By Janet Howard | Photos Courtesy of Christopher James Veterans Action Group Buffalo Soldiers of America The heroic legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers will take center stage at the upcoming National Buffalo Soldiers Day Resource Fair, scheduled for Monday, July 28th, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Brooklyn Borough Hall. More than a celebration, the […]
By Janet Howard | Photos Courtesy of Jim Walden’s Campaign In a city long dominated by party politics and insider deals, Jim Walden is running a campaign that defies convention. As an independent candidate for mayor of New York City, Walden brings decades of experience as a federal prosecutor and a civil rights attorney to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates | Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Understanding Gentrification Gentrification is a process of urban transformation in which lower-income neighborhoods are revitalized by an influx of more affluent residents, often accompanied by rising property values, increased rents, and cultural displacement. Though it is […]
Cycling in New York City can be thrilling and practical, but it’s not without risks. Each year, thousands of cyclists are injured in collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, or even due to poorly maintained roads. If you’ve been involved in a bike accident in New York, understanding your legal options is crucial to securing compensation and protecting […]
From towering heights to heavy machinery, and from electrical systems to exposure to harmful substances, construction workers face a wide range of dangers daily. By Fenix Suriel Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the world. While the industry plays a critical role in infrastructure development and economic growth, the risks involved demand […]
Eligible Drivers Must File Claims Online by September 30, 2025 NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today urged current and former delivery workers who have received notice that they are eligible for the DoorDash settlement reached by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to file claims by September 30, 2025. In February […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of Chenenne Guevarra-Francis, a retired New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective; Merrick Dammar, an attorney; and Barbara Guevarra-Francis, a retired nurse, for stealing a 50 percent ownership stake of a family home […]
By Anne Webster Here’s a refined and comprehensive analysis of the ideal résumé for the Mayor of New York City in 2025 and beyond, structured to reflect the evolving demands of leadership, governance, and public trust. Executive Summary New York City’s mayor is no longer just a municipal executive—they are a global figure: a crisis […]
Southerntier Denied Required Paid Sick Leave to Unionized Employees During Height of COVID-19 Pandemic NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $148,000 settlement with Southerntier Custom Fabricators, Inc. (Southerntier), a sheet metal manufacturer in Elmira, Chemung County, for failing to provide paid sick leave to unionized employees during the peak of the […]
Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Rising Food Insecurity Statewide Will Only Get Worse Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest program helping households obtain food, would increase costs to state governments, limit eligibility and reduce the value of future benefits according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. […]