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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
By Mary Campbell A health worker who has lived legally in the United States for over five decades was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a California airport, despite holding a valid green card. The incident has ignited renewed discussion about the legal vulnerabilities of long-term permanent residents and the crucial protections […]