Construction Career & M/WBE Expo – Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Urban Matters | Why Don’t Go Is a Must Read If You’re Seeking a Shot of Hope
By Leah Rothstein, URBAN MATTERS | Photo credit: chihacknight.org It’s been hard to pay attention to the national news lately. When I do, I am tempted to feel powerless and hopeless about the divisiveness and animosity that seems to be consuming our country. But I don’t want to respond by burying my head in the […]
How the First Pilgrims and the Puritans Differed in their Views on Religion and Respect for Native Americans
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 […]
For Some NBA Draftees who Overcame Adversity, making the Transition to Fame and Fortune is no Slam Dunk
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 […]
Gratitude in Action: Estate Planning Strategies for Charitable Giving
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 […]
All Fours: Cultural Significance and Gameplay Across the UK, Trinidad & Tobago, St. Vincent, Grenada, and Canada
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 […]
Celebrating Diwali in New York: A Vibrant Fusion of Culture, Community, and Celebration
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, […]
Lilly Ledbetter
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 […]
Impact on an Estate in New York State When Someone Dies Without Completing an Uncontested Divorce: A Case Study of Short Marriages With Children
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 […]
Partition Actions Well Settled Law Case Example Facts Fictional
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 […]