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US Stocks Overpriced Once Again

Back in June of 2008, we wrote that the US stock market -- then at 1,377 on the S&P 500 -- was priced for poor returns. We were talking about prospective long-term returns, but as everyone knows, the market experienced an epic crash beginning just a ...

From RICH TOSCANO AND JOHN SIMON, Safehaven,  29 Oct 2009

Dentistry Duo Delivers Quality Care On Astoria's Broadway

It used to be you would go to visit your dentist with some trepidation about the pain you would have to endure. You would sit in the waiting room bored, staring into space, dozing, or reading last year's magazines. A husband and wife team makes your ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  7 Oct 2009

House OK's Extension Of Unemployment Benefits

Almost 90,000 out-of-work New Yorkers whose unemployment benefits are due to expire in December will get a 13-week extension under a bill passed by the House of Representatives last week, Congressmember Joseph Crowley reports. "New York has been ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: U.S. House of Representatives,  Joseph Crowley

Maloney's Spouse Ready For Flight Home

Congressmember Carolyn Maloney and her two daughters patiently awaited the return of her husband's remains yesterday from Nepal, five days after he died after scaling one of the world's highest mountains. It took several days to get the body down the ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Harvard Business School,  Harvard University,  Goldman Sachs

Runoff Elections End Primary Campaigns

Councilmember John Liu defeated colleague David Yassky two weeks ago in the Democratic primary for city comptroller, but he had to do it again yesterday to gain the Democratic nomination in the November elections, so the polls were open once again with ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: John Liu,  Melinda Katz,  Mark Green,  David Yassky,  Bill de Blasio

Gillibrand Has Plan To Crack Down On Financial Fraud Vs. Seniors

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand unveiled a plan last week to attack financial fraud against seniors, increase penalties for those scamming seniors, and increase awareness of criminal tactics against seniors. Gillibrand was prompted to take action ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Federal Trade Commission,  MetLife, Inc.

Crowley Applauds House OK Of Education Reforms

A comprehensive education reform bill that would be "the single largest investment in history" in college student aid, according to Congressmember Joseph Crowley, was passed by the House and is awaiting action by the Senate. Crowley explained the ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Joseph Crowley,  U.S. Senate

Tuesday's Runoff: Liu vs. Yassky, Green vs. de Blasio

City Councilmembers John Liu and David Yassky, who will face each other in a runoff election next Tuesday to determine who will be the Democratic Party candidate for city comptroller traded new endorsements following last Tuesday's primary. In another ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  23 Sep 2009

Related Topics: John Liu,  Melinda Katz,  David Weprin,  Mark Green,  David Yassky

Republican Challengers Ready To Take On Dems

Mayor Michael Bloomberg may not know it, but he's topping a Republican ballot line in the November elections that has challengers from the top of the ticket on down to races for Queens borough president and six city council seats. The mayor made the ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  23 Sep 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Michael Bloomberg,  David Yassky,  John Liu,  Mark Green

Split Vote Defeats Iannece And Vallone; Surprises In Primary Voting

Under ordinary circumstances, Paul Vallone and Jerry Iannece would be likely to succeed in their first attempts to win public office. Kevin Kim, the only Asian American in the 19th District race, was swept to victory by a surge of Asian Americans ...

From JOHN TOSCANO, The Queens Gazette,  23 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Kevin Kim,  John Liu,  Thomas White,  U.S. Republican Party,  Gary Ackerman

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