North Carolina Firm Recalls Pork Barbecue Products Due to an Undeclared Allergen HEALTH RISK: LOW WASHINGTON -- The Murphy House, a Louisburg, N.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,850 lbs. of pork barbecue products because they may contain an undeclared...
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MAYOR BLOOMBERG, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSIONER HOLLOWAY LAUNCH NEW PROGRAM TO RELIEVE WATER DEBT AND HELP PREVENT MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES New Program Part of 2010 State of the City Pledge to Help Distressed Property Owners At Risk of Foreclosure Mayor Michael...
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John Evans sued the City of New York claiming its discriminatory conduct -- based on his "mental impairment" -- forced him to leave his job. After the New York County Supreme Court granted the City's dismissal request, Evans appealed...
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Attention Members NYWBA cordially invites you for an evening of Fun, Fashion, and French Wine "A Closet Full of Clothes and Nothing to Wear" Wardrobe Consultant Adair Keating Weiss will moderate a workshop filled with "how-tos" and insider...
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On Wednesday, February 10, at 6:00 PM, NYCLA is hosting a free reading and book-signing event for They're Your Parents, Too! How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy (Bantam 2010), by Francine Russo, in...
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DOT OUT OF CONTROL IN DISABILITY PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM Comptroller's Audit of DOT Process Reveals 22,000 Official Seals Missing NEW YORK, NY - The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is not properly tracking its inventory and...
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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% Are Angry At Government's Current Policies Monday, February 8, 2010 Voters are...
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Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 08, 2010 Joint Statement by The European Union and The United States Calling On The Iranian Government To Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations The United States and the European...
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Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 06, 2010 Weekly Address: President Obama Calls for New Steps to Support America's Small Businesses WASHINGTON - In this week's address, President Barack Obama said that America's small businesses...
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CUOMO ANNOUNCES GUILTY PLEA OF WNY TRAVEL OPERATOR WHO SOLD PHONY TRAVEL VOUCHERS Destination Management Group of Buffalo sold trips to organizations to use as fund-raising, marketing or incentive tools, and then never booked the trips; Victims include Hospice...
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STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON REGARDING THE ORDER OF FORECLOSURE FOR RIVERTON HOUSES Last week, Governor Paterson issued the following statement regarding the order of foreclosure for Riverton Houses, in Harlem: "On Tuesday, State Justice Braun of the...
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STATEMENTS OF MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND SPEAKER QUINN ON BREAKTHROUGH AGREEMENT TO PRESERVE NORTHERN IRELAND'S POWER-SHARING GOVERNMENT Statement of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg "This is a great triumph of faith - faith in a shared future for all the people...
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EPA, Philadelphia Zoo sponsor Earth Day Poster Contest PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Philadelphia Zoo are sponsoring an Earth Day poster contest for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in EPA's mid-Atlantic region, which includes...
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Cousins Products, LLC, Issues An Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg, Soy, And Wheat In Spinach Vinaigrette FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Cousins Products, LLC, of Covington, LA is voluntarily recalling the following Spinach Vinaigrette in 16 oz. jars. This product...
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President Declares Major Disaster For The State Of New Jersey » More Information on New Jersey Snowstorm WASHINGTON , D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate today announced that federal...
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When Paul Arnold purchased a home from Gale Wilkins, the contract of sale provided that the sewage disposal system was in good working order. And an inspection, conducted prior to the closing, revealed no problems. Several months later, after...
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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." Game Day: 62% Plan To Watch Super Bowl XLIV Sunday, February 7, 2010...
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO FILES FRAUD CHARGES AGAINST BANK OF AMERICA, FORMER CEO KENNETH LEWIS, AND FORMER CFO JOSEPH PRICE Suit Alleges Bank of America's Top Management Hid Skyrocketing Losses at Merrill Lynch Bank of America Management Manipulated Federal...
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to benefit The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm at The Wild Horses of Sable Island Gallery The stunning photography of Roberto Dutesco's Wild Horses of Sable Island is the backdrop for our inaugural David Sheldrick...
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Dear REBNY Member, The Governor's Executive Budget calls for the extension of the Mortgage Recording Tax (MRT) to the filing of financing documents for cooperative apartments. We have conveyed our opposition to this new tax, especially during these difficult...
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Carlos Lamadrid, Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer &Elizabeth Mayhew, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Present the Seventh Annual Wednesday, February 10, 2010 The Allen Room in Frederick P. Rose HallHome of Jazz at Lincoln CenterBroadway at 60th Street,...
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NASA Invites Public To Tweet Their Way Into Space Next Week HOUSTON -- The Twitterverse and universe will converge during space shuttle Endeavour's upcoming mission to the International Space Station. NASA is inviting the public to send questions...
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Latino Unemployment: January 2010 By Angelo Falcon (February 5, 2010) Today, Keith Hall, Commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported before the Congressional Joint Economic Committee that: "The unemployment rate declined from 10.0 to 9.7...
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DiNapoli Urges DOT to Terminate Contract with Debarred Company New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called upon the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to terminate a $1.9 million contract with Bronx-based Steed General Contractors, Inc. Steed was...
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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." Politically Speaking, Populist Isn't Popular, But Conservative Is Friday, February 5, 2010 If...
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Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2010 President Obama Nominates Five to Serve as U.S. Marshals WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Obama nominated Loren Carl, Kerry Forestal, Gerald Holt, Clifton Massanelli and Scott Parker to...
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Toyota recall warrants clarity, prudence The Toyota recall situation is very serious. When safety is involved, it is crucial that consumers get their information from authoritative sources. In the current situation, NHTSA is one of those high-value sources. As...
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RELIGIOUS CORPORATIONS AND REAL PROPERTY In this article, we will take a look at Religious Corporations and Real Property. In our Fall 2009 Newsletter, we addressed New York State and New York City Real Property Transfer Tax Exemptions for...
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Pierino Frozen Foods Inc. Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Its Jumbo Shells with Cheese FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Pierino Frozen Foods Inc. of Lincoln Park, Michigan is recalling its 24 oz. packages of Pierino Frozen Foods'...
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United States Seizes more than 1,500 Cases of Food from Wisconsin Distribution Warehouse FDA acts after inspections reveal filthy, rodent-infested facility At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals on Tuesday seized a wide range...
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Policy Spotlight Ethics Reform In January both the Governor and the Legislature introduced competing ethics reform packages, and the Senate and Assembly later passed their bills, which Governor Paterson has since vetoed.While the inability for all sides to...
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Watching for worse depression Listen to TipInterested?Take the Next Step From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I'm Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. Everybody has feelings of depression sometimes. For others, though, it's not the blues, but...
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After the Morgan County Court convicted Orlando Rivera of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, he argued that police had illegally searched his car and that, during the trial, the Judge should have suppressed the introduction...
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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." 83% Blame Deficit on Politicians' Unwillingness To Cut Spending Thursday, February 4, 2010...
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ASIAN CARP REGIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO HOLD FEB. 12 PUBLIC MEETING IN CHICAGO Chicago -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on behalf of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee, will hold a meeting in Chicago on Feb. 12 to discuss...
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Heart Disease is the Number One Cause of Death About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability....
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BP MARKOWITZ NAMES TINA CHANG OF PARK SLOPE AS NEW POET LAUREATE OF BROOKLYN New "Bard of Brooklyn" envisions outreach into Brooklyn communities On February 3, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz announced at his annual State of the Borough...
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BP MARKOWITZ PLEDGES $2 MILLION IN CAPITAL TO REDEVELOP BEDFORD-ATLANTIC AND SUMNER AVENUE ARMORIES INTO COMMUNITY CENTERS On February 3, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz announced during his annual State of the Borough Address at the Park Slope Armory...
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The Importance of a Diverse Judiciary Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 PM House of the Association, 42 West 44th Street Registration:There is no fee for this program, however registration is required. Please join us for a reception...
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Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using...
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NEW YORK CITY PENSIONS WIN CORPORATE ADOPTION OF POLITICAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Comptroller Liu Calls for Similar Disclosure by More Corporations NEW YORK, NY - New York City Comptroller John C. Liu announced yesterday that three major companies --...
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Global Commodities Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Aahu Barah Brand Dry Apricot FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Global Commodities Inc. of Hicksville, NY is recalling its 0.50 lbs. packages of Aahu Barah brand Dry Apricot food treats because...
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We received this message from State Senator Liz Kreuger: Message from Liz . . . The Governor has introduced his budget and my colleagues and I are now evaluating his proposals. In my role as Vice-Chair of the Senate...
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Vanessa Lawson was walking along a pedestrian walkway, under scaffolding attached to River Bay Corp.'s building, when she tripped over a concrete block. River Bay argued that the condition was an "open and obvious" hazard, and the negligence case...
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THE ICLA DA SILVA FOUNDATION invites you to its First Happy Hour of 2010! Traffic Bar & Lounge986 2nd Avenue (bet. 52nd & 53rd St.)New York, NY 10022 Friday, February 26, 2010From 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmA special occasion to...
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Hon. Scott Stringer and Hon. Daniel SquadronHon. Liz Krueger * Hon. Jose Serrano * Hon. Adriano Espaillat * Hon. Deborah Glick * Hon. Brian Kavanagh * Hon. Linda Rosenthal * Hon. Daniel Dromm * Hon. Melissa Mark - Viverito * Vincent...
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NO SURPRISE THAT MTA'S CONTRACTORS ARE NOT ACCOUNTABLE TO PERFORMANCE STANDARDS NEW YORK, NY - City Comptroller John C. Liu stated the following in response to questions about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Inspector General's report finding the MTA...
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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." Wednesday, Feburary 3, 2010 President Obama has now turned his attention to the...
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Secretary LaHood Statement on Toyota Recalls Washington, DC - Today, Secretary LaHood made the following statement on the Toyota recalls: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood: "I want to encourage owners of any recalled Toyota models to contact their local...
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Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release February 02, 2010 Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Lead U.S. Delegation to Opening Weekend of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will...
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An Infrared View of the Galaxy This composite color infrared image of the center of our Milky Way galaxy reveals a new population of massive stars and new details in complex structures in the hot ionized gas swirling around...
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Looking for a place to chill this winter? Come to Winter Jam NYC! Saturday, February 6, 201011:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Central Park Bandshell Area (Enter at 72nd Street) Presented by the NYC Parks Department, I Love NY, and the Olympic Regional Development...
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On Sunday, Robert Knakal (of Massey Knakal Realty Services) posted this article to his blog: The Real Estate Industry Should not Get Too Excited About 4Q09 GDP Growth Hey, don't get me wrong. We should be happy that GDP is...
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Missouri Firm Recalls Fresh Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination Recall Release, CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-008-2010, HEALTH RISK: HIGH WASHINGTON, February 2, 2010 - West Missouri Beef, LLC, a Rockville, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately...
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Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on Ethics Reform (February 2, 2010) "Earlier today, I vetoed Uni-Bill A.9544/S.6457. This veto was a necessary step towards restoring transparency and accountability to State government. "While there are positive aspects of this...
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