Gutsy Grandma Faces Mugger In Court
      Rose Morat, the feisty 101-year-old Queens grandmother who was beaten and bloodied in the lobby of her Jamaica Estates apartment building almost a year ago, faced off in court last week against her attacker.
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Senior Spotlight By John Toscano
$300 Benefit For Seniors, Disabled Vets Economic Stimulus Plan, Rebates For Others
      Democrats in the Senate last week were rebuffed in adding additional benefits to an economic stimulus plan already passed by the House of Representatives. They did succeed in adding a benefit for about 20 million Social Security recipients and 250,000 disabled veterans.
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Tax Breaks For Caregivers
      Dear Savvy Senior, Are tax breaks available to caregivers? My wife and I provide financial support to my elderly mother and are wondering if it's deductible. Tax Breakers Dear Breakers: There is some tax relief available for adult children who support their aging parents, if both you ...
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