By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Executive Summary: After the Ballots Are Counted: Who Keeps Watch on NYC’s New Mayor? In New York City’s 2025 mayoral election, candidates are offering bold promises on housing, policing, jobs, and economic reform. But campaign promises are not legally enforceable, and history shows how quickly they can evaporate once in office. […]
A deep analysis of how racial and economic realities shape the concerns of white and non-white voters — and whether equitable solutions are within reach. By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divided Priorities, Shared Struggles: NYC Voters’ Top Issues in 2025: Executive Summary In 2025, New York City voters are confronting a host of urgent challenges — […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, the reality of daily work remains precarious: unstable […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In 2025, New York City voters are once again preparing to cast their ballots using Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a system that promises more choice, greater voter empowerment, and — for some — a little confusion. Whether you’re a seasoned participant or encountering RCV for the first time, understanding how it […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photo courtesy of Lander for Mayor NYC With less than 100 days until the Democratic primary, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is stepping into the mayoral race with a bold vision for the city’s future. Lander shares his priorities for the first 100 days if elected in an exclusive interview […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In early 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14159 titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which mandates undocumented immigrants aged 14 and over to register with federal authorities. This unprecedented order triggered widespread concern over its implications, particularly regarding deportation risks for those who comply. This article explores available […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photos credit: IQ INC | Photo of Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, Public Advocate and Member, Families for Safe Streets Niyell London McCrorey was a vibrant and gifted young woman whose future was filled with promise. She was a ‘passionate self-taught dancer and a natural peacemaker,’ says her father, Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, Public Advocate and […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com The recent agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share tax information of certain undocumented immigrants represents a significant shift in the handling of confidential taxpayer data. This memorandum of understanding permits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com A History and Analysis of J’ouvert in Trinidad & Tobago and Brooklyn J’ouvert, the pre-dawn ritual that explodes onto the streets hours before the main Carnival parades, is more than just a party. It is a living, breathing manifestation of history, resistance, […]
MoneyLion and DailyPay Pushed Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers into Short-Term, Expensive Payday Loans AG’s Investigation Found Lenders Charged Outrageous Interest and Took Hundreds of Dollars from Workers’ Wages through Abusive Lending Schemes NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued payday lenders MoneyLion Inc. (MoneyLion) and DailyPay, Inc. (DailyPay) for taking advantage of tens […]