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Orphan Homecoming
140 Years in the Making
“No one cares for you a smidge,” wrote Martin Charnin in his lyrics for the musical Annie, “when you’re in an orphanage.” In early October, a child welfare agency called the New York Foundling proved this notion wrong.
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The Law
Astor Case Raises Awareness of Elder Abuse
At its heart, the case against Anthony Marshall is no different from thousands and thousands of other crimes against elders. More>>
The Law
The Case of the Uninsured Cancer Patient
Thomas Aul and his wife, Patricia, were in their mid-50s and in good health. But their skyrocketing health insurance sent them into despair. More>>
Your Home
Outrage: ‘Walkaways’ Can Hurt Homeowners
Homeowners are now victims of walkaways, in which mortgage servicers begin the foreclosure process but don’t follow through. More>>
Politics and You
The Author Speaks: ‘Listen Up, Mr. President’
Presidents do the darndest things. They abuse power. They become micromanagers. They avoid the press. More>>
Getting Around
Busing Older Adults, New York Style
Yellow city school buses are now shuttling older adults to supermarkets and other shopping venues throughout the Big Apple—for free. More>>
Getting Around
Waving Goodbye to Travel Rewards
Q. I have accumulated travel rewards I’ll never use, so what are my options to unload them? More>>
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ASK THE EXPERTS
Q. We are very upset that our insurance company canceled our homeowner’s policy. Can you give us some advice?
A. Several of the nation’s largest insurers stopped renewing policies in regions they consider to be at high risk for future hurricanes, windstorms, tornadoes and hail... More>>
Q. What should one do immediately following the death of a spouse?
A. The first steps as a newly widowed person can seem frightfully difficult... More>>
