Fireworks Highlight Local Independence Day Celebrations

By Thom Canalichio

In times of great turmoil and national strife, a holiday like Independence Day takes on a certain significance. The United States creeps ever-so-slowly out of recession, unemployment remains at a record-testing high, and a contentious mid-term election looms. On top of all that, an unprecedented environmental disaster continues into its third month in the Gulf of Mexico, as millions of gallons of oil gush into the sea, a mile below the surface. 

Greene County Blends Beauty and Convenience

By Joanne DiMaggio

Ask Linda Willer, REALTOR®, ABR, CRS with RE/MAX Realty Specialists what she tells a prospective buyer about Greene County, and she’ll say: “It’s beautiful. There are gorgeous mountain views visible almost everywhere in Greene, and you can’t help but smile when you look around and see all the beauty that surrounds you.”

Dorothy in Taxland: Overview

MAROTTA ON MONEY by David John Marotta

Many people who use tax computation software don't understand the changing structure of the U.S. tax code. They fill in the blanks, click “Compute,” and pay the tax. Then they forget about the torture until next year.