Tips for Facing a Difficult Conversation

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At some point, we all will need to have a difficult conversation with a spouse, co-worker, friend, or relative.  When pertaining to legal matters, a discussion can quickly turn to hostile confrontation.  According to the Huffington Post the most important way to handle a conversation is to speak authentically and truthfully.

Prior to addressing a difficult issue, you may feel anxious or afraid.  Visualizing the conversation can help you organize your thoughts, allowing you to effectively state your points. Likewise, imagining the sense of relief you will feel once the conversation is over will help ease nerves. 
 

Look at the conversation as an opportunity to be honest.  Help the other person understand how you feel by using phrases such as ,"I feel like this, when you do this".   This eliminates the pointing of blame and is especially effective in preventing a person from becoming defensive. 

Finally, find a style of communication that best fits you and your converser.  Some positive and constructive communication styles include being direct, slightly assertive, friendly, clear, open, responsive and honest.

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Citibank Robbery Suspect Still on the Loose

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Police are still on the hunt for the man who robbed a Citibank in Garden City on Dec. 28, 2013. 

One customer and five employees were present in the Citibank branch during the time of the robbery. The suspect, who was caught on surveillance camera, is described as a black male, 30s, and around 5’ 11’’ wearing a sweatshirt and Baltimore Orioles cap.

The Nassau County Robbery Squad urge anyone who might have seen the suspect to notify a police officer. 
 

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Cuomo To Review Senators Request To Save Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center

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Governor Cuomo will review the request of nine Long Island senators to keep the Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center open. 

Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center is an in-patient hospital for children ranging in ages from 9 to 17 and is currently the only state children's psychiatric center in Long Island.  The center provides housing, schooling and treatment for emotionally disturbed children.  What is unique about Sagamore is the encouragement of families to visit during treatment.  Interaction through family oriented events and therapy sessions are a significant part of a patients treatment. 

In their letter to Cuomo, the senators expressed the importance of Sagamore to the lives of the children.  They also mentioned Cuomo’s decision to maintain the existence of in-patient psychiatric centers in upstate New York and encouraged him to do the same for Sagamore.

Cuomo must make his decision by April 1, the beginning of the fiscal year.

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Laurelton Man Faces DWI Charge After Striking Pedestrian

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A 61- year old man suffered a fatal car crash at 3:30pm on December 28, 2013.  The man was crossing the intersection of Cerenzia Boulevard and Elmont Road when he was struck by a 2006 Toyota Highlander. 

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Brian Dudley of Laurelton, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after specialists determined no automotive malfunctions occurred.  Dudley now faces a number of charges including: Vehicular Manslaughter 2^nd Degree, Driving While Intoxicated and Two counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3^rd Degree.

 

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Arsonist Destroys Tanning Salon

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This Christmas, an arsonist burned down a Long Island tanning salon.  John Rose, owner of Sky Tan of Selden, and business partner, Gene Cella, received the devastating phone call at 4 a.m.  Rose told New York Daily News it took 15 years to create Sky Tan and in a matter of minutes, flames destroyed the store.

Rose had also recently opened a bagel store located in the neighboring store front, which was filled with 1950s rock memorabilia.  Consequently, the fire also damaged the bagel store.
 

Rose and Cella told New York Daily News competitors expressed disagreement when the the store opened.  Cella even received a threatening text from one of the competitors. His phone was turned over to police for a further investigation.

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Farmingdale Store Owner Caught in LIPA Scam

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Thomas Schuman, owner of Four Star True Value Variety Store in Farmingdale, pleaded guilty for falsifying records and attempting to steal over ten thousand dollars from the Long Island Power Authority.  (LongIsland.com)

Schuman is facing offering a false instrument for filing in the second degree as well as grand larceny in the third degree. He faces both a misdemeanor and felony. As a result Schuman will pay $35,000 as restitution to LIPA along with a $1,000 fine and 210 hours of community service. (LongIsland.com)

District Attorney Kathleen Rice tells LongIsland.com, “Thomas Schuman cheated Long Island electricity ratepayers with his scam and this sentence will ensure that his neighbors don’t end up footing the bill for his greed.”

Schuman’s store participated in the Compact Fluorescent light coupon rebate from 2009 to 2011. LIPA gave discounts reimbursed stores who mailed back the rebates. In a result of an audit in 2011 Schuman was found to have sent in 923 fraudulent rebate coupons that added up to $22,240.

Employees of Four Star True Value Store were told to find people in the phonebook and fill out coupons in their names. Schuman even had a daily quota of vouchers for his employees to fill out. (LongIsland.com)

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Christmas Eve Miracle

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This Christmas Eve the Hollander family of Nassau County received a gift of a lifetime. Karen Hollander was doing some last minute shopping despite the fact she was nine months pregnant. After stopping at a bank in Great Neck Hollander felt contractions less than one minute apart. (CBS)

Hollander tells CBS she called 9-1-1 and in two minutes EMTs arrived on scene to deliver baby Alexandra Leah in an ambulance. Husband Roger Hollander met the two at the hospital.

The couple and baby are said to be doing great and thank the police, EMTs and North Shore University Hospital who helped deliver Alexandra. (CBS)

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