Nassau Bar Legal Clinic June 3 to Assist Mortgage Foreclosure and Sandy Victims
May 14, 2013
(Mineola, NY) – Many Nassau residents dealing with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy are now finding themselves in peril of losing their homes through mortgage foreclosure. Nassau County Bar Association attorneys have volunteered to assist homeowners concerned about mortgage foreclosure, helping thousands of families with advice and strategies to keep their homes during one […]
FHA Home Loans Look Increasingly Attractive to New York Boomerang Borrowers Due to Housing Market Upswing and Current Foreclosure Inventory
May 10, 2013
(Long Island, NY) Best Rate Home Loans, (http://brhomeloans.com/) a national professional network of approved mortgage lenders and loan providers who specialize in FHA loans and other low down payment options, reports that the “boomerang home buyer” trend is catching on in New York, and that these past homeowners who have been financially responsible in the last […]
New Mortgage Insurance Rules for FHA Home Loans to Begin in June
May 2, 2013
(Long Island, NY) In light of a major shortfall in its reserves, the Federal Housing Administration recently announced a big change to its mortgage insurance policy. Currently, home buyers only pay mortgage insurance premiums until they achieve 20-to-22-percent equity. At that point, the insurance can be dropped, which results in lower monthly payments. Beginning on […]
Tax Department Raids Twelve Capital District/Hudson Valley Businesses for Possessing Untaxed Cigarettes
April 25, 2013
“Roll-your-own” investigations yield ten arrests, untaxed cigarettes, equipment and records
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the arrest of ten individuals in the Capital District and Hudson Valley regions for illegally possessing untaxed cigarettes and untaxed tobacco.
The ten - all employees or owners of roll-your-own (RYO) cigarette outlets […]
Westchester County Insurance Agent Charged With Grand Larceny In Connection With Health Insurance Scheme
April 3, 2013
(Long Island, NY) Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of Financial Services, announced that a Westchester County insurance agent was arrested Tuesday on charges of grand larceny for taking $62,000 in commissions from the enrollment of more than 400 people in a phony category of insurance that did not exist.
Norman J. Michaels Jr., 61, was arrested […]
Seniors Invited to Brush-up on Personal Finances At Huntington Library Senior Money Management Seminar
March 15, 2013
Financial Attorney Leslie Tayne, Esq. Offering Free Advice
(HUNTINGTON, NY) – Just in time for spring cleaning and April’s Financial Literacy Month, Long Island seniors are invited to cash in on some helpful money management advice and strategies from Long Island Financial Attorney and debt specialist Leslie Tayne, Esq. (left) of Melville-based The Law Offices of Leslie […]
Hundreds March to Demand State Budget Aid to Restore School Programs
March 5, 2013
(ALBANY, NY) – Hundreds of parents, teachers and community leaders today urged state lawmakers to address a growing gap in funding levels between rich and poor school districts across the state.
The advocates took part in a Parade for Public Education led by the Cohoes High School marching band. The event, which included parents, students and […]
Cuomo Announces Fannie and Freddie Agree to State Request for New Rules to Accelerate Release of Insurance Money to Home Owners Affected by Sandy
February 26, 2013
Governor directs DFS to work with banks to take advantage of new discretion granted by Fannie and Freddie to maximize disbursements to New Yorkers for repairs
(Long Island, NY) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have agreed to the State’s request for new rules to accelerate the release of insurance […]
Senate Republicans Call for Immediate Audit of State Medicaid Program
February 22, 2013
Announce Senate Roundtable to Investigate Allegations of Complacent OMIG; Call to Action Comes in the Wake of Congressional Report on Alleged Waste, Fraud and Mismanagement Within NY Medicaid Program, Inaction of OMIG, Resulting in Potential Loss of Billions in Federal Dollars
(Long Island, NY) Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos and the Senate Republican Conference today called […]
Financial Support Coming To Nassau Victims of Hurricane Sandy
February 8, 2013
County Executive sends Economic Hardship Relief Bill to Legislature; announces waiver of County Department fees
(Long Island, NY) Legislation has been filed to provide economic hardship relief to the victims of Hurricane Sandy by providing a waiver of fees charged by County departments associated with the rebuilding effort, according to a statement issued by Nassau County […]
