TAX TIPS: Rules for Bitcoin

TAX TIPS: Rules for Bitcoin

BY PHIL GOLDSTEIN Managing Partner, Goldstein, Lieberman & Co. Bitcoin has been around for nearly a decade. But the tax rules related to “virtual currency” are still evolving. In fact, some Bitcoin investors may be in for a surprise when they file their 2017 returns. Tax matters will become even more complicated for 2018 returns because […]

Beware the Con in Uniform

Beware the Con in Uniform

BY DIANE DIMOND They blend in to veterans groups and military parades, and usually sport a hat or jacket displaying the logo of a branch of the service. They tell intriguing stories about their military exploits with highly trained and super-secret special operations forces like the Navy SEALs, Green Berets or Army Rangers. Some may let you see […]

BLAUVELT STUDENT AMONG THOSE TO EXPERIENCE AN “ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK”

BLAUVELT STUDENT AMONG THOSE TO EXPERIENCE AN “ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK”

Nearly 60 Widener University students took part in the national Alternative Spring Break program this semester on university-sponsored service trips to five locations around the United States. Though their destinations varied, the students were all driven to help others and expand their worldviews. Graham Skywark of Blauvelt was among those to take part in the […]

What’s Happening 4/12/18

What’s Happening 4/12/18

BY GEORGE J. DACRE A new exhibit will be on display called “The Mothball Fleet,” Saturday April 21 at 2 p.m. at the Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library in Garnerville with a reception in the Community Room. Contact corrinnemcgeorge@gmail.com for more info. New Generation Theatre for young performers is currently doing registration for “Cats” for its 2018 summer production, directed […]

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PRIVATE FROM POMONA BEGINS MILITARY CAREER

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PRIVATE FROM POMONA BEGINS MILITARY CAREER

Major General Anthony P. German, the adjutantgeneral of New York, announced the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve their community, state and nation. The newest citizen soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training were welcomed to their […]

40 ONEONTA STUDENTS – INCLUDING ONE SUFFERN GRAD – ATTEND 40TH ANNUAL AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION’S INTL. COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE

40 ONEONTA STUDENTS – INCLUDING ONE SUFFERN GRAD – ATTEND 40TH ANNUAL AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION’S INTL. COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE

Joseph Pirro of Suffern was among 40 SUNY Oneonta students who traveled to New Orleans recently to attend the American Marketing Association’s 40th Annual International Collegiate Conference. Pirro, who is majoring in Business Economics, is a member of SUNY OnMark, SUNY Oneonta’s chapter of the American Marketing Association. The club was awarded seventh place in […]