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A Friendly Reminder for Maintaining STAR Exemption

November 15, 2013
In order to continue to receive a Basic STAR Exception, homeowners in New York State must register with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance by the end of this year.  Senior Citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR...
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Family Justice Center

November 11, 2013
his past Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the opening of the Northtown satellite branch of the Family Justice Center.  The Center helps domestic violence victims find the resources that they need to move on with...
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Important Update Regarding Social Security Benefits

November 8, 2013
On Wednesday, October 30th, the Social Security Administration announced that monthly Social Security and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 1.5 percent beginning in 2014.  This increase...
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IRS Develops Rule on Same Sex Marriage After Windsor

September 6, 2013
On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court decided United States v. Windsor, a case involving a same-sex couple married in New York, where such marriages are authorized.  One of the women died leaving a substantial estate. ...