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 […]
By 311 Divorce | Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com The end of a relationship, regardless of its duration or intensity, can be a profound and transformative experience. Whether it’s a decades-long marriage or a brief but passionate affair, the conclusion of a relationship often brings about significant emotional and psychological shifts. Understanding these impacts and finding ways […]
Emphasizing the role of individuals in shaping our democracy, advocating for fair redistricting is not just crucial, but also a responsibility we all share. It’s a way to ensure equitable representation and protect our democratic processes. There are several ways citizens can actively participate in this critical issue. One approach is to support organizations and […]
Justice Stephen Breyer. Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com By Linda Nwoke Justice Stephen Breyer, the notable jurist and scholar, left a mark on the legal landscape of the United States while serving as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court for over 27 years. President Bill Clinton appointed him in 1994, and his […]
Photos courtesy of NYIC By reeddunlea of NYIC | November 16, 2023 New York—On Thursday, November 16 at 10am, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and African Communities Together (ACT), along with elected officials, NYIC member organizations, housing allies, community groups and immigrant New Yorkers held a rally, “sleep in,” and press conference at Gracie […]
A pet store owner is among the first to get a license following lifting of an injunction on weed sales in the borough. But most applicants are still waiting. BY GABRIEL POBLETE// TheCity.nyc New York’s cannabis regulators issued a flurry of new dispensary licenses Monday, including the first three to individuals who will operate in Brooklyn, […]
Listen to a special podcast By JR Holguin The Metropolitan New York Synod has elected Christopher Vergara as its first openly gay vice president of the board, and this comes during a concerning nationwide trend where more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills are introduced in legislatures. Vergara’s appointment is a motivating force for the LGBTQ+ community, […]
