New York State Workers’ Compensation Law: Documented or Undocumented in the USA, You Have Rights!

New York State Workers’ Compensation Law: Documented or Undocumented in the USA, You Have Rights!

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  New York State Workers’ Compensation Law is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Designed to provide financial and medical benefits, this law ensures that workers receive necessary support without the burden of proving employer negligence. This article explores employees’ benefits under workers’ compensation, the process […]

Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Drug and Gun Trafficking Operation that Sold Fentanyl and Cocaine in Brooklyn

Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Drug and Gun Trafficking Operation that Sold Fentanyl and Cocaine in Brooklyn

Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office  AG’s Investigation Seized More Than 5,000 Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl and More Than One Kilogram of Cocaine. Second Indictment Charged One Defendant for March 2024 Shooting in Brooklyn NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of eight individuals for their […]

Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

By Esther Claudette Gittens Fentanyl addiction presents a unique and severe set of challenges, with profound effects on both physical and mental health. Introduction Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has become a focal point in the opioid crisis, causing a dramatic rise in overdose deaths and addiction rates […]

The Impact of Fentanyl on Black, Brown, and White Communities: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mental, Economic, and Community Responses

The Impact of Fentanyl on Black, Brown, and White Communities: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mental, Economic, and Community Responses

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com | Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office  The fentanyl crisis represents one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with wide-ranging impacts on Black, Brown, and White communities. This analysis has examined the mental, economic, and social consequences of fentanyl […]

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Piotr Swat / shuttertsock.com  The United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) facilitates streamlined travel for citizens of designated countries, promoting tourism and business engagements. However, the program faces challenges, notably individuals who overstay their authorized period and become undocumented residents. This comprehensive analysis examines the VWP’s structure, estimates […]

Comprehensive Understanding of the Clean Slate Act

Comprehensive Understanding of the Clean Slate Act

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Lev radin / shutterstock.com  This analysis provides an overview of the Clean Slate Act, explains its benefits, and breaks down the steps required to take advantage of its provisions. It also addresses whether individuals need to hire a private lawyer or can access free legal assistance. Introduction: Understanding […]

Mayor Eric Adams and Elected Officials Have Failed NYCHA Residents – Is It Time to Fire Them?

Mayor Eric Adams and Elected Officials Have Failed NYCHA Residents – Is It Time to Fire Them?

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com  This analysis explores critical topics affecting NYCHA housing and its residents. It begins by distinguishing between two federal housing programs—Section 8 and Section 9 (traditional public housing)—before diving into actionable guidance for residents. 1.Introduction The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) stands as the […]

The Tax Issue of Innocent Spouse Relief: Retroactivity and Implications

The Tax Issue of Innocent Spouse Relief: Retroactivity and Implications

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: sirtravelalot/ shutterstock.com  The tax system in the United States recognizes the potential for inequity when one spouse bears undue liability for tax understatements or penalties caused by the other spouse. To address such situations, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers Innocent Spouse Relief, a provision that shields an […]