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305 Half Marathon & 5K Sunday, March 1, 2020

This Sunday, March 1, the 305 Half Marathon & 5K will race through Miami Beach. The race will begin at 6:15 a.m. at Ocean Drive and 12 Street. Runners will then proceed north towards the eastbound lanes of the Julia Tuttle Causeway and should be clearing this section by 8:15 a.m. All participants will be off the remaining sections of the course by 10 a.m. and the roads are expected to be reopened by this time. Traffic will be managed by the Miami Beach Police Department who will assist drivers through intersections in between gaps of runner packs. Please plan ahead for some short delays. Click here to view race route and additional information.

Latin People News LPN: Operator of Fraudulent Debt Collection Scheme Sett...

Latin People News LPN: Operator of Fraudulent Debt Collection Scheme Sett...: FOR RELEASE February 25, 2020 TAGS:   Northeast Region   Consumer Protection   Credit and Finance   Debt Collection The o...

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February 25, 2020

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• Northeast Region
 
• Consumer Protection
 
• Credit and Finance
 
• Debt Collection

The operator of a debt collection scheme has settled claims by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General that he and the companies he controlled lied to consumers about how much debt they owed and used illegal scare tactics to collect it.

Under the settlement, Robert Heidenreich, who ran the scheme from the Buffalo, N.Y. area, is permanently banned from the debt collection business and prohibited from misleading consumers about any financial products. The FTC filed its complaint in the case in October 2018.

“Together, the FTC and the New York Attorney General stopped the latest in a line of illegal and abusive debt collectors,” said Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “As a result of this joint law enforcement action, Mr. Heidenreich will never again be allowed to collect debts.”

The settlement includes a monetary judgment of $1.7 million, which is partially suspended due to Heidenreich’s inability to pay. He will be required to surrender $30,000 to the FTC, and if he were later found to have misrepresented his financial condition, the full judgment would be due.

The complaint filed by the FTC and New York Attorney General alleged that Heidenreich and the companies he controlled violated the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, along with similar New York state laws.

In addition to settling their claims against Heidenreich, the FTC and New York Attorney General filed a motion for a default judgment with the court against the case’s remaining defendants,  Campbell Capital LLC; Kahl, Heidenreich, and Nemmer LLC; Urban, Heidenreich, Melendez, and Associates, LLC; J & V Receivables LLC; Rich Financial LLC; and BCH & Associates Ltd.  The court entered the default judgment order on February 7, 2020.

The Commission vote approving the stipulated final order that settled the claims against Heidenreich was 5-0. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York approved the settlement on February 7, 2020.

The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers.  You can learn more about consumer topics and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).  Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

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Latin People News LPN: Upcoming City Events & Meetings - 2/20 - 3/14

Latin People News LPN: Upcoming City Events & Meetings - 2/20 - 3/14: Upcoming Events & Meetings Save the Dates! The next couple of weeks have a lot in store, please se...

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Upcoming Events & Meetings Save the Dates!

The next couple of weeks have a lot in store, please see below a list of meetings and events happening around Miami Beach.

North Beach Bandshell Ribbon Cutting Thursday, February 20 5 PM North Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue Join the City of Miami Beach for a construction completion celebration! The North Beach Bandshell has a new canopy and we're excited to share this new, fun feature with our community.

Culture Crawl Thursday, February 20 6 PM - 9 PM The City of Miami Beach is working alongside some of the world’s best cultural institutions to provide a night of free, unique and unforgettable experiences. Every third Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The majority of the programming is accessible by foot and by bike, but we will also offer four dedicated free trolleys (the white ones) complete with Art Deco tour guides, that will drop you off and pick you up at our dedicated Culture Crawl stops

Black History Month with Parks and Rec Thursday, February 20 6:30 PM - 8 PM North Beach Bandshell Celebrate Black History Month with Miami Beach! Enjoy musical performances, dance performances and other fun activities.

Soul Vegan Festival Saturday, February 22 12 PM - 6 PM The Sand Bowl at Bandshell Park 7275 Collins Avenue Come out to the 3rd Annual Soul Vegan Festival powered by the Hungry Black Man. Just steps away from the water, enjoy delicious vegan options. Come with friends and family for an unforgettable experience, which includes: Plant-based African-American & Caribbean cuisine Talented South Florida cooks and creators Music Food and drinks for sale Click here to share the event with friends on Facebook.

Neighborhood Leadership Academy Would you like to be an empowered community leader? The City of Miami Beach's Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) builds community by educating neighbors about various city functions and equips them with leadership skills to become effective neighborhood leaders. The next session begins on Monday, February 24. To register, email Kevin Pulido at kevinpulido@miamibeachfl.gov

State of the City Monday, February 24 9:30 AM New World Center 500 17 Street Join Mayor Dan Gelber on Monday, February 24 at 10 a.m. at the New World Center for his State of the City address. In his address, he'll walk us through where we stand and what's on the horizon. Please RSVP via email to vp@miamibeachfl.gov. An online live-stream will also be available via MBTV on the City of Miami Beach website.

Power Walk & Talk Tuesday, February 25 5:30 PM Behind the UNIDAD 7251 Collins Avenue Please join Commissioner Michael Góngora, Commissioner Steven Meiner, North Beach Business Association and the Normandy Fountain Business Association for a Power Walk & Talk to discuss North Beach issues of importance to you. Bring comfortable walking shoes and we'll see you at 5:30 p.m.

4th Annual Youth Music Festival Saturday, February 29 3 PM North Beach Bandshell The City of Miami Beach and the Rhythm Foundation are proud to announce 12 youth performers have been selected to perform at the North Beach Bandshell Stage and eight artists to perform on the Acoustic Garden Stage on Saturday, February 29, 2020 as part of the fourth annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival. The festival will begin at 3 p.m. and culminate with a performance by headliner South Florida band FOOM! Click here to share the event with friends on Facebook.

41 Street Marketplace Sunday, March 1 9 AM - 2 PM 41 Street and Pine Tree Drive Save the date for the opening day of the 41 Street Marketplace on Sunday, March 1! This weekly market will feature Fresh produce Plants Spices Kosher Prepared Foods and Products Antiques and Collectibles Artisan Wares Fresh Squeezed Juices Coffees and Teas Baked Goods Komucha and more.

No Place For Hate Thursday, March 12 6 PM North Shore Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue Please join us as Miami Beach Senior High, Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary, North Beach Elementary, Biscayne Beach Elementary, Miami Beach Fienberg Fsher K-8, Treasure Island Elementary and Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center earn the respected Anti-Defamation League's No Place for Hate designation for their efforts to combat bullying in our public schools.

Mayors' Chess Challenge Saturday, March 14 10 AM to 12 PM Scott Rakow Youth Center 2700 Sheridan Avenue Join the City of Miami Beach Mayor and Commission for a fun and friendly chess event as part of the 6th Annual Mayors' Chess Challenge. Free instruction, music and light refreshments provided. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Complimentary parking available at the main entrance to the facility.

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