- "Agreements to Agree"
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- "Time is of the Essence"
- Abuse of Power (Judicial)
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- Adult Establishments
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- Affordable Housing
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- Civil Rights
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- Corporate Residential Leases
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- DHCR
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President Obama will be in town on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, raising cash for the House Senate Victory Fund. Dinner and a photo will run you $15,200 a head. Here's a copy of the event invite:...
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NYCLA's Criminal Justice Section Cocktail Reception Monday, September 13, 2010 6:00 - 8:00 PM Celebrates the publication of the first edition of the New York County Criminal Courts ManualGuest SpeakerHon. Michael J. ObusAdministrative Judge for Criminal Matters, New York CountyThe...
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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." Most Voters Believe that Democrats in Congress Want to Raise Taxes, Increase Government...
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Overcoming overweight Listen to TipInterested?Take the Next Step From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I'm Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. About one third of Americans are obese. And besides what that does to their bodies, it also...
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NASA Accepting Applications For Aeronautics Scholarships NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is accepting scholarship applications for the 2011 academic year. The application deadline is Jan. 17, 2011. "We want more students to pursue careers in aeronautics," said Jaiwon Shin, associate...
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We deeply regret to inform you of the passing of Clarence S. Barasch on Tuesday at the age of 99. Clarence was a member of REBNY for over 42 years. During that time Clarence provided extraordinary...
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HIV Testing Is Now a Routine Part of Health Care in New York Change in state law requires health professionals to offer voluntary HIV tests to patients 13 to 64 years oldNew law also simplifies informed consent process, allowing for...
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QUESERIA CHIPILO INC. Recalls Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk QUESERIA CHIPILO INC. is announcing a recall of the following cheese products, all date codes up to and including September 26, 2010 - Fresco and Nov 25, 2010...
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Today's Schedule11:30 AM: The President meets with his national security team 12:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 1:00 PM: The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing All times are Eastern Daylight Time...
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DiNapoli's Office Completes Audit of City of Yonkers New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed the audit: City of Yonkers - Budget Review. "My office's audits of local governments improve their financial management practices," DiNapoli...
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See if You Are Owed Some of NY's $10.5B in Unclaimed Funds at Events Statewide New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state's $10.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in September,...
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Mark Levine for State Senate Dear Friend, Our last major financial filing deadline generated a groundswell of support. We can only extend another huge thank you for your generosity. Make no mistake--we'll need to draw on every contribution we've received...
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SCHUMER: IN LATEST TRICK, CREDIT CARD COMPANIES NOW FOOLING ORDINARY CONSUMERS INTO SIGNING UP FOR CORPORATE CARDS THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO NEW REFORM LAW--SENATOR PRODS FEDERAL RESERVE TO STOP THIS ABUSIVE PRACTICE With CARD Act Now Fully In Effect,...
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Dear Lucas, Thanks to you, it's working! Check out this article on the The New York Times City Room blog about our success so far. Michael Barbaro says that "The infusion of cash is a potent display of...
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MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND CHANCELLOR KLEIN ANNOUNCE NEW CONSTRUCTION AND OPENING OF 26 NEW LOCATIONS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR New Facilities Add More Than 17,000 School Seats, Largest Number of Seats Created for Single School Year Since the Creation of the...
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Melvin Ickes owned property in Rhinebeck and his deed contained a right-of-way for vehicular passage over a neighbor's parcel. When Ickes hired a paving company to repair the road, including a portion which extended onto Christian Buist's property, the latter...
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Dear Colleague, Please join us for the Lawyers Luncheon on September 8th for Kathleen Rice's New York State Attorney General campaign. The luncheon will be held from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Westin Times Square in NYC (270 West 43rd Street). We hope you...
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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." Partisan Trends: Democrats 35.0% Republicans 33.8% Gap Smallest in Five Years Wednesday,...
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We want to make you aware of important amendments to New York State's agency disclosure law just signed by Governor Paterson, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2011. The changes will impact residential brokers by requiring that agency...
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Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer -- District 26 Dear Friends, For most children, the beginning of a new school year means new clothes, new shoes and a new backpack filled with fresh supplies. But thousands of other kids across...
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U.S. Department of Transportation Strengthens Commercial Bus Safety with National Passenger Carrier Strike Force Yesterday, at an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Ann Ferro joined state and local officials at...
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Galaxy at the Edge Spiral galaxy NGC 4921 presently is estimated to be 320 million light years distant. This image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, is being used to identify key stellar distance markers known as Cepheid variable...
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Have a health advocate Listen to TipInterested?Take the Next Step From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I'm Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. Finding out from a doctor that you're seriously ill can send your mind reeling. So...
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New Report Details Men's Health in New York City, Highlights Potential for Improvement Heart disease contributes to longevity gap between the city's men and women Life expectancy for New Yorkers is at an all-time high. City residents born in 2007...
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Austinuts Wholesale, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Pistachio Kernel Products AustiNuts Wholesale, Inc. is issuing this voluntary recall of pistachio kernel products due to a recall that was issued by it's supplier California Delights, Inc. California Delights, Inc issued a...
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Today's Schedule In the morning, the President will participate in a call with FEMA Administrator Fugate on the preparations being made in advance of Hurricane Earl along the eastern seaboard. The President wants to ensure the federal government is doing everything in...
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MAYOR BLOOMBERG, MARIO BATALI, LIDIA AND JOE BASTIANICH AND OSCAR FARINETTI OPEN EATALY City's New Business Acceleration Team Helped Cut 15 Weeks from Eataly's Launch Process and NYC Business Solutions Helped Place New Yorkers in Eataly's 300 Permanent JobsSeven Italian...
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State Prison System Food Operations a Hot Bed For Corruption Meals and Gifts Traded for Millions in State Purchases Audio AvailableThe former director of the State Department of Corrections' (DOCS) prison food production operation and his staff routinely traded favors...
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Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Presidential Proclamation--National Preparedness Month, 2010 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During National Preparedness Month, we stress the importance of strengthening the...
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO LAUNCHES WIDE-RANGING INVESTIGATION INTO PATRONAGE, CRONYISM AND WASTE OF TAXPAYER MONEY AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR Attorney General Obtains Referral from the Governor for Investigation to Protect Integrity of the State Fair Subpoenas Issued to...
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Samuel Jackson was pulled over because he failed to signal prior to turning. Apparently, as an officer approached, marijuana smoke was detected emanating from the interior of Jackson's vehicle. And, when the cop looked inside, she saw a joint in...
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The Columbian Lawyers Association is hosting its annual Judges' Night Dinner on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. The ticket price (per person) is $135. For additional information, call 212-245-5822....
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There will be a fundraiser for Assemblyman Matthew Titone on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at The Veranda at Silver Lake Golf Course (915 Victory Blvd, Staten Island). The suggested minimum contribution is $100. For additional information, call 718-273-6126....
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Please join President Bill Clinton for a rally supporting the re-election campaign of Congressman Michael McMahon 13th Congressional District, New York Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow for Staten Island and Brooklyn Hosted By: Hon....
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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." 75% Say Congress Should Cut Its Own Pay Until Budget is Balanced Tuesday,...
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Fruiti Pops, Inc. Recalls "Fruiti Pops" Brand Mamey Frozen Fruit Bars Because of Potential Health Risk In response to the voluntary recall of Goya Foods, Inc. frozen mamey pulp, Fruiti Pops, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA is recalling its...
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We deeply regret to inform you of the passing of Jeffrey R. Brooker, President of Webb & Brooker, Inc. and a governor of the Real Estate Board from 1995 to 1997. Jeff was an active member of The...
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"Avatar" Director And NASA Focus On Earth Science Exploration In Psa Campaign James Cameron, director of "Avatar," the most successful film ever released, is featured in a series of new NASA public service announcements that describe the many contributions of...
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Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut-Butter Filling in Their 4 Piece Cream Cone Chocolate Truffle Collection and 12 Piece Chocolate Malted (or Malt) Cream Cone Chocolate Truffles Moonstruck Chocolate Co. of Portland, Oregon is voluntarily...
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Dear Friends, In her column in today's New York Times, Susan Dominus profiles Elle's Law, legislation I introduced and passed this year in response to the tragic case of 3-year-old Elle Vandenberghe, who suffered life-changing injuries when she was struck...
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Today's Schedule Today, the President will travel to Fort Bliss, Texas where he will meet with troops. Fort Bliss is home to troops who have served at every stage of the Iraq War, including troops who are redeploying back home...
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Surplus Auto Auction on September 1 The next NYC Surplus Auto Auction will be on Wednesday, September 1. More than 200 used vehicles are available, including scooters, trucks, vans and sedans! The auction will be held at 570 Kent Avenue,...
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Health Department Advises New Yorkers to Take Precautions against Dengue when Traveling to the Caribbean, South and Central America, and other Tropical Regions The Health Department is urging New Yorkers traveling to tropical settings to take special precautions to avoid...
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On Thursday, Barbara officially kicked off our September 1 money bomb -- an online effort to raise money and show strong grassroots support for Barbara, all in one day. The goal? To generate 10,000 individual pledges by this...
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The Public Advocate has launched a campaign to identify, track, and hold accountable New York City's most irresponsible landlords. Too many of our city's tenants find themselves living in deteriorating and unsafe apartments. Landlords are required by law to fix...
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After Margaret Healey, the rent-stabilized tenant-of-record of an apartment owned by 72A Realty Associates, permanently moved to Los Angeles, her roommate claimed an entitlement to succeed to the unit. When the landlord later filed a holdover proceeding, the New York County...
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2011 Thurgood Marshall AwardCall for Nominations! "DO YOU KNOW AN EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS DEDICATED HIM/HERSELF TO THE FIGHT FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS?" The Thurgood Marshall Award recognizes long-term contributions to the furtherance of civil rights, civil...
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Dear Lucas, Our opponents are pulling out all the stops to try and slow down Kathleen's momentum, and last week that desperation manifested itself with one of them pledging to spend a potentially limitless amount of his personal wealth in...
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Friends- Tonight at midnight is the final fundraising deadline before the Primary on September 14th. I NEED YOUR HELP. I have an ambitious field effort planned and I need to raise money from supporters like you in order to pull people out...
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Council Votes to Approve 15 Penn Plaza Development Council Also Votes on Legislation Improving Access to Information on Building Owners andBill Requiring the City Clerk to Provide Information on Same-Sex Marriages Last week, the New York City Council voted to approve...
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Dear Lucas, Ever since I was first elected to public office, we have worked together to improve public education, protect our environment, and reform our government to make it more responsive to the public it serves. I am very...
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Health Department Will Spray Pesticide to Reduce Adult Mosquito Populations Spraying scheduled for parts of Queens and the Bronx to help prevent West Nile Virus To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Health Department will...
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If you are planning to travel abroad, you should review the international travel information published by the United States Department of State (DOS), including new requirements and initiatives for U.S. citizens. In addition, you should be aware of the specific...
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Eighty percent of NYC Restaurants Are Achieving A and B Grades for Food Safety and Sanitary Conditions Health Department tally shows that nearly half of the of the first 250 establishments to complete graded inspections now have A's in their...
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Thought you would be interested in what New Roosevelt Initiative is doing to defeat disgraced Senator Pedro Espada and help increase the Democratic Majority in the New York State Senate in order to pass Andrew Cuomo's ambitious plan...
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