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Pompeo to Relay ‘Important Info’ to Trump After Talks on Saudi Oil Field Attacks

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday he has “important information” for President Donald Trump about how to respond to the recent attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities after meeting with leaders in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. By: Carla Babb The top U.S. diplomat said there was “enormous consensus” that Iran was […]

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September 20, 2019
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Has Your Lawyer Been Overcharging You? Watch Out for “Block Billing”

Ever been overcharged by a lawyer? Join the club. “There is potentially a 10% to 30% chance of legal bills for overcharging or over-inflation of hours disguised as blocks analyzing this or focusing on that,” Ryan Loro, president of Philadelphia-based SIB Legal Bill Review, a service that monitors legal charges, recently told the New York […]

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September 19, 2019
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Why Do NYC Developers Falsify Records on How Tall Their Bldgs Are?

They say size doesn’t matter, but in real estate, it does. That’s why some maintain that expensive buildings in the city aren’t quite as tall as advertised. By: David Ben Hooren “For a small pool of New York buyers, a floor in the 90s is the new Park Avenue address — and developers are fudging […]

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September 19, 2019
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NYC’s Pace University Sued for Discrimination by Jewish Prof

Have observant Jews and older teachers been selectively expunged from the Math Department of Pace University in New York City? A one-time professor claim’s it’s true, and is suing the school. By David Ben Hooren Yarmulke-wearing Jonathan Gersch, an adjunct math and statistics professor at Pace for nearly two decades, is seeking a half-million dollars […]

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September 19, 2019
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Israeli Elections Update: 95% of Vote Counted: Blue & White Leads Likud by 33-32

With 95% of the vote counted, Blue and White leads Likud by one seat. But the two major blocs are even at 56 seats. Edited by: JV Staff The vote count from Tuesday’s election is heading toward completion. With 95 percent of the vote counted, Blue and White leads by one seat, 33-32, according to […]

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September 19, 2019
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White House Names Robert O’Brien as New National Security Adviser

President Trump named Robert O’Brien on Wednesday as his new National Security Adviser, replacing John Bolton who was allegedly fired from his position last week. Edited by: JV Staff “I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O’Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the […]

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September 19, 2019
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Trump: ‘Many Options’ to Respond to Iranian Attacks on Saudi Oil Fields

President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. has “many options” in addition to military strikes to respond to Iran’s missile and drone attacks that knocked out half of Saudi Arabia’s oil production last weekend. Edited by: JV Staff “We’re in a very strong position,” Trump told reporters on an airport tarmac in California as he headed […]

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September 19, 2019
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NY Yankees Fans Roiled at 40% Hike in Ticket Prices in Last 3 Years

A 41-game plan in the upper deck cost at iconic Yankee Stadium in the Bronx cost a staggering $1,664 in 2018, but jumped to $2,067 this season, and will cost $2,327 in 2020 — a 40 percent hike over three years. By: David Ben Hooren The New York post interviewed a fan Justin Some from […]

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September 19, 2019
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Will the NYS Rent Guidelines Board Approve Increases on Empty City Apts?

The question of whether or not increases in rent okayed by the Rent Guidelines Board can be applied to empty apartments is being discussed, with no decisions yet in sight. By: Lucy Alcindor Since New York’s rent stabilization law was passed, landlords have been seeking clarity on this and other matters. As New York State’s […]

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September 19, 2019
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Cuomo Declares Health Crisis; Issues Exec Action to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

Following the tragic vaping-related illnesses and deaths that have recently come to light, New York State has banned all flavors of e-cigarettes, except tobacco and menthol. The announcement was made on Sunday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who declared a public-health crisis. “This is a burgeoning health crisis,” Cuomo said. By: David Ben Hooren As reported […]

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September 19, 2019
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