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Dec 6, 2023

Gay Sports Group Criticizes Football Players Over Beliefs

During the previous week, the National Football League allowed players to wear custom cleats that promote awareness to a certain topic or promote a charitable organization that is doing positive things off the field.

Dec 6, 2023

Wayne R. Sill, Marine, Business Owner

Wayne R. Sill of Shoreham, a former Brookhaven Town GOP Zone Leader and Committeeman, passed away at age 79. The U.S. Marine and Veterans Advocate had his own business, Sill's Oil Service, and worked in the Brookhaven Parks Department. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Dec 6, 2023

Israel Resumes Strategic Strikes in Gaza Post Truce Failure

Israel Resumes Strategic Strikes in Gaza Post Truce Failure

Dec 6, 2023

The Expulsion of Rep. George Santos: Unpacking GOP Divisions, Public Implications, and Congressional Precedent

The Expulsion of Rep. George Santos: Unpacking GOP Divisions, Public Implications, and Congressional Precedent

Dec 6, 2023

Chancellor Blasted Over School Violence

Chancellor Blasted Over School Violence

Dec 6, 2023

New York's Leadership Crisis: Dwindling Confidence in Adams and Hochul Revealed in Polls

New York's Leadership Crisis: Dwindling Confidence in Adams and Hochul Revealed in Polls

Dec 6, 2023

Irrevocable Trusts and the Grantor Trust Rules

A: For many clients the idea of creating and funding an Irrevocable Trust with an end goal of protecting assets should the need for long term care arise raises questions and concerns about the potential tax implications. Specifically, questions surrounding taxation of the assets that are transferred to the trust and concerns about losing property tax exemptions such as STAR and Enhanced STAR are common in our practice.

Dec 6, 2023

We All Get Heavier As We Age – Even Our Boats! Or "Physician, Heal Thyself"; Luke 4:23 *

As we (probably) all make New Year's resolutions to go on a diet, we keep getting reminded that we are getting heavier as we get older. No matter where we turn, someone is telling us that we are getting fat and need to be thinner!

Dec 6, 2023

You're Not Alone

If your life has been impacted by feelings of anxiety or fear you are not alone. Please consider the following:

Nov 29, 2023

Defense Secretary's Kyiv Visit Amid GOP Concerns

Defense Secretary's Kyiv Visit Amid GOP Concerns

Nov 29, 2023

Hateful Slogan Condemned

Hateful Slogan Condemned

Nov 29, 2023

Fire Concerns Over Lithium Batteries

Fire Concerns Over Lithium Batteries

Nov 29, 2023

Court Clamps Down on Political Use of Voting Laws

Court Clamps Down on Political Use of Voting Laws

Nov 29, 2023

January 6 Footage Release Sparks Fresh Debate Ahead of Midterms

January 6 Footage Release Sparks Fresh Debate Ahead of Midterms

Nov 29, 2023

Bill to List Tranq as a Controlled Substance

The powerful drug Xylazine, used by veterinarians to sedate large animals, will be listed as a Controlled Substance under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano to help combat the scourge of overdose deaths sweeping across the state.

Nov 29, 2023

Hochul Vetoes Retail Theft Bill

Hochul Vetoes Retail Theft Bill

Nov 29, 2023

Sexual Assault Allegations Flood In at Survivor's Act Deadline

Sexual Assault Allegations Flood In at Survivor's Act Deadline

Nov 29, 2023

NYC Budget Cuts Triggered by Migrant Crisis, Mayor Adams Says

NYC Budget Cuts Triggered by Migrant Crisis, Mayor Adams Says

Nov 29, 2023

Dean Murray's "Challenged Materials" School Bill

Dean Murray's "Challenged Materials" School Bill

Nov 29, 2023

How Your Home May Impact Long-Term Medicaid

A: Depending on the type of Medicaid one is applying for, under certain circumstances one's primary residence will be exempt for purposes of determining Medicaid eligibility. However, certain events can cause the home to lose its exempt status, and even if the home is disregarded for eligibility purposes Medicaid still may be able to place a lien on the property to recover the value of services provided.

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Retail grocery antitrust claim assignee sues Keurig Green Mountain for alleged monopolization of coffee markets

A company holding antitrust claims from a major grocery retailer has filed suit against Keurig Green Mountain, alleging the coffee giant used unlawful tactics to dominate the single-serve brewer and K-Cup markets.