By Kenneth Thorpe Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden’s signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was intended to make it easier for seniors to afford their medicines. Some of the changes will indeed help seniors. But other changes […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Reopen Portal for Defrauded Consumers to File Claims for Refunds; Portal Will Close on December 21st NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today urged service members and veterans who were deceived by Harris Jewelry to file claims to receive refunds […]
By Urban Matters | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com One of New York City’s oldest hospitals currently finds itself in what might be termed critical condition. Acquired over a decade ago by the Mount Sinai Health System, the 799-bed Beth Israel hospital on East 16th Street, founded in 1890, has been slated for eventual […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com Department of Investigation is scrutinizing a pending lease in an office tower owned by a billionaire backer of the mayor, among other transactions. The city Department of Investigation (DOI) is looking into the actions of a longtime associate of Mayor Eric Adams whom […]
By Equity Smart Realty Inc | www.equitysmartrealty.com The American Dream has long been defined by two core aspirations: entrepreneurship and homeownership. Yet, in recent years, the dream of owning a home has become increasingly difficult for many Americans. Whether you’re trying to buy a house or rent an apartment, rising costs and stagnant wages have […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Yuri A / shutterstock.com Influencers have reshaped the way individuals consume information, products, and culture in the digital age. Their success stems from their ability to build trust, engage communities, and adapt to rapidly changing digital landscapes. In the digital age, the term “influencer” has emerged as a […]