Seaford Edition
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Volume 23 • No. 30 Circulation: 7,362
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Celebrating
September
60Est.Years! 1953
11th 2013
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enator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. congratulated Samantha Darr, a 9 year-old girl from Wantagh, for being chosen as a first place winner his “Amazing Animals” Photo Contest. The contest gave residents of all ages a fun way to show their appreciation for animals. Samantha, who will be starting fourth grade at Forest Lake Elementary School in the Fall, was chosen for her photo submission featuring her cat, Mickey D.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON STAR PROGRAM! Lois A. Fogal New legislation requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption to register with the New York State Tax Department in order to receive the exemption in 2014 and subsequent years. If you have more questions about the new process visit: www.tax.ny.gov
HOW TO REGISTER:
Homeowners can register for the STAR exemption online. They will need to: • Provide a STAR code (New York State is mailing codes to all Basic STAR recipients, Long Island will be mailed between Sept. 16th and Oct. 14th. (Codes can also be retrieved online). • Provide the names and social security numbers for all owners of the property and spouses. • Confirm the property is the primary residence of one of its owners (married couples with multiple residences may only claim one STAR exemption). • Confirm that the combined income of the owners and their spouses who reside at the property does not exceed $500,000. • Confirm that no resident owner received a residency-based tax benefit from another state.
Homeowners Can Also Register By Calling (518) 457-2036 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm & Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Registration Period Registration started on August 19, 2013 and will continue through December 31, 2013.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption are not affected by the new registration requirement. Seniors must, however, continue to apply annually, or participate in the Income Verification Program.
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