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Blogs You May Have Missed: Tax Tips for the Season of Giving

A round up of local voices.

 

The impending fiscal cliff may end up costing home sellers a significant amount of money if law makers in Washington do not compromise before the December 31st deadline. Capital gains taxes are poised to be raised from 15% to 25%.

But how does this affect the typical home seller? Find out what real estate professional Jon-David Lenard has to say.

One The Road With Johnny B: Being Dumb And Single At The Dickens Festival

This single guy had a shot with a cute girl at a local event and blew it. What did Carlisle Johnny do or not do. Find out.

Fighting Addiction Post-Sandy

Trauma/Disasters Often Present Challenges for those who Suffer from Addiction or Tend to use Substances to Deal with Negative Emotions.

Hurricane Sandy inflicted tremendous damage to those in the metropolitan area. In the hardest hit areas, there has been tragic loss of life, leaving many grasping for answers.

Strength for Life was able to share $4,300 in cash and gift cards to our neighbors who suffered losses in Hurricane Sandy.

IRS Offers Tax Tips for 'Season of Giving'

December is traditionally a month for giving generously to charities, friends and family. But it’s also a time that can have a major impact on the tax return you’ll file in the New Year. Here are some “Season of Giving” tips from the IRS covering everything from charity donations to refund planning.

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Jennifer Sloat (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 10:59 am
Thanks for reaching out to us. We are aware of the problem and should have it fixed very soon. SorryRead More for any inconvenience.
Madeline Pearl May 16, 2013 at 09:05 am
I had the same problem this morning. My inbox had around 50 e-mails from the patch. I deleted all ofRead More them and unsubscribed for new e-mails.
barbara s May 15, 2013 at 09:04 pm
Thanks Mike.... My daughter brought it to Sweetbriar today. she and the children were gettingRead More attached.....and we found out it is a baby gosling. But...still haven't located mom and sibs...I hope they can find a family for him...cute little fella! B
michael melnik May 15, 2013 at 08:52 pm
if you don't hear from anyone else you could try leaving it with the male and female here. I am offRead More st johnsland. comment if you are interested
michael melnik May 15, 2013 at 08:50 pm
I have had a male and female land in my front yard every day at 4 30. no ducklings though
KKM May 14, 2013 at 10:13 am
There's a 'Lost Dog' sign and a picture of a German Shepard in the window of Edelweis Deli.
Laura DeVito-adams May 13, 2013 at 05:05 pm
I just saw this dog running down sunken meadow rd. on Monday afternoon around 4:45. We tried callingRead More it but it ran into the st. johnland nursing home and wouldn't come to me when I tried calling it over. It looks like a shepherd mix and seems a little frightened. I called smithtown animal shelter but no one answered.
Jennifer May 13, 2013 at 04:38 pm
A dog matching this description was just on my street, Lyn Oak Lane, on Monday afternoon. I calledRead More Smithtown Animal Shelter but they wouldn't come. I tried to get the dog but he would not come and growled. The dog does not have a collar on.