New York Changes Tax Law Affecting Online Affiliates
May 21, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) The State of New York recently enacted new legislation that addresses tax registration, collection, and other time-sensitive obligations related to affiliate advertising of tangible products. As with all laws, this law may or may not apply to a business depending on several circumstances. However, web based affiliates of online stores and web […]
Senate Measure Strengthens Child Sex Abuse Crimes Legislation
May 21, 2008
(Albany, N.Y.) The second of a three bill package to combat child sex abuse sponsored by State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D – St. Albans) has passed the Senate unanimously.
The latest measure (S. 1862) creates a new section of the law against using children in a sexual performance involving alcohol or drugs, making […]
The Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island Presents its Spring Neurological Summit
May 20, 2008
(Rockville Centre) The Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island (LMNI) will present its Spring Neurological Summit on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Melville Marriott Hotel- Grand Ballroom.
The summit, featuring a distinguished panel of neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, neurologists and pain management specialists, offers informative sessions on a variety of […]
GEICO Skytypers to be Featured Performers at 2008 Jones Beach Air Show
May 19, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) The GEICO Skytypers, the only existing World War II civilian squadron flying today, will be featured performers at the 2008 Bethpage Federal Credit Union New York Air Show at Jones Beach. The GEICO Skytypers will perform an aerial show for spectators “sky-typing” computerized dot matrix messages 10,000 feet up in the air. […]
Queens Kids Work to Save Historic Home of Jazz Legend
May 16, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) On Friday, May 23rd the second graders at the Holliswood School in Jamaica Estates will be honoring a jazz legend. The second graders in Ms. Passarella’s class have been learning about different genres of music for the past two years, but have been most impressed with the work of saxophonist John Coltrane. […]
State Senate Democratic Conference Supports Subprime Mortgage Moratorium
May 14, 2008
(Albany, N.Y.) State Senate Democratic Conference Members today called for the passage of bipartisan legislation to impose a one-year delay on foreclosure proceedings to allow New York families victimized by predatory lending to avoid the loss of their homes.
“In the first quarter of 2008 the rate of foreclosures throughout the state has increased by forty […]
H2M Encouraging Students to Become Engineers and Architects
May 14, 2008
(Melville, N.Y.) – H2M, a multi-disciplined Engineering, Architectural and Laboratory Analysis firm, has been helping teach students about the fields of Engineering and Architecture. By education students at an early age, about the various opportunities available in the fields H2M hopes to create future Engineers and Architects. Paul J. Granger, P.E. and Jen Curtin, Project […]
Senate Measure Allows Use Of Hearsay Evidence from Sexually Abused Minors
May 14, 2008
(Albany, N.Y.) Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D – St. Albans) sponsored a bill (S. 4390) that was unanimously passed by the Senate aimed at allowing the out-of-court testimony from a child less than 12 years of age to be admissible during a sex abuse trial.
“We must protect those who cannot protect themselves and […]
Fair Media Council Against Cablevision Acquisition of Newsday Media Group
May 13, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Cablevision Systems Corp has announced that it will buy Long Island based Newsday from the Tribune Co. in a deal worth $650 million. It’s expected that Tribune will retain a 3 percent interest of Newsday - valued at $20 million to avoid a capital gains tax from the sale. This leaves Cablevision […]
H2M Breaks Ground for the New Sayville Library on Long Island
May 13, 2008
(Melville, N.Y.) – H2M, a multi-disciplined Engineering, Architectural and Laboratory Analysis firm, helped kick off construction at the groundbreaking of the new Sayville Library which incorporates many green and sustainable features. H2M was commissioned by the Sayville Library to provide professional architecture and engineering services for the development of a new 38,000 square foot library. […]
