By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM | Photo Copyright IQ INC. Critics of Trump’s proposed 3.5% tax on remittances say it essentially amounts to double taxation, crippling many of the poorest people in the world. Tucked into the 1,000+ pages of Congress’ “big, beautiful” spending bill is a 3.5% tax on remittances, the money immigrants and others […]
Editorial credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Stacie Saunders Sentenced to Three to Nine Years in Prison for Helping Steal Three Homes in Queens NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the sentencing of Stacie Saunders, a former mortgage bank branch manager, for her role in a Queens deed theft ring that […]
June marks Immigrant Heritage Month when New York City honors the invaluable contributions of its immigrant communities. With over 3 million foreign-born residents, the city is a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of immigrants who have shaped its history and continue to define its future. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) […]
By Janet Howard | Photo courtesy of Justin Brannan Campaign In the bustling world of New York City politics, where the stakes are as high as the skyscrapers, Justin Brannan emerges as a passionate contender for NYC Comptroller. As the city’s financial watchdog, Brannan’s vision is clear: “Knowledge is power,” he states emphatically, emphasizing the […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 When it comes to estate planning, details are everything. Leaving out important assets or beneficiaries from your will or trust in New York can result in confusion, legal challenges, and irreversible harm to the people […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Choosing who will carry out your final wishes is one of the most important decisions in estate planning — and one of the most overlooked. At Figeroux & Associates, we regularly help clients repair the […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates, 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is about control — control over who gets what, when, and how. But in New York, that control is only guaranteed if the legal requirements governing wills and trusts are followed with precision. At […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT |Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On June 6, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo credit: Gwynne Hogan/THE CITY Nydia Velazquez and Adriano Espaillat were seeking to inspect holding cells inside 26 Federal Plaza, as concerns have grown among advocates about conditions inside amid a surge of arrests. U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement refused entry to two members of Congress who attempted to […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Eight years ago, President Trump made history by invoking an obscure authority, section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to “suspend […]