Editorial credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Stacie Saunders Sentenced to Three to Nine Years in Prison for Helping Steal Three Homes in Queens NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the sentencing of Stacie Saunders, a former mortgage bank branch manager, for her role in a Queens deed theft ring that […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Lev radin The annals of New York City’s history are marked by moments that have irrevocably altered the relationship between its citizens and the police force. Few are as stark and horrifying as the case of Abner Louima, a Haitian immigrant whose name became synonymous with the brutal […]
By Janet Howard | Photo courtesy of Justin Brannan Campaign In the bustling world of New York City politics, where the stakes are as high as the skyscrapers, Justin Brannan emerges as a passionate contender for NYC Comptroller. As the city’s financial watchdog, Brannan’s vision is clear: “Knowledge is power,” he states emphatically, emphasizing the […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Choosing who will carry out your final wishes is one of the most important decisions in estate planning — and one of the most overlooked. At Figeroux & Associates, we regularly help clients repair the […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates, 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is about control — control over who gets what, when, and how. But in New York, that control is only guaranteed if the legal requirements governing wills and trusts are followed with precision. At […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Eight years ago, President Trump made history by invoking an obscure authority, section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to “suspend […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Suffering a personal injury can be a life-altering event, bringing not only physical and emotional pain but also significant financial strain. While a personal injury award can provide much-needed compensation, it can also create an unexpected dilemma for individuals relying on essential public benefits in New York, such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo credit: Gwynne Hogan/THE CITY Jessica, a 33-year-old special education teacher at a local private school, was sitting damp-eyed on a stoop near immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza. Her husband, Jean Carlos, had come Monday morning for a hearing in his asylum case, and Jessica, feeling a growing […]
By Fenix Suriel | Photos by Fenix Suriel Four candidates meet in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights. Former Prosecutor Jim Walden speaking to the audience at the forum “All Faiths, All Candidates.” New York, NY- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights hosted a mayoral candidate forum […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. For many families, the passing of a loved one brings not only profound emotional grief but also the often-unforeseen complexities of navigating their financial legacy. The traditional path, probate, a court-supervised process for validating a will and distributing assets, can be a labyrinth of paperwork, public disclosures, and considerable expense. Fortunately, […]