By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: emin kuliyev / shutterstock.com East New York and Brownsville, two neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City, face significant health challenges that have profound human and economic impacts. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are prevalent, leading to a cascade of related health issues and substantial financial burdens […]
By Chris Tobias Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a chronic viral infection that targets the immune system, weakening its ability to fight infections and diseases. If left untreated, HIV can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a life-threatening condition. Beyond its profound effects on the individual, HIV can also impact children born to parents with […]
Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging life events anyone can experience, and it often comes with significant changes in many aspects of life, including housing. If you’re considering buying a house after divorce, it can feel like a daunting task. However, with careful planning, understanding your financial situation, and a clear […]
When life throws unexpected financial challenges your way, it can feel overwhelming. Debt can accumulate quickly, leaving you struggling to make ends meet. If you’re facing such a situation, bankruptcy might seem like a scary option, but it can be a powerful tool for starting fresh. This article will guide you through the bankruptcy process, […]
As the New Year approaches, many people take the opportunity to reflect on their goals and aspirations for the year ahead. One of the most important but often overlooked aspects of personal planning is estate planning. Whether you’re starting fresh or revisiting an existing plan, it’s essential to approach estate planning with confidence to ensure […]
By Libby Richards, THE CONVERSATION You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that […]
By Ana Lucia Araujo, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Montez Kerr / shuttertsock.com During the era of slavery in the Americas, enslaved men, women and children also enjoyed the holidays. Slave owners usually gave them bigger portions of food, gifted them alcohol and provided extra days of rest. Those gestures, however, were not made out […]
By Mariana Simões, CITY LIMITS A new version of the heavily criticized expired J-51 property tax incentive is back. Advocates argue it will encourage landlords to renovate apartments and will help them afford the upgrades needed to comply with the building emissions law, Local Law 97. The boiler room at a co-op building in Queens. Officials […]
By Katie Honan and Greg B. Smith , THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The chief advisor who stepped down earlier this week and her 38-year-old son are charged in what prosecutors described as a series of illegal favors and payments. “She is so fired up to fight these charges,” he said. “If it were up […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY| Editorial credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY All residents of the Brooklyn tent shelter complex are slated to depart by Jan. 15. Some have been reassigned in recent days, with others still eager to leave the tent encampment. Migrant parents and children on a recent morning lugged suitcases across the wind-swept tarmac to […]