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Together We Can Community Resource Center Inc. Delivers Groceries from Oresky &Associates, pllc to Over 200 Families in Corona

Food Distribution Event Kicks off Partnership between Law Firm and Nonprofit Group

On May 9, twenty volunteers from Together We Can Community Resource Center Inc. (TWC) departed from the Queens Museum at Flushing Meadow Corona Park to distribute groceries to more than 200 families in the western Queens community of Corona who have been impacted by the coronavirus.

In an effort to assist these families, TWC recently announced that Oresky & Associates, pllc joined in its battle to fight hunger and assist the Corona community through this difficult time by filling its food banks with groceries for those who are in need. After learning that the Center did not have funding for the month of May, Jacob Oresky, Founder and Managing Attorney, Oresky & Associates, pllc, volunteered to stock the food bank with groceries for these families. As an attorney, Mr. Oresky has represented many members of the Corona community for the past 25 years.

TWC is a 501(c)(3), volunteer-led nonprofit that services the residents of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and Corona with the mission to empower New York residents by linking them to community resources and providing educational opportunities. The group assists with SNAP enrollment, transportation assistance, job placements, resources and referrals, youth empowerment, parent support and more.

For more information, visit www.togetherwecanrc.org. For more information on Oresky & Associates, pllc, visit www.oreskylaw.com.

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Volunteers from Together We Can Community Resource Center Inc. pose with the bags of groceries provided from the law firm Oresky & Associates, pllc before leaving from the Queens Museum and distributing them to more than 200 families in the western Queens community of Corona on May 9.

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Tanya Hobson-Williams Supports Governor Cuomo’s 60-Day Extension of Eviction Moratorium

JAMAICA ESTATES, NEW YORK — Tanya Hobson-Williams, attorney at law at Hobson-Williams, P.C., says New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement allowing the moratorium on evictions to be extended another 60 days will give tenants the additional protection they need and alleviates any worries of having to live elsewhere if they could no longer afford to pay the rent.

The moratorium was supposed to end on June 20, 2020 but, on May 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that it will be extended until August 20, 2020. This means that apartment renters will not be thrown out or assessed late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium. In addition, renters who fall behind on their payments may use the money from their security deposits, which can be repaid over time. The purpose of the extension is to give tenants more time to stay in their apartments during the coronavirus pandemic without worrying about making rent payments.

“While we are hopeful that landlords will also be provided relief from mortgage and other payments related to their properties, I applaud Governor Cuomo for allowing residents living in their apartments to stay for an additional amount of time,” Ms. Hobson-Williams says. “Many renters no longer have the money to pay the rent and, further, they do not know if and when they will be able to go back to work. This extension provides the relief the tenants need.”

Many landlords may try to force out tenants for nonpayment during this time, but Ms. Hobson-Williams says that should not be allowed to happen. “If your rights as a tenant are being violated by an unscrupulous landlord, please contact a landlord-tenant attorney immediately,” she says.

For more information, call 1 (866) 825-1529 or visit www.thobsonwilliamslaw.com.

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About Hobson-Williams, P.C.

With offices located in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, the law firm of Hobson-Williams P.C. is comprised of a highly knowledgeable and diligent staff. With over 20 years of experience, the skilled attorneys at Hobson-Williams, P.C. are dedicated to protecting and serving their clients’ needs and legal interests, and are committed to providing unparalleled client service. Her practice areas include elder law, business law, real estate closings, landlord-tenant disputes, Medicaid fraud defense, guardianships, reverse mortgage foreclosure defense and debt collections. Tanya Hobson-Williams has an active elder law practice assisting senior citizens in obtaining Medicaid for Home Care and Nursing Home Care. She routinely lectures at senior citizen centers, assisted living facilities, and law schools and counsels families on a variety of topics of concern to families caring for the elderly. She is also contracted by the State of New York Employee Assistance Program to provide training to state employees on legal issues that affect state employees. For more information, call 1 (866) 825-1529 or visit www.thobsonwilliamslaw.com.

Blodnick Fazio & Clark Says New York Businesses Need to be Legally Protected from Impending Lawsuits Related to Coronavirus

Thomas R. Fazio, Partner, Blodnick Fazio & Clark, says New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo should afford all businesses in the state the same protections that hospitals and doctors received against frivolous lawsuits during the coronavirus pandemic. He also says there are federal and state lawsuits being filed elsewhere and legal action can destroy small businesses that have already seen a loss of income during the lockdown.

In March, Governor Cuomo enacted an executive order that protected hospitals and doctors from lawsuits as they continue to treat patients with the coronavirus. As part of the order, plaintiffs must prove incidences of either gross negligence or an egregious deviation from the standard of care. Now, 19 business groups have signed a letter with the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York asking the governor to protect them from any legal action that they may face as a result of the pandemic.

Some of the groups include the Real Estate Board of New York, the New York City Hospitality Alliance and the Partnership for New York City. Of these 19 organizations, five of them are part of the governor’s New York Forward Advisory Board, which provides guidance on reopening the state.

“I am urging the governor to protect the companies in our state during this time,” Mr. Fazio says. “Already, they are seeing a flood of lawsuits filed by their employees over poor working conditions. This lockdown has resulted in many businesses closing their doors; those that remain open are struggling to do so. Frivolous legal action might result in a complete shutdown of every shop, restaurant and corporation in New York State.”

Mr. Fazio says companies can implement preventive measures in the workplace to avoid facing litigation. “Some commonsense steps businesses can take include insisting that employees, vendors and customers follow social distancing guidelines, wear personal protective equipment and clean the premises as often and as thoroughly as possible,” he says. “If you believe you are facing a lawsuit in the future, contact a commercial litigation attorney as soon as possible to start compiling your defense.”

For more information, call (516) 280-7105, or visit www.bfclaws.com.

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About Blodnick Fazio & Clark

Blodnick Fazio & Clark is a boutique law firm specializing in handling complex litigation, corporate formations, structure and finance; construction law; medical professional licensing, corporate practice of medicine issues; real estate law; arbitration and mediation; matrimonial law; employment law; and municipal and school law. Its staff of attorneys has more than 100 years of combined experience and is admitted to practice in the Courts of New York, New Jersey and Florida, including the Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York; New Jersey federal courts; the Federal Court of Claims; the First, Second, Fourth and Federal Circuit Courts; and the U.S. Supreme Court. The firm has locations in Garden City and Babylon, New York. For more information, call (516) 280-7105, or visit www.bfclaws.com.

MEDIA ADVISORY For May 9, 2020: Oresky & Associates, pllc Kicks Off Partnership with Together We Can Community Resource Inc. to Provide for Over 200 Families in Corona

Who: Oresky & Associates, pllc

Shannon Getzel and Jessica Chacha, Founders, Together We Can Community Resource Inc.

Together We Can volunteers

What: Together We Can Community Resource Center Inc. (TWC) will be kicking off this partnership with Oresky & Associates, pllc at Flushing Meadows Corona Park at The Queens Museum, together with 20 volunteers. The volunteers will be “meeting” at this point to deliver groceries to families in Corona. No groceries will be distributed at the meeting point.

In an effort to assist the western Queens community of Corona, TWC recently announced that Oresky & Associates has joined in its battle to fight hunger and assist the Corona community through this difficult time by filling its food banks with groceries for those who are in need.

The food bank provides groceries for over 200 families that have been impacted by the virus. As an attorney, Mr. Oresky has represented many members of the Corona community for the past 25 years.

When: Saturday, May 9, 2020

3 p.m.

Where: Queens Museum

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Corona, NY

Directions: Long Island Expressway to Exit 22A for Grand Central Pkwy. W. Merge onto Grand Central Pkwy. Take Exit 9P toward Flushing Meadows Corona Park/Tennis Center. After 0.1 mile, make a sharp right onto Meridian Rd. (see signs for Tennis Centre). Museum will be on the left-hand side.

Photo Ops: Ms. Getzel and Ms. Chacha assisting volunteers in distributing food to families in the western Queens community of Corona.

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Nursing Home Deaths Prompt Families to Remove Loved Ones, But Legal Obstacles Make It Difficult for Many

With nursing homes and assisted living facilities being hit the hardest by the novel coronavirus pandemic, many family members have pulled their loved ones out of long-term care facilities. However, Daniel J. Reiter, Principal Attorney, Law Firm of Daniel J. Reiter, Esq., says that, sometimes, there may be legal obstacles in doing so if the resident is mentally incapacitated, for example, with severe dementia.

According to the New York State Department of Health, there were 2,983 nursing home deaths statewide, as of April 26 (the number includes residents who died at either a facility or a hospital). Some of them, according to the agency, resulted from presumed or confirmed cases of the coronavirus. In New Jersey, the state Health Department reported that nursing homes in The Garden State had 16,244 cases of the coronavirus, resulting in 2,981 deaths, as of April 27.

Before family members can move their loved one out of a nursing home, Mr. Reiter says they should speak with someone at the facility, or seek outside assistance from an appropriate professional, such as a geriatric care manager. “If you are the adult child of a resident who may have dementia or is mentally incapacitated, then you may need legal assistance,” he says. “Being the resident’s child, by itself, does not mean you can remove them from the nursing home.”

If the court has named a family member as a guardian, Mr. Reiter advises that the guardian check the Order and Judgment appointing them guardian. If there is a “place of abode” provision, they may not need to seek the court’s approval to remove their parent from the nursing home. However, in New York State, someone with a statutory short-form power of attorney without modifications, or a health care proxy, cannot authorize agents to move a resident out of a nursing home.

“Even if you want to move your loved one out of these facilities, more often than not, the resident has the last word,” Mr. Reiter says. “But if the resident does not have the mental capacity to make these decisions, you may require legal assistance. If you need help transferring your loved one out of a nursing home, contact an attorney immediately.”

For more information, call (646) 820-4011 or visit www.djrattorney.com.

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Russell I. Marnell Offers Advice for Victims of Domestic Abuse during Coronavirus Lockdown

MELVILLE, NEW YORK — With the growing number of reported domestic violence (DV) cases during the coronavirus lockdown, Russell I. Marnell of Marnell Law Group, P.C. says victims should call for help from both the police and legal counsel, and build a case against their abuser.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline reported a 25% increase in DV survivors calling the hotline between March 16 and April 5; the callers cited the coronavirus lockdown as “a condition of their experience.” Data from The Marshall Project showed that, in Suffolk County, there was an 18% increase in calls reporting domestic violence to the police, while Nassau County police received 10% more DV calls during the lockdown.

“As couples become isolated from the outside world, the abuse becomes more frequent,” Mr. Marnell says. “There are also external factors that contribute to the abuse — layoffs, loss of business, loss of income and the financial strain that comes with it.”

Children are not immune to domestic abuse, either. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, a child witnesses 22% of DV cases filed in state courts, and 30% to 60% of the perpetrators abuse children in the household. In addition. 40% of abused children report DV in the home.

“We have received several inquiries about orders of protection, threats of spousal violence and parenting issues during the COVID-19 crisis,” Mr. Marnell says. “The initial inquiry is whether or not there has been a family offense — such as harassment, assault, menacing, etc. — which is required to obtain an order of protection, then whether it would be appropriate to seek a stay away directive as part of the order.”

If there is a DV incident, Mr. Marnell strongly recommends calling the police and collecting as much evidence as possible against the abuser. “Secretly tape recording the perpetrator — and doing it legally — as well as taking pictures of injuries, weapons and damage to property would be helpful,” he says. “Victims should seek medical treatment for their injuries, which will help their claims of domestic violence.”

The New York State Unified Court System has deemed filing temporary orders of protection and emergency family offense petitions in Family Court as essential. Filing temporary orders of protection, including but not limited to matters involving domestic violence, in state Supreme Court is also considered essential. “If you are in an abusive situation and you are seeking protection, contact a divorce or family law attorney immediately,” Mr. Marnell says.

For more information, call (516) 542-9000 or visit www.nyfamilydivorcelawyer.com.

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About Marnell Law Group

Marnell Law Group, P.C. concentrates its practice in divorce, custody, and all areas of family law. Its attorneys offer complex family law counseling and provide expertise in matrimonial law requiring settlement or litigation. The firm services Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, Westchester, Manhattan and Brooklyn. For more information, call (516) 542-9000 or visit www.nyfamilydivorcelawyer.com.

Katerina Grinko Comments on President Trump’s Proclamation to Suspend Entry of Certain Foreign-Born Citizens into the U.S.

RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK — Katerina Grinko, Attorney, Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, says the President’s proclamation suspending the entry of certain foreigners into the United States is yet another unfortunate outcome of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Katerina Grinko

On April 22, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation suspending the entry of foreign-born nationals on immigrant visas for 60 days, effective April 23. President Trump said the purpose of the temporary suspension is to ensure that out-of-work Americans regain employment opportunities that were lost during the coronavirus pandemic. He added that the restrictions can be modified or extended if necessary.

“It is no secret that the Trump administration has made it its top priority to keep as many immigrants as possible from entering the U.S.,” Ms. Grinko says. “The ongoing pandemic unfortunately provides room to further expand this political tactic.”

Despite the suspensions, there are some exceptions. Healthcare workers and their immediate family members will be allowed into the country, as well as spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens. The restrictions also do not apply to the following individuals:

those with a valid travel permit
those with already approved green cards
foreign investors
those with valid temporary nonimmigrant visas, such as tourist, student or temporary employment visas
those seeking asylum, refugee status, withholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture

For those who are currently in the country and are awaiting interviews for asylum, adjustment of status, and naturalizations, as well as biometric appointments or oath ceremonies, these interviews have been cancelled and will be automatically rescheduled by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The USCIS field offices temporary suspended all in-person services through June 4. Further, all Immigration Court hearings for non-detained cases have been postponed until May 15.

“All applicants will be receiving new notices in the mail,” Ms. Grinko says. “It is important to closely monitor your mail within the next few weeks. If you do not receive a new notice from either USCIS or Immigration Court within the next two to four weeks, you should contact your immigration attorney so that he or she can follow up with the proper institution.”

For more information, call (631) 727-2180 or visit www.suffolklaw.com.

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* Photo of Ms. Grinko is attached.

About Twomey Latham

Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP is a full-service law firm with a 65-person staff with over 30 attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants in five offices across Long Island. The firm’s practice areas include Business and Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Insurance, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Trademark and Copyright, Environmental Law, Real Estate Development and Transactions, Construction, Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, Immigration, Arts and Entertainment, Wills Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Elder Law, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Not-For-Profit Law.

Emmanuel Jacques Almosnino Says Saint Barth is Safe Now

Only Six Cases Reported, All Patients Have Recovered

Beaches Are Now Reopened

On September 6, 2017, the island of Saint Barth was hit by Hurricane Irma. With sustained winds of 185 miles per hour and gusts of up to 218 miles per hour, it devastated both the island and its economy. But, by the beginning of 2019, all traces of the natural disaster were gone, and Saint Barth provided an even more charming appeal than before. By the time it was Thanksgiving, Saint Barth’s most devoted visitors returned to the island.

This year, Saint Barth, like the rest of the world, was affected by the coronavirus. But, with residents following social distancing guidelines and a small number of cases, Emmanuel Jacques, Managing Attorney, Emmanuel Jacques Almosnino Law Firm (EJA), says the island is back in business.

“Beaches have reopened, and some businesses are returning to normal,” Mr. Jacques said. “Under those circumstances, the island is expecting the arrival of tests within the next few weeks to prove the population is in good health. This should allow a full reopening of all stores, restaurants and hotels.”

Saint Barth reported six cases of the coronavirus, five of whom were between the ages of 45 to 64, according to data from the Saint Barth government. Since then, they have recovered fully. Mr. Jacques said a number of factors contributed to the quick eradication of the disease.

“The island’s small size, the discipline shown by its inhabitants during the five weeks of lockdown, as well as its warm and sunny climate, make Saint Barth the perfect destination to be safe,” he said. “The island will continue to attract sea and beach lovers, who will be able to have peace of mind and enjoy their vacations this summer.”

With a predicted second wave of the disease expected to hit the U.S. again this winter, Mr. Jacques said the island will continue to provide an oasis of tranquility for its visitors. “Saint Barth will definitely become the place to spend next winter and to forget how the world was upside down in 2020,” he said. “The island has built a strong reputation for getting through times of crisis by offering a continuous improvement of its beauty and its art de vivre.”

Mr. Jacques is an attorney advising high-net worth clients on international business, finance, real estate and wealth management needs. For more information, visit www.eja-lawfirm.com.

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Daniel J. Reiter Urges Loved Ones to Seek Legal Assistance before Transferring Their Family Members from a Nursing Home

With recent reports of nursing home residents dying from the novel coronavirus, many family members are looking to take their older loved ones out of these facilities. Daniel J. Reiter, Principal Attorney, Law Firm of Daniel J. Reiter, Esq., says that, while he understands that families are concerned about their elders’ health, if the nursing home resident cannot make decisions on their own — for example, if they have dementia — it may not be very simple to transfer their loved ones out of a nursing home, and legal guidance may be required.

According to Governor Andrew Cuomo, more than 3,300 nursing home residents statewide have died from the novel coronavirus. Mr. Reiter points out that nursing homes are “hot spots” for the novel coronavirus. “Because of their age and physical health, nursing home residents are extremely susceptible to this disease,” he says. “Also, they may be living in close quarters, with two or three to a room. One of them may be a carrier without the other roommates knowing it, so the disease can be easily transmitted.”

The disease may be spread not only by other residents, but by staff members as well. “Some of these nursing home employees are overwhelmed and see many residents at a time,” Mr. Reiter says. “The workers may not have the proper protective gear in this environment, thereby infecting the residents and other staff members inadvertently. In addition, many nursing home residents are bedbound, and workers have to make physical contact when turning the resident many times a day to avoid bed sores, which makes maintaining social distancing at six feet medically impossible.”

While he understands that many family members are looking to get their elders out of these facilities as quickly as possible, Mr. Reiter says it is not always as simple as walking in, signing them out and bringing them home. “Moving your loved one out of a nursing home is a decision that should be made in consultation with the appropriate professionals, such as a geriatric care manager,” he says. “However, the legality of moving your loved one from a nursing home if they are mentally incapacitated may require the assistance of a lawyer, or an application to the court on an ‘emergency’ basis. This applies to court-appointed guardians and agents under a power of attorney. Just because someone is named an agent in a health care proxy, or is the resident’s child, does not mean they have the right to remove their aging parent from the nursing home.”

He recommends that guardians check their Order of Judgment appointing them guardian. Some of these court documents — which name a family member as the guardian — do not require the court’s approval to transfer their ward from the facility so long as a “place in abode” provision is included in the Order and Judgment. Meanwhile, a standard New York State statutory short-form power of attorney that is not “modified” and health care proxies do not authorize agents to move residents out of nursing homes.

“Either the resident has the capacity to consent to being transferred from a nursing home, or the loved one will need a power of attorney with a provision in the modifications section of the power of attorney authorizing the transfer or to be appointed guardian,” Mr. Reiter says. “If you need help transferring your loved one from a nursing facility, contact an attorney immediately.”

For more information, call (646) 820-4011 or visit www.djrattorney.com.

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Christopher Kelley, Esq. Comments on Coronavirus’ Effect on the Real Estate Market

RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK — Christopher Kelley, Senior Partner, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, says the coronavirus pandemic has had a tremendous impact on all aspects of the real estate market — from sales to closings to mortgage payments.

Christopher Kelley

One way the real estate industry has changed, Mr. Kelley says, is how showings and open houses are now handled. Recently, the Empire State Development Corporation deemed real estate agents as “essential” employees, but, under the new guidelines, agents will be prohibited from meeting with clients at the property in person; only prospective buyers may visit the home themselves, but with the seller’s permission.

But, Mr. Kelley says, the new way of doing business in real estate has affected other aspects of the transaction. Although New York State has allowed remote notarization of documents, the social distancing makes it more difficult to complete closings, home inspections and title searches. “This has negatively affected the transaction in the preparation and signing of documents,” he says. “It has become somewhat slower to arrange for inspections, water testing and such. Title companies have also been asking sellers to indemnify them against liens and judgments.”

Whereas many major markets have seen sales at virtually a complete standstill, the eastern Long Island market has seen glimpses of life. “Although, immediately after the stay-at-home order, the East End saw a flurry of emergency rental activity, that has slowed, as have new home sales,” Mr. Kelley says. “However, there are sales continuing to be made as buyers look ahead to the prospect of a more normal economy in the near future.”

Mr. Kelley also says there has been an increase in potential deals falling through or being delayed, especially among cash buyers. “Some purchasers who were counting on paying cash in a deal saw the need to seek mortgage financing, citing the volatility of the stock market,” he says. “This has led purchasers to seek extensions of time to close in order to obtain mortgage commitments and concessions from sellers to get to closing. There is no basis in most instances for cancelling a real estate contract or postponing a closing in an all-cash deal based on the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges surrounding it.”

For more information, call (631) 727-2180 or visit www.suffolklaw.com.

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* Photo of Mr. Kelley is attached.

About Twomey Latham

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP is a full-service law firm with a 65-person staff with over 30 attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants in five offices across Long Island. The firm’s practice areas include Business and Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Insurance, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Trademark and Copyright, Environmental Law, Real Estate Development and Transactions, Construction, Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, Immigration, Arts and Entertainment, Wills Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Elder Law, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Not-For-Profit Law.

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Together We Can Community Resource Center Inc. Delivers Groceries from Oresky &Associates, pllc to Over 200 Families in Corona

Tanya Hobson-Williams Supports Governor Cuomo’s 60-Day Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Blodnick Fazio & Clark Says New York Businesses Need to be Legally Protected from Impending Lawsuits Related to Coronavirus

MEDIA ADVISORY For May 9, 2020: Oresky & Associates, pllc Kicks Off Partnership with Together We Can Community Resource Inc. to Provide for Over 200 Families in Corona

Nursing Home Deaths Prompt Families to Remove Loved Ones, But Legal Obstacles Make It Difficult for Many

Russell I. Marnell Offers Advice for Victims of Domestic Abuse during Coronavirus Lockdown

Katerina Grinko Comments on President Trump’s Proclamation to Suspend Entry of Certain Foreign-Born Citizens into the U.S.

Emmanuel Jacques Almosnino Says Saint Barth is Safe Now

Daniel J. Reiter Urges Loved Ones to Seek Legal Assistance before Transferring Their Family Members from a Nursing Home

Christopher Kelley, Esq. Comments on Coronavirus’ Effect on the Real Estate Market

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