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Long Island’s New Homebuyers Secure Protection Against Hidden Perils as Amended State Law Takes Effect

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Farmingdale, Long Island – New homebuyers in Long Island now have a better chance of avoiding the unfortunate surprises that befell Ryan Schneider. After purchasing a house in 2017, Schneider discovered undisclosed flooding issues that forced him to relocate and shell out $90,000 in repair costs after a major storm last September. To address such concerns, a newly amended state law, passed last year and taking effect now, aims to provide greater disclosure about preexisting conditions of houses on the market. However, some believe that further measures may still be necessary. The 2001 Property Condition … Read more

Judge Melissa R. DuBose’s Historic Approval Paves the Way for Diversity on Rhode Island’s Federal Bench

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Providence, Rhode Island – The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary has given its approval to the nomination of District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBose to the federal bench. With a vote of 12-9, mainly along party lines, DuBose is now one step closer to taking the U.S. District Court seat relinquished by Judge William E. Smith. If the nomination is confirmed by the full Senate, DuBose will make history as Rhode Island’s first person of color and LGBTQ+ judge. DuBose’s nomination was put forward by President Joe Biden in January, following the recommendation of … Read more

United Federation of Teachers Funds Staten Island’s Legal Battle Against Congestion Pricing, Unveiling Hidden Alliance

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New York City – The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has taken the lead in a legal battle against congestion pricing, funding Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella’s lawsuit against the toll plan. The revelation by The Post’s Rich Calder sheds light on the controversial role played by the teachers’ union in this ongoing dispute. According to Fosella, UFT President Michael Mulgrew proposed the idea of a joint legal action, and the borough’s top elected official agreed. Fosella stated that his office worked closely with UFT to prepare the lawsuit, which has drawn attention due … Read more