By Fenix Suriel | Photos courtesy: Justin Onwenu The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) announced its settlement in a case against Applebee’s. The case involved a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Applebee’s owners, Apple-Metro, Inc., agreed to settle with the NCLEJ. The suit was initially brought to the NCLEJ in […]
By Fenix Suriel | Photos credit: The New York Taxi Workers Alliance New York, NY: The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) hosted a rally to urge the city council to support a bill protecting drivers against vehicle service companies. Int 0276 is a bill that prohibits vehicle service companies such as Lyft and Uber […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. Juneteenth traces directly to June 19, 1865, when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, declaring the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on January 1, 1863, enforcement in remote Confederate territories like […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has made the historic decision to not invite President Donald Trump to its upcoming national conference, a stark departure from its century-long tradition of extending an invitation to the sitting U.S. president. This move, a direct […]
By Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Katie Honan | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY In a blow to retirees, the state Court of Appeals overruled lower court decisions that had barred the city from moving its quarter-million retirees to a privatized health care plan. The state’s highest court has overruled a state Supreme Court judge’s decision that had barred […]
By Manhattanda.org | Editorial credit: Excenia Mette / shutterstock.com Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictment of RICKY SHELBY, 23, for allegedly fatally shooting 61-year-old Excenia Mette in Harlem on April 22, 2025. SHELBY is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count each of Murder in […]
By Sandy Connors The United States has consistently ranked among the world’s top three most visited countries. In 2023, it welcomed 66.5 million international visitors, drawn to iconic cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago and breathtaking natural landmarks like Yosemite National Park. The country’s dynamic culture, global business influence, and rich diversity have […]
By Sandy Connors | Editoria credit: Fred Duval / shutterstock.com At the 2025 BET Awards, Hollywood icon Denzel Washington added yet another accolade to his storied career, taking home the ‘Best Actor’ award for his commanding performance in the critically acclaimed crime drama Highest 2 Lowest, directed by longtime collaborator Spike Lee. At 70, Washington […]
By IQ Inc Editorial Board | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com The political landscape of 2025 presents a unique challenge for New York City, with the return of a Trump administration and its documented history of policies and rhetoric often at odds with the city’s values and needs. This article will analyze the potential […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 When it comes to estate planning in New York, failing to address contingencies in your will or trust is like building a house with no roof — everything works fine until a storm hits. At […]