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The article reports on the $52.8 million state funding from New York Regional Economic Development Council to nonprofit groups in Western New York, which would allow to train employees, expand access to the arts and employment opportunities to its clients.

The article reports that gun show operator Niagara Frontier Collectors Inc. reached an agreement with state regulators of New York to begin new procedures at its shows that go beyond the legal requirements.

The article reports on the class action suit filed by pharmacists from New York in state Supreme Court against the state Department of Health seeking to reverse changes that forces Medicaid beneficiaries to receive medications by mail.

The article reports on the collaboration of three local health-care organizations in Buffalo, New York including Catholic Health, Catholic Medical Partners, and Independent Health in an effort to offer new tiered network health insurance for 2013.

The article discusses the response of health insurers on New York Department of Financial Services's plans to publish pricing information. It indicates that health plans across the state opposed to the plans to give public access to rate filing information because it would create competitive issues. However, after few days, insurers eventually became more open to rate transparency because of the fact that documents will remain private.

The author discusses the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) that works with hospital management for safety improvement in its emergency and behavioral health psychiatric units.

The article reports on negative effects on the decision of U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth to temporarily stop the administration of President Barack Obama to fund the expansion of stem cell research in Buffalo, New York. It states that ruling of Lamberth would cost four million dollar of the University of Buffalo in August 23, 2010. However, research groups attack the decision since it would affect the ongoing research.

The article reports that Buffalo-based company, Community Blue, has been ranked No.1 among nonprofit and commercial insurance companies statewide with the lowest ratio of complaints upheld by the Insurance Department in New York.

The article outlines the changes in how credit card are issued, billed and controlled in New York, such as the requirement that credit card issuers must begin reducing interest rates to previous levels after six-month reviews of payment records on accounts that have been increased.

The article focuses on how the new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing regulation affects several nonprofit organizations in New York. It says that the regulation requires tax-exempt organizations excluding churches to file a yearly return or notice. It tells that noncompliance could result to revocation of the tax-exempt status, payment of 750 dollars and reapplication.

The article presents the views of several lawyers from Buffalo, New York on their work to help immigrants settle in Western New York. Michael Serotte from Serotte Scarborough & Associates says his law firm helps businesses in the U.S. and Canada. Rosanna Berardi, managing partner of Berardi Immigration Law, handles border cases like those involving cross-border couples who wish to marry. Joy Trotter from the International Institute of Buffalo provides immigration services to low-income clients.

The article reports on the issues raised by medical organizations as response to the health care reforms proposed by the Berger Commission in New York. These issues include the binding agreement between Erie County Medical Center and Kaleida Health, closure of St. Joseph Hospital and conversion of DeGraff Hospital into a long-term care facility. Suits or injunctions were also filed to address the issues.

The article examines the impact of the sales and use tax law to be implemented in New York on September 1, 2008 on tax-exempt organizations. The new law will allegedly mean major changes in the way these tax-exempt organizations do their business. They will be required to begin collecting sales tax on some sales or leases of products and services to properties they own. If they fail to pay taxes, they will also likely to result in the same types of penalties faced by for-profit vendors. INSET: New tax regulations focus on leases, sales and service.

The article features Honorable John Curran, a state Supreme Court Judge in New York. In handling the injunction filed by the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and Erie County against the State of New York, Curran was able to formulate a decision days prior the June 30, 2008 deadline. He was able to led a team of 60 members, which includes executives and board members of ECMC, to take the conversation through the weekend. Information on his career is presented.

The article reports on the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filed by Studio Arena Theatre in Buffalo, New York. It cites that theater officials has announced plans to file bankruptcy protection to enable the theater to continue operation while it reorganizes. According to Daniel Dintino, Studio Arena board president, the move should help speed up the reorganization so that the theater can again be a contributing member of the local theater community.

The article elaborates the employment status of accounting graduates in Buffalo, New York. Most of these students spent the last days of their senior year pondering out what they will do after graduation. These issues do not directly affect accounting students because there are a robust job market opportunity awaiting for them. Survey reveals that accounting firms show great interest in 2008's crop of new college graduates wherein they offer an average salary of $49,085.

The article reports on the customer service amenity offered by CityView Properties to the tenants at the LCo Building in Buffalo, New York. CityView Properties offers its Larkin Taxi, a platinum 2005 London Executive Sedan, to provide door-to-door service between the Exchange Street building and the downtown core. At $3 per trip, riders do not have to worry about looking for parking spots and paying for meters.

The article presents an outlook for angel investors in terms of startup investment opportunities in New York State. The angel-investor market saw a 10.6% increase in investment to $25.6 billion in 2006 based on the 2006 Angel Market Analysis. An Angel Capital Association (ACA) survey shows that angel investors are optimistic about early-stage business opportunities for 2007. The number of investors per angel group in the U.S. and Canada has grown from 41 in 2005 to 44 in 2006 according to ACA.

The article focuses on the changes made to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens by the volunteer organization Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc. in New York for the spring season of 2007. The gardens feature a new outdoor rose garden, new exhibits and renovated greenhouses. The organization is also planning to stage an exhibit with the Corning Museum of Glass and make the gardens a satellite site for Cornell University educational programs.

The article focuses on the arts management program developed by the University of Buffalo in New York that brings together the arts, legal and management communities. The dual arts management/law degree program covers intellectual property rights and U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations affecting nonprofit status. The course was developed from a gift from local attorney Gerald Lippes. It cites the advantages of the course.

The article focuses on the presence of organized labor union at nonprofit organizations in New York. It describes the relationship maintained by labor and management representatives at Opportunities Unlimited. The percentage of public employees represented by a union is cited. It also lists the small agencies represented by unions.

Looks at the role of Linstar Inc. in the Operation Safe Child initiative of the New York government which aims to raise awareness on child safety. Overview of the program; Significance of the program to Linstar Inc.