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NYC Bans Polystyrene Takeout Containers and Coffee Cups
Feb 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 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...
Astoria Characters: The Special Teacher
Feb 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Nicholas’ last name used to be Alexander. Text and photos by Nancy A. Ruhling Growing up, Nicholas Alexandrakos was always interested in his family’s history. With grandpa...
Has Your Loved One Been the Victim of Nursing Home Neglect?
Feb 15, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 123 123 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
Feb 15, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 117 117 recommendations | email to a friend
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 | 136 136 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)
Feb 14, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 142 142 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Astoria Characters: The Artist in Training
Feb 12, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Jose is from the Dominican Republic. In the spare bedroom of his apartment, Jose Mota is standing at a monumental work table, using an oil-paint marker to create the black...
MASPETH,NY-BUYING A BRICK 2F. VS A FRAME 2F.
Feb 05, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 328 328 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 ...
Astoria Characters: The Guitar Guide Guru
Feb 05, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 52 52 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Meet Mike, aka the Guitar Guide Guru. Text and photos by Nancy A. Ruhling How hard – or easy – is it to play the guitar if you’ve never done it before? Instead of answerin...
Astoria Characters: The Comic With the Punch-Line Life
Jan 29, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Michelle shows off her mommy mug. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling If you didn’t know that Michelle Adrienne Slonim is a new mother, you need look no further than the r...

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Man Shan Leung
Man Shan Leung passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the age of 82. Beloved Mother of Paul Y. Leung, Christine Wong, May Leung and the late Loretta. Loving Grandmother of 10 Grandchildren an...
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Joseph William Bialowas
Joseph William Bialowas passed away on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at the age of 63. Beloved Son of Margareta Bialowas. Loving Brother of John Bialowas and Marylou Pace and Brother-in-Law of Maryan...
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John Benintendo
John Benintendo passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the age of 62. Beloved Husband of Jacqueline Benintendo. Loving Father of Jonathan Benintendo, Matthew Benintendo and Christopher Beni...
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Jeanine Camille
Jeanine Camille passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the age of 77. Beloved Mother of Sidney J. Camille, Guilene Valcourt and James Camille. Cherished Grandmother of Alexander, Dylan, Benjam...
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Charlotte Fisk
Charlotte Fisk passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 79. Beloved Wife of the late Richard Fisk. Loving Mother of Richard Fisk, James Fisk, Michelle Schott, Gregory Fisk, Patrice ...
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Nicoletta Martucci
Nicoletta Martucci passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the age of 85. Beloved Wife of the late Dominic F. Martucci. Loving Mother of Elizabeth Picca, Michael Martucci and the late John Mart...
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Peter C. Falotico
Peter C. Falotico passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at the age of 93. Beloved Husband of Anna Falotico. Loving Father of Phyllis Sacaroff, Michael Falotico and Nicholas Falotico and Father-i...
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John Ingram
John Ingram passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at the age of 68. Beloved Husband of Eleanor Ingram. Loving Father-in-Law of Eleanor Walsh, Arlene Schmidt and John Ingram and Father-in-Law of ...
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Helen Karwoski
Helen Karwoski passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the age of 89. Beloved Wife of the late Sylvester Kruczynski. Loving Mother of Robert Kruczynski and Mother-in-Law of Margaret. Cherishe...
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Ronald K. Stemm
Ronald K. Stemm passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the age of 77. Beloved Husband of Sandra S. Stemm. Loving Father of Deborah Goldberg. Cherished Grandfather of Nicole and Matthew. Dear...
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Frank J. Casano
Frank J. Casano passed away on Monday, December 09, 2013 at the age of 86. Beloved Husband of Lucille J. Casano. Loving Dad of Joanne Russo. Mr. Casano was a United States Army Veteran. Mass of Chr...
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Frank M. DeRupo
Frank M. DeRupo passed away on Monday, December 09, 2013 at the age of 64. Beloved Husband of Peggy DeRupo. Loving Father of Lauren, Matthew and the late Michael and Father-in-Law of Tricia. Cheris...
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Joseph M. Zajkowski
Joseph M. Zajkowski passed away on December 10th 2013 at the age of 58 years. Beloved Brother of Geraldine Whyte and Regina Franklin. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Religious Service at Kodis...
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Rose T. Wilkanowski
Rose T. Wilkanowski passed away on December 10th, 2013 at the age of 89 years. Beloved Mother of Rosemary and Barbara Wilkanowski. Also Survived by Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Mass at Holy Cross RC C...
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Vincenza Imperato
Vincenza Imperato passed away on Friday, December 06, 2013 at the age of 80. Beloved Wife of the late Raffaele Imperato. Loving Mother of Antonio, Anna, Salvatore, Daniele and Eleonora. Cherished G...
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