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NYC Bans Polystyrene Takeout Containers and Coffee Cups
Feb 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 76 76 recommendations | email to a friend
Judge Upholds the 2013 Law Banning Polystyrene for Takeout Containers and Coffee Cups In 2019 restaurants must begin phasing polystyrene cups and containers out of use. This change is a result of a...
Has Your Loved One Been the Victim of Nursing Home Neglect?
Feb 15, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 158 158 recommendations | email to a friend
How Does Neglect Differ from Abuse? Finding out whether your parent, relative or friend has been the victim of nursing home neglect is vital for their wellbeing. Sadly, many elderly people are in s...
Matter of Van Patten—Undue Influence
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Probate Administration | Wrongful Actions There are certain basic legal requirements when a person transfers property, conveys a power of attorney or establishes a plan for the distribution of an e...
Legal Concerns for New York Restaurant Owners
Feb 14, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 164 164 recommendations | email to a friend
If you’re opening a new restaurant in New York City or the surrounding area, there are certain legal requirements you must put in place. You will need to choose a business entity and get your licen...
Certain questions are taboo for employers to ask in a job interview. The most obvious ones are questions that could be regarded as discrimination. If you ask these types of questions, you could be held liable if a discrimination lawsuit is brought against you. Do not ask questions that intimate at anything to do with age, race, color, national origin or birthplace, religion, disability, genetic information, gender/sex or marital/family status/pregnancy. (EEOC)
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2019 Is Here with New Salary Thresholds The New York State overtime salary threshold draws the line between exempt salaried workers, who must be paid for overtime, and those non-exempt workers, who...
MASPETH,NY-BUYING A BRICK 2F. VS A FRAME 2F.
Feb 05, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 353 353 recommendations | email to a friend
COLLECTION OF OPINIONS BY BROKERS IN THE AREA. BUYER BEWARE! BIG DIFFERENCE WHEN BUYING AN OLD FRAME 2F. HOME, MAYBE 100 YEARS OLD BY NOW, AND OR BUYING A YOUNG BRICK 2 FAMILY HOUSE, ESPECIALLY IF ...
Trump supporters still in denial-Why?
Jan 25, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 643 643 recommendations | email to a friend
How many Americans   are Pro Trump today, January 25, 2019?   It is hard to imagine, whether those who are still supportive of Trump knowing all the evidence put out so far, like how many staffers ...
Who's to blame the Parent or the two year old?
Jan 21, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 118 118 recommendations | email to a friend
Your opinion is needed to try and wake up the common sense in some people please! A child who seems to always get sick but walks around the house barefooted in below freezing weather Do parents hav...
Leo Vadalà’s “Some Grief, Some Joy” Will Move The Reader...
Jan 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 590 590 recommendations | email to a friend
Review by Tiziano Thomas Dossena Historical fiction  is a literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting located in the past. The term is commonly used as a synonym for the  historical n...
The Ever Changing World of Web Design & Websites
Jan 15, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 666 666 recommendations | email to a friend
A Brief Look Back and Look Forward at Websites It's a fact that the world of web design and websites is ever changing. New improvements in design and technology emerge all the time. Can you imagine...

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The Schmitt family returned to Woodhaven to take part of American Legion Post 118's annual Memorial Day ceremony.
Day of remembrance that won't be soon forgotten
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May 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 58 58 recommendations | email to a friend
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Francis Lewis ROTC march with the flags down Northern Boulevard.
VVA chapter looks for family members of veterans
Looking to return flags from military burials at Calverton
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American Legion Post 118 Host Annual Memorial Day Observance
In honor of Memorial Day, the American Legion Post 118 in Woodhaven hosted its annual observance. The ceremony took place at the Garden of Remembrance outside the 91st Street post, and community me...
May 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 84 84 recommendations | email to a friend
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This year's Garden of Remembrance, erected by Franklin K. Lane's ROTC this past Sunday outside American Legion Post 118 at 89-02 91st Street.
Because Woodhaven always remembers
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Rockaway Business Alliance awarded $100,000 grant
The Rockaway Business Alliance (RBA) has received a $100,000 grant from the city's Department of Small Business Services. The grant was given through a $1.7 million initiative called Avenue NYC tha...
May 22, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 97 97 recommendations | email to a friend
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Borough President Melinda Katz presents a proclamation to members of the South East Queens Chamber of Commerce.
South East Queens Chamber hosts business breakfast
Members of the South East Queens Chamber of Commerce discussed growing small businesses and developing Jamaica for those already living and working in the area at a business breakfast last week. St...
May 22, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 89 89 recommendations | email to a friend
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Queens Treatment Court celebrates 20 years
Participants get substance abuse treatment, other services
May 15, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 137 137 recommendations | email to a friend
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The marker representing Lt. Harry Joseph Schmitt, which has been part of the Garden of Remembrance these past 60 years.
60 years later, Woodhaven still remembers
He was a Woodhaven boy. He lived on Jamaica Avenue. He went to school at PS 97 and Franklin K. Lane. He delivered papers for the very newspaper you are reading, The Leader-Observer. As a young man,...
May 15, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 71 71 recommendations | email to a friend
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Shalimar owner insists diner not closing
The Shalimar Diner is going to be here forever, promises owner Chris Karayiannis. Karayiannis insists that the diner is not closing later this year, despite rumors circulating regarding its future....
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Community gathers at The Museum of Woodhaven History
Visitors encouraged to share their own memories
May 09, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 97 97 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lisa Kominos and Maureen Bermingham of the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation donate a mint copy of Woodhavenopoly to the Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society.
Museum launch all fun and one game
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May 09, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 71 71 recommendations | email to a friend
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Annual cinner-dance will honor Maria Thomson
WHAT'S UP WOODHAVEN
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Catholic Charities program offers opportunities for young adults
YAIP to expand to Ocean Bay community
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Paying tribute to four incredible artists
The Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society may be primarily known for its work engaging residents in the history of our community, but it is also working to bring attention to the different arts a...
May 01, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 83 83 recommendations | email to a friend
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Army vets to skydive to raise funds for nonprofit
Road Home Foundation aids injured vets, their families
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