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 […]
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. An analysis of the available articles and legal documents concerning Egbert Dewgard of New York City reveals a narrative tragically familiar in the annals of American justice: a life defined in the public record not by its lived experiences, but by its violent and contested end […]
By Esther Gittens Introduction In 2019, New York City voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to implement Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for local primary and special elections. The measure passed with approximately 73% of the vote and marked a significant shift in the city’s electoral landscape. But while the reform promised to empower voters, reduce […]
Editorial credit: Robson90 / shutterstock.com MoneyGram Failed to Deliver Funds or Provide Timely Refunds NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $250,000 from MoneyGram International, Inc., and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., (MoneyGram) for failing to follow consumer protection laws and jeopardizing their customers’ money transfers. MoneyGram is an international money transfer […]
By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Adrienne Adams, Zohran Mamdani and Zellnor Myrie are taking heat from retired city workers for refusing to sign a pledge to protect their health care from a cost-cutting deal championed by a union that endorsed them. The undecided fate of health care for […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY In a preliminary injunction, the court agreed that the move appeared to be a “quid pro quo” with the Trump administration in return for dropping a federal corruption case against Eric Adams. A State Supreme Court judge has indefinitely barred Mayor Eric Adams from allowing […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most critical financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. It’s a choice that can significantly impact your lifetime income and overall financial security. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as the optimal claiming age depends on a myriad of personal factors, from […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is not just about distributing assets — it’s also about protecting those assets from unnecessary tax burdens. At Figeroux & Associates, we’ve seen too many clients in New York suffer avoidable financial losses […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Creating a will or trust is a critical step in protecting your family and your legacy — but estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely see the consequences New Yorkers […]