Navigating Workers’ Compensation in New York: A Step-by-Step Guide for Injured Workers

Navigating Workers’ Compensation in New York: A Step-by-Step Guide for Injured Workers

A workplace injury or illness can be a devastating event, impacting not only your physical health but also your financial stability. In New York, the Workers’ Compensation system is designed to provide financial and medical benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. However, navigating this system can be complex, filled with deadlines, legal […]

A Medicaid Planning Guide for New York Families

A Medicaid Planning Guide for New York Families

Photo Copyright IQ INC. At Figeroux and Associates, located at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, New York, 11242, with website www.askthelawyer.us, and phone number 855-768-8845, we understand these challenges and are dedicated to helping families develop effective Medicaid planning strategies. This article, updated as of January 2025, outlines the step-by-step process of planning for […]

Despite Higher Covid Risk, Pregnant Women Are Now Ineligible for Vaccine

Despite Higher Covid Risk, Pregnant Women Are Now Ineligible for Vaccine

By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM  UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says the Department of Health and Human Services recommendations eliminating pregnant women and healthy children from Covid-19 vaccine eligibility is worrisome and not based on scientific data. Pregnant women are severely immunocompromised during gestation, but in the US they will no longer be eligible […]

Tracking Hate in New York: Analyzing SPLC’s 2024 Report on Statewide and Local Extremist Groups

Tracking Hate in New York: Analyzing SPLC’s 2024 Report on Statewide and Local Extremist Groups

By Chris Tobias The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) tracks hate and antigovernment extremist groups across the United States. According to their 2024 report, New York is home to a total of 59 such groups, comprising 5 statewide organizations and 54 local chapters. These groups span various ideologies, including white nationalism, antisemitism, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments, and […]

Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services: Building a Stronger Community Through Housing Equity

Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services: Building a Stronger Community Through Housing Equity

By Janet Howard In the vibrant and resilient borough of the Bronx, housing equity is not just a goal—it’s a mission. Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services, CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS), a nonprofit community development corporation, has been at the forefront of that mission for over 30 years. Under the dedicated leadership of Executive Director Gladstone Johnson, […]