have had a long and successful history. They have won two World Series titles in 1969 and 1986. They have also been to the World Series another two times in 1973 and 2000. Along with these accomplishments, the team has had several individuals rise to greatness.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
NY issues withholding, MCTMT guidance on same-sex marriages
The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has issued notices concerning personal income tax withholding and metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax (MCTMT) issues affecting same-sex married individuals and their employers.
Withholding. The department advises that same-sex married employees may want to file a new Form IT-2104, Employee's Withholding Allowances Certificate, with their employer because they will file a New York return using a married status beginning in tax year 2011. Employees should provide proof that they are legally married to have the employer stop withholding New York tax on the value of certain benefits (e.g., domestic partner health care coverage). This applies if the employee's federal taxable wages subject to withholding include the value of the benefits, and the value of these benefits would not be included in taxable wages if provided to a different-sex married spouse.
Cuomo Asks Obama to Declare Disaster In New York State
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today formally requested an expedited major disaster declaration from the federal government.
The public assistance would reimburse communities for the costs incurred for debris removal and emergency protective actions taken in response to Hurricane Irene.
The Individual Assistance program would provide the following aid to homeowners, renters and small businesses: the Individuals and Households Program, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, USDA food coupons and distribution, USDA food commodities, Disaster Legal Services, the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Small Business Administration disaster loans. The Governor is also statewide seeking implementation of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation program.
Lamar cheerleaders look forward to busy season
The 2011-2012 Lamar High School cheerleading squad will include: Front row, l-r, Susie Lira, Chelsea Wilkinson, Lori Pizarro, Reannon Whisenand, Daniella Villasenor, and Audrey Parker. Middle row, l-r, Monique Montoya-Sandoval, Shayna Hart, Karla Martinez, Shaile Taylor, Audrey Aguirre, Sierra Vazquez, Kalee Shields, Sabrina Montoya-Sandoval, and Kassie Navarette. Back row, l-r, Cheyenne Figueroa, Callie Brase, Kennedy Oppliger, Emily Pritchett, and Regina Westhoff. (John Contreras)
What was your favorite summer movie?
US director Woody Allen talk with French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and US actor Owen Wilson (C) on July 28, 2010 in Paris during the shooting of Allen's latest movie "Midnight in Paris". Despite a starry cast including Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard and US talents Owen Wilson and Kathy Bates, pre-publicity for "Midnight in Paris" has focused on the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's big screen debut. AFP PHOTO BERTRAND LANGLOIS (Photo credit should read BERTRAND LANGLOIS/AFP/Getty Images)(Photo Credit should Read /AFP/Getty Images) (AFP/Getty Images)
'Survivor' veterans will run 'The Amazing Race'
Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca, both "Survivor" winners, will compete on the 19th edition of "The Amazing Race." (Sonja Flemming/CBS)
Ethan Zohn, a "Survivor" winner whose knows the true meaning of "survivor," will compete on the 10th-anniversary season of "The Amazing Race." Zohn, 37, winner of "Survivor: Africa," is in remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma after a stem-cell transplant. He'll compete with his longtime girlfriend, Jenna Morasca, 30, winner of "Survivor: Amazon."
"The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning Survivor"
is required reading for those who want to get the most out of viewing the game or anyone thinking about competing in the reality television series. In this 206-page guide, Richardson analyzes the first 21 seasons of Survivor , tracks the successful strategies of each season's winner, and reveals the do's and don'ts from the 371 players who have faced the Tribal Council.
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