Editorial credit: 1st Footage / shutterstock.com Memorial Scholarship for Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Will Support West Indian Students Pursuing Journalism Degrees at CUNY NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and the City University of New York (CUNY) Board of Trustees Chairperson William C. Thompson, Jr. today announced the establishment of the Ruschell Boone […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Cinemato/ shutterstock.com The NYC matching funds system was established with the noble goal of enhancing democracy by reducing the influence of wealthy donors and empowering small contributors. However, the system has been plagued by fraud, both detected and undetected, largely due to weak internal controls, inadequate auditing practices, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo Credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com Divorce proceedings can be emotionally and legally challenging, even in seemingly straightforward cases, such as short-term marriages with children. When an individual in New York State dies without having finalized a divorce, especially after a failed marriage lasting less than three years, the implications for […]
Alicia Boyd, fearless leader of the Movement To Protect The People (MTOPP) discusses the impact of the City of Yes (COY) Housing Text Amendments on our community. For more information, visit www.mtopp.org or call (718) 703-3086.
Editorial Credit: Artem Varnitsin/shutterstock.com 1. Introduction to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Overview of an LLC A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular business structure in the United States that provides business owners with the flexibility of a partnership or sole proprietorship while offering the limited liability protection typically associated with a corporation. An LLC […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: pisaphotography/shutterstock.com Rent stabilization in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) is a cornerstone of tenant protections, offering regulated rent increases and other rights to tenants in covered buildings. Proving that a building is rent-stabilized can have far-reaching consequences for tenants, providing them with greater security […]
Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shutterstock.com Introduction Running for public office in New York City is a complex process that involves navigating legal requirements, understanding the electoral system, and complying with campaign finance laws. The process varies depending on the office being sought—City Council, Mayor, Borough President, Comptroller, or Public Advocate—and includes steps such as filing petitions, […]
Photo courtesy: New York Immigration Coalition New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) celebrated the launch of the “New York Proud” campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City. This campaign brings to life the personal journeys of immigrant New Yorkers through a striking […]
Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shuttertsock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Raul Hardy, who died on July 9, 2022, after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]
By The Office of the New York State Comptroller | Editorial Credit: Steve Sanchez Photos 1,089 Reported Hate Crimes Across State in 2023, Up 69% Since 2019 New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection […]