NY troopers ticket 903 cell-phone scofflaws (The Goshen Chronicle)

ALBANY, N.Y. State troopers handed out 903 tickets to drivers using cell phones during a four-day crackdown dubbed “Operation Hang Up II.”

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NY group to release school bus project results (The Goshen Chronicle)

ALBANY, N.Y. A New York transportation group is releasing the results of a pilot project that used digital license plate readers to apprehend drivers who passed school buses illegally.

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NY ban on texting, using PDAs while driving takes effect Sunday (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Associated Press – October 31, 2009 3:05 AM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s ban on texting or otherwise using portable electronic devices while driving goes into effect on Sunday.

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NY official: Decision soon on closed bridge (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)

ALBANY – The acting commissioner of New York’s transportation department said Friday that he expects to find out in a couple of weeks whether the eroded concrete piers on the closed Champlain Bridge can be repaired.

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Exclusive: Plea deal could end ‘man cave’ case

The case of the “man cave” could soon be over. Just days after a 22-count indictment accused two state workers of drug use, sleeping on the job and all-night parties at work, the men have been offered a plea deal carrying a year behind bars for one of the men — and no jail time for the other, the Times Union has learned.

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World Best Cars Now Available at The Most Affordable Prices

Japan is the best providers of the most renowned cars in the whole world. The Japan cars are known for their looks, sturdiness, fuel efficiency as well as costs. The whole world is enamored by the cars that the Japanese car manufacturers come out with. In the recent times of economic recession it is a well known fact that majority of the people all over the world are cutting back on their expenditures. The idea of buying a luxury car or for that matter even a small car is just beyond their means.

However the Japan cars manufacturers have come up with one of the most practical idea of providing their customers with the affordable used cars. There are some online market places that provide the opportunity to the admirers of the Japan cars to acquire one of their most cherished cars in the easiest of manners.

These online marketplaces can provide you with the plethora of options among the various types of Japan cars. The luxury cars, the mid section cars, and the sports utility vehicles are all available at these market places.

Once you have made the choice of the type of the car that you wish to buy you would be immediately taken to the website of the car manufacturer. The inventory that these online marketplaces of Japanese cars for sale have is updated and can provide you with the information on the latest affordable used cars.

So just go ahead and buy the most admired cars in the world even in the times of recession.

Why Interstate Movers are so Necessary?

Long distance moving can be a very stressful event. But you can forego the stress by getting organized and planning in a nice way so that your family can be shifted smoothly. The movers provide you with the services of the interstate movers and the local movers in order to make your relocation not only cost effective but thoroughly pleasing and effectual. 

The legitimate interstate movers conduct operation with the professionals in this industry that are committed to unparalleled services. Once you are ready for moving, you can ask the representatives of the interstate movers, about the rates. But how will you find legitimate interstate movers?  In case you are interested in certain two men and a truck, then just see whether they have an MC number or not. Any mover who is advertising his services should have an MC number displayed on the website. You can cross check the number with the Department of Transportation.

The interstate movers have to publish their rates and it is legally mandatory. This document is also known as ‘tariff’. Some people confuse whether the movers can provide with the estimates. However, the movers are not required to provide you with the estimates. Even you get an estimate, get it in writing as the verbal estimates are of no use. The written estimate should state its binding or nonbinding nature.

What is a nonbinding estimate that is provided by your two men and a truck? A nonbinding estimate means that you have got an approximate cost of moving. Also this estimate should clearly state the fact that it is nonbinding. The ultimate weight depends on the actual weight of your possessions on which the concluding rate is based. There are other charges included in the final document.

What is a binding estimate provided by your two men and a truck? If you get a binding estimate in writing, then you will be charged the price that is mentioned in the estimate. However, you must remember that even if the total weight of your possessions is lower than the estimate, you still have to pay the price that has been agreed upon. The interstate movers make binding estimates that cover the goods and the services which are mentioned in the estimate. In case you require an extra service or the weight is added, you might have to pay extra amount on top of the set cost.

Once you are ready to load, your two men and a truck will require providing you with the following information:

• Estimate copy
• Brochure copy that mentions your rights and responsibilities while moving
• Information on neutral dispute settlement 
• Phone number of the interstate movers for enquiries or complaints

After this you will get Order for Service document that is both signed by you and the mover. You also receive the Bill of Lading that bears the mover’s name and the list of your belongings. Once you have received this delivery, you get a copy of the completed Bill of Lading.

Incorporating Out-of-State

During my initial consultations with new clients, I am frequently asked about setting up Corporations and LLCs. Here are a few common questions/misconceptions about forming a corporation or LLC in a different state than you live in:

Q: I am a New York resident and business owner. I have been told that I can save a great deal of tax each year if I establish my company in a tax-free state. Is it really this easy to avoid New York State income taxes?

A: No, it is not that simple. The way New York handles multi-state tax issues is by allowing a credit against NY income taxes equal to the amount of income taxes paid to other states. If you are a full-year or part-year resident of NY and if any part of your income was taxed by another state, local government, or the District of Columbia, you may claim a credit against your NY State tax. Therefore, if your income is not taxed by the other state, your credit against NY income tax equals zero and you end up paying the full NY income tax rate.

Q: What about other benefits of establishing my business in another state such as the anonymity provided by Nevada Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)?

A: Though Nevada is heralded as a state that provides business owners anonymity, this only holds true for shareholders of a Nevada corporation, not a Nevada LLC. Members and managers of a Nevada LLC must be disclosed on annual reports that immediately become public information. Additionally, if you are involved in arms-length transactions with your clients and/or customers, they meet you face-to face and they know who you are. Therefore anonymity is only valuable in certain industries where that face-to-face contact is not prevalent. Further, by establishing your New York-based business in Nevada, you will have to undergo additional filing fees in order to do business and report your business activity in NY.

Q: With all the talk about establishing entities out-of-state, what is my best course of action?

Unless you are operating a large business, most small and mid-size companies are better off establishing their business in the state that they plan to do business in. This ensures that you do not have to shoulder the burden of additional reporting requirements, administrative provisions, state filing fees, accounting fees, and legal fees. Consult with both your attorney and your CPA before going online to setup a company in a different state.

Odds & Ends @ the End of the Week

Nippertown — Fri Oct 30 12:00:00 UTC 2009 The fine folks from Art for Animals have organized the art exhibition “The Dog Show: When the Model Barks,” which opens at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center on Sunday (November 1). The exhibit features artwork from more than three dozen established a… about: art Be Here Now Bill Anderson Dennis Calero Fred Hembeck George Drew Grace Slick Halloween Human Interest Jack-O-Lantern Hall of Fame-worthy John Hebert Laurie Anderson non-sports cards Paul Abram Ramona Fradon Richard Serra Spencertown Academy Arts Center Sylvia Placey Todd Dezago William Wegman Wolf Road Holiday Inn writer

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It’s The Weekend!

Nippertown — Fri Oct 30 12:00:00 UTC 2009 MUSIC: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Troy Night Out arts walk @ various locations, Troy (FREE) Zs with Little Women @ EMPAC at RPI, Troy “Tribute to Nick Brignola” with Lee Shaw, Brian Patneaude, David Calarco, more @ the Van Dyck, Schenectady Skid Row (minus Seb… about: Albany Chamber Music Bard College Be Here Now Bing Bamboo Brian Patneaude Cale Clifton Park David Calarco Dean Batstone Dunbar Elizabeth Cook Entertainment_Culture Ernie Williams Ethel Guy Clark Head Herb Alpert Jam Cafe John Cage Lani Hall Lee Shaw Lola Nick Brignola Patrick Ball Rhonda Vincent Rhonda Vincent & the Rage Richard Julian Saratoga Sea of Trees Sebastian Bach Sergeant Shawn Colvin Troy Night Troy Savings Bank Music Valentine’s Music Hall Washington Avenue Armory at: Valentine’s The Linda

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