Attorney General James Secures $250,000 from MoneyGram for Violating Consumer Protection Laws

Attorney General James Secures $250,000 from MoneyGram for Violating Consumer Protection Laws

Editorial credit: Robson90 / shutterstock.com MoneyGram Failed to Deliver Funds or Provide Timely Refunds NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $250,000 from MoneyGram International, Inc., and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., (MoneyGram) for failing to follow consumer protection laws and jeopardizing their customers’ money transfers. MoneyGram is an international money transfer […]

Rep. Yvette Clarke Calls Trump’s LA Deployments an Impeachable Offense

Rep. Yvette Clarke Calls Trump’s LA Deployments an Impeachable Offense

By Amelia Benavides-Colón, NOTUS, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu /shutterstock.com  “We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it,” Clarke, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, said of potential impeachment proceedings. This story was produced as part of a partnership between THE CITY and NOTUS, a publication from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. […]

Judge Sides with City Council, Blocks Mayor from Allowing ICE Office on Rikers Island

Judge Sides with City Council, Blocks Mayor from Allowing ICE Office on Rikers Island

By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY In a preliminary injunction, the court agreed that the move appeared to be a “quid pro quo” with the Trump administration in return for dropping a federal corruption case against Eric Adams. A State Supreme Court judge has indefinitely barred Mayor Eric Adams from allowing […]

Unlocking Your Retirement Potential: The Right Time to Claim Social Security Benefits in New York

Unlocking Your Retirement Potential: The Right Time to Claim Social Security Benefits in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most critical financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. It’s a choice that can significantly impact your lifetime income and overall financial security. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as the optimal claiming age depends on a myriad of personal factors, from […]

Legal Analysis: The Hidden Danger of Ignoring Tax Consequences in Wills and Trusts in New York

Legal Analysis: The Hidden Danger of Ignoring Tax Consequences in Wills and Trusts in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is not just about distributing assets — it’s also about protecting those assets from unnecessary tax burdens. At Figeroux & Associates, we’ve seen too many clients in New York suffer avoidable financial losses […]

Sly Stone Turned Isolation Into Inspiration, Forging a Path for a Generation of Music-Makers

Sly Stone Turned Isolation Into Inspiration, Forging a Path for a Generation of Music-Makers

By:Jose Valentino Ruiz |theconversation.com | Editorial Photo: IQ Inc In the fall of 1971, Sly and the Family Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” landed like a quiet revolution. After two years of silence following the band’s mainstream success, fans expected more feel-good funk from the ensemble. What they got instead was something murkier and […]

Legal Analysis: The Consequences of Not Updating Wills and Trusts After Major Life Changes in New York

Legal Analysis: The Consequences of Not Updating Wills and Trusts After Major Life Changes in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Creating a will or trust is a critical step in protecting your family and your legacy — but estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely see the consequences New Yorkers […]

Performers Announced For Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert; André De Shields to receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award

Performers Announced For Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert; André De Shields to receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award

By:Broadwayleague.com June 19, 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm LIVE in Times Square blacktobroadway.com The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative announces the performers for the 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth, a FREE outdoor concert in Times Square on Thursday, June 19, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (rain or shine). Flagstar Bank will be this year’s presenting sponsor. The 2025 Juneteenth Legacy […]

The NYC Mayoral Primary: 5 Paths to Power. Who Leads Now and Who Might Lead the Nation Next?

The NYC Mayoral Primary: 5 Paths to Power. Who Leads Now and Who Might Lead the Nation Next?

Photo credit: IQ INC. Ranked based on current polling, experience, and viability in the Democratic primary: Andrew Cuomo (Moderate/Center-Left) Strengths: Former Governor (2011–2021) with extensive executive experience managing crises like Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19; currently leads polls at ~35% first-choice, crossing 50% after ranked-choice rounds  Weaknesses: Carries baggage from prior scandals (sexual harassment, nursing-home controversy); […]