By Mariana Simões, CITY LIMITS |Editorial Credit: Drew Rawcliffe / Shutterstock.com New York City has over 124,000 buildings with lead pipes, city data analyzed by the New York League of Conservation Voters shows. Here’s how you can look up your address. A screenshot of the New York League of Conservation Voters’ new map, displaying homes believed […]
By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy: THE CITY Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello bumped from running Williamsburg parish following probe on cash transfers to firms of ex-City Hall chief of staff Frank Carone. A scandalous Sabrina Carpenter video shoot didn’t help. A top monsignor in Brooklyn has been relieved of administrative duties at a Williamsburg parish […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Supreme Court’s decision in Department of State v. Munoz underscores the tension between individual constitutional rights and the government’s authority over immigration policy. While the majority upheld the principle of consular non-reviewability, the dissent highlighted the human impact of such decisions, and the risks posed to fundamental liberties. Introduction In […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Guardianship laws in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) are designed to protect individuals—commonly referred to as wards—who cannot manage their personal, financial, or medical affairs due to physical or mental incapacity. In cases where an adult child, living outside the United States and not a U.S. citizen […]
By Reuven Blau, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy THE CITY After a damning revelation eight years ago, state leaders changed the make-up of the Parole Board to combat inequality. It didn’t help. Black and Hispanic people in New York state prisons have a much higher chance to be denied parole than whites over the past […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: YES Market Media / shutterstock.com The support of Latino voters for Donald Trump in the 2020 and 2024 elections has drawn significant attention, challenging traditional assumptions about the Latino electorate’s political behavior. This analysis examines the breakdown of Latinos who voted for Trump, focusing on key factors such […]
By Loneke Blackman Carr, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Krakenimages.com/ shutterstock.com The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients – especially Black adults – cannot afford the high price. These drugs are […]
By Ron Cheong |Photo by A.I. The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, with Republican control of the Senate and probably the House, is likely to bring sweeping, heavy-handed changes, staffing his Administration with like-minded people and purging professional staffing at government agencies, including the military, justice department, law […]
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about common health insurance scams as open enrollment begins for insurance plans through New York’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. New Yorkers have until December 15, 2024, to enroll through the New York State of Health marketplace for health […]
The holiday season is a time of reflection, gratitude, and generosity. It’s the perfect opportunity to consider how your estate planning can embody these values by supporting causes close to your heart. Incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan not only creates a meaningful legacy but also offers potential financial benefits for your loved ones […]