By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com The mayor asked the Campaign Finance Board to reconsider its denial of matching funds for his reelection, but the CFB chair shot him down, citing his campaign’s failure to answer inquiries on questionable campaign contributions and expenses. The chair of the city […]
By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]
Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have […]
By Maureen K. Day, THE CONVERSATION |Editorial credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp / shutterstock.com More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes” – “all out” – the doors have been closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They will vote, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens New York, NY — As the federal government fully enforces the REAL ID Act starting May 7, undocumented residents in New York City face new, and for many, alarming travel restrictions that could expose their immigration status in ways that echo policies from the Trump administration. The REAL ID Act, passed […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. As of 2025, New York City remains a Democratic stronghold, with over 4.5 million registered voters. However, recent trends reveal significant shifts in party affiliation and voter demographics, particularly across the city’s five boroughs. Democratic Voter Enrollment Trends Between 2020 and 2024, Democratic registration in New York City declined by approximately […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York City and across New York State, purchasing real estate is a legally intricate process that necessitates the involvement of a buyer’s attorney. Unlike in some states where legal representation is optional, in New York, it is customary—and often essential—for both buyers and sellers to retain legal counsel to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York City and across New York State, selling real estate is a legally intricate process that necessitates the involvement of a seller’s attorney. Unlike in some states where legal representation is optional, in New York, it is customary—and often essential—for both buyers and sellers to retain legal counsel to […]