, what can I do?A. Every business owner of a privately held company has a …
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By Erica B. Garay
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9/27/12
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Q. I have heard a variety of dos and don’ts when you are involved in a car accident, but if I am ever involved in a car accident what do I need to do?
A. Initially, determine if …
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By Michael D. Napolitano
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9/27/12
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Q. Our business has devoted a great deal of time, money and resources in developing unique and competitive internal operations and methods and in building special customer relationships and …
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By Kevin Schlosser
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9/27/12
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An entertaining Sunday at the Five Towns Community Chest Fair
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Musical performances and karate exhibitions were part of Sunday's entertainment at the 28th annual Five Towns Community Chest in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/23/12
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Strolling through the Five Towns Community Chest Fair
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Though the Saturday night showing of the movie "E.T." was postponed due to the forecast rain, the first day of the 28th annual Five Towns Community Chest Fair in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park was full of fun in the sun with rides, games, food and music.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/22/12
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The carnival comes to Barrett Park
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Camp Barrett, the village of Valley Stream's summer camp program, held its annual Carnival Day on Aug. 3. There was a bounce castle, dunk tank, slip and slide, face painting and numerous carnival games.
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8/8/12
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A battle for bragging rights at Barrett Park
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Valley Stream's village summer camp program hosted its annual Color Wars competition on July 19 at Barrett Park. Campers divided into the blue and red teams and competed in a variety of field day-like activities including a tug-of-war, obstacle course and a variety of relay races.
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7/25/12
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Celebrating Baldwin's big day
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As the sun began to set on Saturday night, I found myself in a familiar trail of cars headed towards Baldwin Park to catch the 17th Annual Baldwin Day celebration. At the gates, smiling, orange-vested officials directed drivers and pedestrians away from caution-taped areas and towards safe parking and bring-your-own-blanket picnic style seating for the
evening’s festivities.
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Michelle D. Somers
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7/18/12
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