By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: A Katz / shutterstock.com REAL CHOICE. By adopting open enrollment and supporting policies, NYC can take a bold step toward creating a more just and inclusive education system. Let’s study this blueprint. New York City’s public school system, despite being one of the largest and most diverse in […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Anyekache Hercules Sentenced to One and a Half to Three Years in Prison for Helping Steal Three Homes and Illegally Profiting Over $1 Million NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that disbarred attorney Anyekache Hercules has been sentenced to one and a half to […]
Editorial Credit: Magicinfoto / shutterstock.com Driving Under the Influence (DUI), also known as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York, is a serious offense with significant legal and social consequences. With its bustling streets and heavy traffic, New York City is particularly stringent on laws concerning impaired driving. A recent incident involving Justin Timberlake has […]
Alicia Boyd, fearless leader of the Movement To Protect The People (MTOPP) discusses the impact of the City of Yes (COY) Housing Text Amendments on our community. For more information, visit www.mtopp.org or call (718) 703-3086.
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Fidelis Contracted with Social Worker Ward Halverson Despite His Criminal Conviction, License Suspension, and Ban from the Medicaid Program NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Fidelis Care (Fidelis) for causing vulnerable Medicaid patients in Central New York to receive treatment at a company […]
Editorial Credit: JLco Julia Amaral/shutterstock.com 1. Introduction to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Overview of an LLC A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular business structure in the United States that provides business owners with the flexibility of a partnership or sole proprietorship while offering the limited liability protection typically associated with a corporation. An […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Wirestock Creators/shutterstock.com Rent stabilization in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) is a cornerstone of tenant protections, offering regulated rent increases and other rights to tenants in covered buildings. Proving that a building is rent-stabilized can have far-reaching consequences for tenants, providing them with greater […]
Editorial credit: Melnikov Dmitriy /shutterstock.com Introduction In New York State, politics is a significant part of daily life, with passionate citizens advocating for a range of causes, candidates, and policies. For those who are politically engaged, starting a political club can be an excellent way to organize like-minded individuals, advocate for shared values, and participate […]
Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shutterstock.com Introduction Running for public office in New York City is a complex process that involves navigating legal requirements, understanding the electoral system, and complying with campaign finance laws. The process varies depending on the office being sought—City Council, Mayor, Borough President, Comptroller, or Public Advocate—and includes steps such as filing petitions, […]
By Migration Policy Institute | Editorial Credit: Vic Hinterlang/shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, DC — In a warming world, where climate change and extreme weather events are predicted to dramatically alter patterns of how, when, and where people move, anticipating the pain points that could undermine public support for smart policy solutions is essential. A new issue brief […]