Letitia James Releases Letter Urging U.S. Senate to Reject the Laken Riley Act

Letitia James Releases Letter Urging U.S. Senate to Reject the Laken Riley Act

Editorial credit: Glynnis Jones / Shutterstock.com On January 16, New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued a letter, signed by herself, eight other state attorneys general, as well as various elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and clerical figures, urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Laken Riley Act. Access to PDf: FINAL – Laken […]

Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026

Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026

By Dara Lind, IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. As one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that it is extending […]

Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela & H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129

Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela & H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129

Extension of TPS for Sudan As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension and after consultation with appropriate government agencies, the conditions in the foreign state must be reviewed to determine whether conditions for the TPS designation continue to be met. […]

Retired and Ready to Travel

Retired and Ready to Travel

By Paradise Destinations Travel Retirement is often seen as the golden age of travel, where you can explore new destinations, reconnect with old passions, and enjoy life at a slower pace. Whether you’re dreaming of beach vacations, European road trips, or exploring the mountains, planning for travel in retirement requires thoughtful preparation to ensure a […]

What Does ‘Code Blue’ Mean for Homeless New Yorkers?

What Does ‘Code Blue’ Mean for Homeless New Yorkers?

By Jeanmarie Evelly, CITY LIMITS | Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com With frigid weather in the forecast this week, City Limits spoke to Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park about what Code Blue entails, and what it means for people experiencing homelessness. Each night, thousands of New Yorkers sleep unsheltered, according to estimates—bedding down […]

It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

By Cooper Flaherty, CITY LIMITS | Editorial credit: Noah Labinaz / shutterstock.com “Climate activists, especially young people, know we can’t wait four years to prevent the worst of the crisis. The longer we wait to act, the more politicians and corporations take away from the futures of people growing up right now.” In the wake of […]

Attorney General James Sues Brooklyn Furniture Store for Cheating Hundreds of Consumers

Attorney General James Sues Brooklyn Furniture Store for Cheating Hundreds of Consumers

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against Payless Furniture, Inc. d/b/a 1StopBedrooms, a Brooklyn-based furniture store, for cheating New York consumers. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) opened an investigation into 1StopBedrooms after receiving hundreds of complaints and found that the store charged customers exorbitant cancellation fees, […]

The High Cost of Child Care

The High Cost of Child Care

A Message from the Comptroller   Dear New Yorkers, As we start the new year, job growth has continued nationwide. That’s true in New York City as well, although local numbers are flatter and lag behind national ones in sectors other than health care and social assistance. The city’s tourism industry has rebounded to pre-pandemic […]

HHS Nominee Robert Kennedy Jr., Would Be a Disaster for Public Health, Predict Experts

HHS Nominee Robert Kennedy Jr., Would Be a Disaster for Public Health, Predict Experts

By Sunita Sohrabji, EthicMediaServices | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / shutterstock.com  Critics believe Kennedy is unfit to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary, because he will gut funding for public health research. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head up Health and Human Services is likely to gut public health research, […]