Keeping the Family Peace During the Holidays: Practical Tips for Avoiding Conflict and Surprise. Wills, Trust & Estate Planning also brings Family Holiday Happiness

Keeping the Family Peace During the Holidays: Practical Tips for Avoiding Conflict and Surprise. Wills, Trust & Estate Planning also brings Family Holiday Happiness

By Esther Claudette Gittens The holiday season is meant to bring joy, warmth, and togetherness, but for many families, it can also be a time of heightened tension. According to a recent study, nearly 38% of respondents admitted that family conflicts often arise during this time of year. In 2025, the additional stress of a […]

Attorney General James Secures $6.5 Million from One of New York City’s Worst Landlords

Attorney General James Secures $6.5 Million from One of New York City’s Worst Landlords

Lilmor Management Persistently Violated Lead Paint, Mold, and Housing Maintenance Laws and Deceived Prospective Tenants AG James Secures Over $2.9 Million in Restitution for Current and Former Tenants; Installs Housing Specialist to Ensure Apartments are Brought Up to Code NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $6.5 million settlement with Lilmor […]

Immigration Experts Debunk Lies About Mass Deportations, Crime & Immigrants

Immigration Experts Debunk Lies About Mass Deportations, Crime & Immigrants

By Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Today, immigration experts held a press webinar to address facts surrounding Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. The discussion focused on the risks posed to immigrant communities, including individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and the dangerous implications of […]

In a Threat to Patient Trust, Texas Hospitals Must ask ‘Are you a U.S. citizen?’

In a Threat to Patient Trust, Texas Hospitals Must ask ‘Are you a U.S. citizen?’

By Akshara Ramasamy, StatNews | Editorial credit: Patrish Jackson / shutterstock.com  As I prepare for medical school, I worry about the future of practicing in my state As a first-generation immigrant, much of my childhood was spent in a state of perpetual uncertainty. My family and I fixated on an ever-refreshing screen, patiently watching our status […]

Eric Adams Campaign Denied Public Matching Funds, In Blow to Reelection Bid

Eric Adams Campaign Denied Public Matching Funds, In Blow to Reelection Bid

By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com  Campaign Finance Board declares the mayor’s conduct, including indictment allegations of fraudulent fundraising, as likely “conduct in violation of the campaign finance law.” The panel that oversees campaign finance to restrict the influence of money in politics Monday denied Mayor Eric […]

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the Mayor’s Chief Advisor and Confidant, Departs City Hall Abruptly

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the Mayor’s Chief Advisor and Confidant, Departs City Hall Abruptly

By Katie Honan and Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The longtime Adams aide, who was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in late September, says she is retiring to spend more time with her family. Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the chief advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, has retired in the latest high-profile departure in […]

NYC Leaders Debate Cooperation with Trump Administration on Immigration Enforcement

NYC Leaders Debate Cooperation with Trump Administration on Immigration Enforcement

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / shutterstock.com  Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]

Global Hunger: A Pressing Issue

Global Hunger: A Pressing Issue

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: clicksabhi / shutterstock.com  Global hunger remains a pressing issue, with millions facing food insecurity due to conflicts, economic instability, and climate-related challenges. Global hunger remains a pressing issue, with millions facing food insecurity due to conflicts, economic instability, and climate-related challenges. Recent reports highlight several countries experiencing severe […]

Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule

Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule

By Adriel Orozco, 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. On December 13, the Biden administration issued a permanent rule that automatically extends the validity of certain work permits by up to 540 […]

Mayor Adams on Trump Border Czar: ‘We Have the Same Desire’

Mayor Adams on Trump Border Czar: ‘We Have the Same Desire’

By Yoav Gonen, THE CITY  | Editorial Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY After an hour-long meeting, Adams said he and Tom Homan want to go after undocumented immigrants who commit “repeated, violent acts.” Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said he and incoming border czar Tom Homan “have the same desire” when it comes to dealing with migrants, […]