By Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Katie Honan | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY In a blow to retirees, the state Court of Appeals overruled lower court decisions that had barred the city from moving its quarter-million retirees to a privatized health care plan. The state’s highest court has overruled a state Supreme Court judge’s decision that had barred […]
By Chris Tobias | Photo courtesy: Crystal for Brooklyn In an interview with our Editor-in-Chief and Host of People Power & Politics, Pearl Phillip, New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson sat down to reflect on her trailblazing tenure and ambitious vision for the future. Representing the diverse and culturally rich 35th District—which includes Fort […]
By Rommel H. Ojeda, DOCUMENTED | Photo Courtesy of Envision Freedom Fund Immigrants seeking legal help online to protect themselves from Trump’s deportation plans are increasingly falling prey to costly scams. The day of his final immigration hearing, N., who asked Documented to use only his first initial due to fear of retaliation, was ecstatic. He […]
A Strategic Reset That Offers Relief, Not Ruin Worried about filing for bankruptcy? Learn what really happens after you file, from court steps to credit recovery, and why bankruptcy can be a smart financial reset—not a life sentence. By www.311bankruptcy.com When people hear the word bankruptcy, they often envision financial ruin, endless court battles, and […]
Discover the top 3-time wasters for small business owners and learn practical, proven strategies to eliminate them. Reclaim your time, boost productivity, and grow your business smarter. Administrative Overload The Problem: From data entry and invoicing to customer follow-ups and scheduling, administrative tasks are the hidden sinkholes of a business owner’s day. These tasks are […]
Editorial credit: CHOONGKY / shutterstock.com FAIR Business Practices Act Updates New York’s Consumer Protection Law for First Time in 45 Years to Protect Consumers and Small Businesses NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today applauded the passage of legislation to protect consumers and small businesses. The Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has made the historic decision to not invite President Donald Trump to its upcoming national conference, a stark departure from its century-long tradition of extending an invitation to the sitting U.S. president. This move, a direct […]
By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The NAACP’s decision not to invite President Donald J. Trump to its 2025 annual national convention has reignited long-standing tensions between the organization and the Trump political brand. The absence of an invitation, while unsurprising to many observers, reflects deeper ideological and historical divides that have shaped […]
By Annette Regan, The Conversation Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024. Like measles, which is also spreading at unprecedented levels, whooping cough, more formally […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. In the intricate ecosystem of the modern workplace, the seamless flow of information is the lifeblood of productivity, innovation, and morale. At the heart of this informational exchange lies a fundamental yet often overlooked skill: the ability to both give and follow instructions effectively. This process, a delicate dance of communication […]