Promises Made, Promises Broken Accountability in NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Race

Promises Made, Promises Broken Accountability in NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Race

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Executive Summary: After the Ballots Are Counted: Who Keeps Watch on NYC’s New Mayor? In New York City’s 2025 mayoral election, candidates are offering bold promises on housing, policing, jobs, and economic reform. But campaign promises are not legally enforceable, and history shows how quickly they can evaporate once in office. […]

A City Divided, A City United: Voter Concerns in New York City 2025

A City Divided, A City United: Voter Concerns in New York City 2025

A deep analysis of how racial and economic realities shape the concerns of white and non-white voters — and whether equitable solutions are within reach. By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divided Priorities, Shared Struggles: NYC Voters’ Top Issues in 2025: Executive Summary In 2025, New York City voters are confronting a host of urgent challenges — […]

Working in New York: Challenges and Realities for Non-White Workers in 2025

Working in New York: Challenges and Realities for Non-White Workers in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, the reality of daily work remains precarious: unstable […]

Navigating Executive Order 14159: Legal and Strategic Solutions to Avoid Deportation

Navigating Executive Order 14159: Legal and Strategic Solutions to Avoid Deportation

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In early 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14159 titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which mandates undocumented immigrants aged 14 and over to register with federal authorities. This unprecedented order triggered widespread concern over its implications, particularly regarding deportation risks for those who comply. This article explores available […]

IRS Agreement to Share Tax Data with DHS Sparks Controversy

IRS Agreement to Share Tax Data with DHS Sparks Controversy

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com The recent agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share tax information of certain undocumented immigrants represents a significant shift in the handling of confidential taxpayer data. This memorandum of understanding permits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]

Attorney General James Sues Payday Lending Companies for Exploiting Workers with Illegal Loans

Attorney General James Sues Payday Lending Companies for Exploiting Workers with Illegal Loans

MoneyLion and DailyPay Pushed Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers into Short-Term, Expensive Payday Loans AG’s Investigation Found Lenders Charged Outrageous Interest and Took Hundreds of Dollars from Workers’ Wages through Abusive Lending Schemes NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued payday lenders MoneyLion Inc. (MoneyLion) and DailyPay, Inc. (DailyPay) for taking advantage of tens […]

Tragedy in Astoria: Police-Involved Shooting Raises Questions About Mental Health Response

Tragedy in Astoria: Police-Involved Shooting Raises Questions About Mental Health Response

By Staff Writer Astoria, Queens – April 14, 2025: A fatal police-involved shooting early Monday morning in Astoria has sparked an outcry from local leaders, who say the incident underscores deep flaws in New York City’s approach to mental health and emergency response. The shooting occurred at the intersection of 31st Street and 30th Avenue, […]

New York Knicks 2025 Season Overview and Playoff Outlook with Harmonie Lewis, Knickerbocker & Basketball Die-hard Enthusiast

New York Knicks 2025 Season Overview and Playoff Outlook with Harmonie Lewis, Knickerbocker & Basketball Die-hard Enthusiast

The New York Knicks have demonstrated significant growth during the 2024-2025 NBA season, securing a strong position in the Eastern Conference standings. The acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns has bolstered their frontcourt, provided a dynamic scoring presence and solidified their offensive strategies. Jalen Brunson’s exceptional leadership has been evident, with standout performances, including a 55-point game […]

Reforming Brooklyn Politics: Tony Melone and the New Kings Democrats Lead the Charge for Progressive Change

Reforming Brooklyn Politics: Tony Melone and the New Kings Democrats Lead the Charge for Progressive Change

By Janet Howard In a compelling interview on People Power & Politics, Tony Melone, President of the New Kings Democrats (NKD), laid out a transformative vision for Brooklyn’s Democratic Party focused on inclusivity, transparency, and empowering working-class communities. “The Brooklyn Democratic Party represents over a million Democrats,” Melone said. “But it spends more time catering […]