By theconversation.com, Michael Carrafiello | Editorial credit: EvgeniiAnd / shutterstock.com Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century English Pilgrims and Puritans and their quest for religious freedom. Stories are told about the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the celebration of the first Thanksgiving feast. In the popular mind, the two groups are […]
By Rob Book, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Natursports / shutterstock.com When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players were on June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so. Salaries for first-round draft picks this year are projected to range from about $2.4 million at the low […]
The holiday season is a time of reflection, gratitude, and generosity. It’s the perfect opportunity to consider how your estate planning can embody these values by supporting causes close to your heart. Incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan not only creates a meaningful legacy but also offers potential financial benefits for your loved ones […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens All Fours is a unique and competitive trick-taking card game with deep historical roots in 17th-century England. Over centuries, it migrated with British colonists to the Caribbean, where it evolved in the hands of Trinidadian, Vincentian, Grenadian, and Canadian communities. Today, it is more than a game—it is a beloved cultural […]
By Mary Campbell As one of the most beloved Hindu festivals, Diwali – the Festival of Lights – signifies the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. In New York, Diwali celebrations have evolved from a traditional, family-centered festival to a city-wide affair that unites communities of all backgrounds, religions, […]
Photo by A.I Lilly Ledbetter, a pivotal figure in the fight for gender pay equity, passed away. Ledbetter died of respiratory failure, her family said in a statement Sunday, October 13, 2024. “Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our mother […]
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 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Andrey_Popov / shutterstock.com A partition action is a legal mechanism commonly used when two or more co-owners of a property cannot agree on what to do with the property. In your case, since you own 50% of a property, and the other party also owns 50%, a partition […]
Editorial Credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com In a hot market it’s easy to be blinded by the competition and succumb to the pressure to make an offer on a home before you’ve adequately assessed it. If you’re looking to buy a home this summer, use these four tips to uncover hidden flaws before you put […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo IQ.INC KKK Russian President Trump Take II – Are we witnessing in real time a total collapse of the Republican Party under Trump’s leadership? What is the rationale of Christians supporting President Trump when biblical research shows that he is unfit for the office of President? Christians RESEARCH, RESEARCH […]
