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Bronx Tech Meet-up Tonight, February 25

Bronx Tech Meet-up Tonight, February 25

The Digital.NYC Five-Borough Tour comes to the Bronx Tonight’s Digital.NYC Bronx Tech Meet-up is a chance for all New Yorkers to connect to the city’s vibrant and growing tech ecosystem, and the jobs plus opportunities it generates. The meeting takes […]

Your Income Tax Rate– Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 8

Your Income Tax Rate– Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 8

So, why was it so important to go over the prior chapters of our Income Tax Series: Chapter 2 INCOME & DEDUCTIONS Chapter 3 FAMILY & EDUCATION Chapter 4 INVESTING Chapter 5 BUSINESS Chapter 6 RETIREMENT Chapter 7 ESTATE PLANNING   Because if you did not […]

Media News: Crain’s New York lays off 40 percent of editorial staff 

Sadly another media company is circling the drain. Yesterday, Crain’s New York Business revealed that it laid off a dozen reporters and editors – 40 percent of its full-time editorial staff. Crain’s publisher Jill Kaplan cited a need to “re-align […]

by · February 13, 2015 · Business, News
Estate Planning & Taxes – Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 7

Estate Planning & Taxes – Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 7

E S T A T E  P L A N N I N G Seize opportunities while they’re available Now that estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions and rates no longer are scheduled to expire, estate planning may […]

Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 5 – Small Business & Taxes

Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 5 – Small Business & Taxes

Tax planning could be a challenge for businesses this year. As of this writing, several valuable tax breaks that expired Dec. 31, 2013, have not been revived by Congress. In addition, some significant tax-related changes under the ACA require attention. […]

Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 4 – Investing & Taxes

Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 4 – Investing & Taxes

INVESTING. No easy task: Tax planning for investments involves many considerationsWhen it comes to tax planning and your investments, it can be difficult to know where to start. First, tax treatment of investments varies based on a number of factors. […]

by · December 26, 2014 · Business, Editorials, Personal Finance
FreshDirect’s Groundbreaking: A View From The Inside

FreshDirect’s Groundbreaking: A View From The Inside

Monday’s groundbreaking at FreshDirect’s new facility, although met with protests, largely went off without a hitch, with approximately 200 FreshDirect employees, suppliers, and vendors joining in the ceremony. Also in attendance were Bronx elected officials Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., […]

by · December 25, 2014 · Business, Local News
Marines TOYS FOR TOTS at the 45th Precinct

Marines TOYS FOR TOTS at the 45th Precinct

Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 Santa arrived early at the 45th Precinct with a little help from his Marine friends with the Toys for Tots program. A bike and a scooter were among the great presents that Santa handed out to […]

by · December 18, 2014 · Business, Holidays
Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 3 : Family & Education

Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 3 : Family & Education

Income Tax Planning 2014 Chapter 3- F A M I LY & E D U C A T I O NTurn your saving tax dollars into a annual family tradition2014 may be another good year for families to save taxes. Most […]

Cutting the ceremonial ribbon

Metro Optics Throggs Neck Location Opening Party Hosts Influential Bronxites (GALLERY)

A fun-filled time was had by all at the Grand Opening party of Metro Optics new Throggs Neck location. Influential Bronxites from all walks of life came together to support the Bronx born business and its expanding endeavors. Among the notables were Assemblyman Mark […]

by · December 11, 2014 · Business, Partners
Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 2 : Income & Deductions

Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 2 : Income & Deductions

The question: To save or defer income and expenses:Answer:  Think about timing & The Alternative Minimum TaxMaximizing deductible expenses for a given year typically allows you to minimize your income tax — but not always. If you’re subject to the alternative […]

Metro Optics New Flagship Location Keeping Eye Health & Style A Priority

Metro Optics New Flagship Location Keeping Eye Health & Style A Priority

Metro Optics Eyewear, a loyal Bronx-based Eye Care & Eyewear company for over 35 years, has opened a brand new flagship location. The Chronicle was there to scope out the location and chat with the co-owners on their vision for […]

by · November 17, 2014 · Business, Partners
Tax Preparer Steals $4.8 Million from Clients in Ponzi Scheme

Tax Preparer Steals $4.8 Million from Clients in Ponzi Scheme

Robert Van Zandt, 70, of the Bronx-based Van Zandt  Agency, has plead guilty of stealing $4.8 million in client assets in a ponzi scheme that has been operating out of his office for decades, says New York State Attorney General […]

by · November 14, 2014 · Business, Crime
Branson’s Virgin – Selling Himself!

Branson’s Virgin – Selling Himself!

Virgin America Inc., the seven-year-old airline partially owned by U.K. billionaire Richard Branson, is valuing itself at as much as $1 billion in a U.S. initial public offering. The company and its employees could raise as much as $320 million […]

by · November 5, 2014 · Business, Editorials
New Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Addresses Bronx Chamber of Commerce Members

New Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Addresses Bronx Chamber of Commerce Members

Monday night at F&J Pine Restaurant, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted a night of food, drink, and networking. Along with networking, the chamber welcomed 8 Bronx-based businesses as their newest members. Bronx Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Lenny […]