Real Estate Negotiating Strategies for Securing a Restaurant and Bar Location in NYC for a Family Member

Real Estate Negotiating Strategies for Securing a Restaurant and Bar Location in NYC for a Family Member

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Negotiating for real estate in New York City, especially for a high-demand purpose like a restaurant and bar, requires a strategic approach tailored to the competitive and dynamic market. Representing a family member adds another layer of responsibility and care, as their financial and emotional investment is at stake. This analysis […]

Call for DOE to Develop Curriculum on Religious Diversity

Call for DOE to Develop Curriculum on Religious Diversity

Photo credit:  ESB Professional / shutterstock.com  Resolution 95, sponsored by Council Member Shahana Hanif, would call upon the New York City Department of Education to consult with faith-based organizations to develop and provide all grade levels with a curriculum that focuses on religious diversity. The resolution also calls for providing professional development focused on religious […]

What is the Hardest Stage of a Relationship?

What is the Hardest Stage of a Relationship?

Relationships are a complex blend of emotions, intimacy, and shared experiences but are also filled with challenges. As you grow closer to your partner, you inevitably face various stages of the relationship, each with unique difficulties. While every relationship is different, one of the most challenging stages is often the power struggle stage. This is […]

For Some NBA Draftees who Overcame Adversity, making the Transition to Fame and Fortune is no Slam Dunk

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 […]

Here’s What Seniors Need to Know About Changes to Medicare

Here’s What Seniors Need to Know About Changes to Medicare

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 […]

Attorney General James Urges Veterans and Service Members to File Claims to Receive Refunds from Harris Jewelry Settlement

Attorney General James Urges Veterans and Service Members to File Claims to Receive Refunds from Harris Jewelry Settlement

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 […]

Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

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 […]

How the Second Trump Administration Could Affect the Housing Market

How the Second Trump Administration Could Affect the Housing Market

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 […]