By Brian Figeroux, Esq. This article explores why homeownership is a powerful wealth-building tool, and outlines the step-by-step process to becoming a homeowner in NYC. We also spotlight Equity Smart Realty, Inc., a trusted real estate brokerage committed to guiding first-time buyers, working families, and aspiring investors through the complex homebuying journey. Introduction: Homeownership as […]
Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com Affordable housing remains a lifeline for thousands of New Yorkers facing high rents, job instability, and economic challenges. Fortunately, New York City offers a wide range of programs — from lotteries to emergency rental assistance — designed to help low- and moderate-income residents find and stay in safe, stable homes. This guide […]
By Lynn Spivey, President, NACCP-NYCHA Branch President Trump’s 2025 executive orders mark a major policy shift, rolling back protections aimed at addressing systemic inequality. These changes could deepen racial disparities in jobs, housing, education, and environmental health. Civil rights groups are calling for urgent action to uphold equity and justice in government. Introduction In 2025, […]
Africa Development Interchange Network (ADIN), an ECOSOC-accredited NGO, actively participated in the Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD4), held at the United Nations from April 14 to 27, 2025. This session provided a vital platform for ADIN to engage with global stakeholders, highlight development challenges facing African communities, and […]
By Chris Tobias In New York City, alternative high schools were created as a second chance for students who struggled in traditional settings—whether due to academic difficulties, personal hardships, or unstable home lives. However, today, many NYC alternative high schools are failing to fulfill their mission, leaving vulnerable students even more disconnected from meaningful futures. […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com AG James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration’s Targeting of States for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in K-12 Schools NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James on April 25, led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented and unlawful […]
By Brian Boggs, THE CONVERSATION United States federal agents tried to enter two Los Angeles elementary schools on April 7, 2025, and were denied entry, according to the Los Angeles Times. The agents were apparently seeking contact with five students who had allegedly entered the country without authorization. The Trump administration has been targeting foreign-born […]
More Than 21,400 Illegal Guns Have Been Seized Since Start of Adams Administration More Than 1,600 Gun Seizures Year-to-Date Have Led to Historic Declines in Gun Violence, Including Double-Digit Declines in Murders Shootings Down in All Five Boroughs Following Quarter with Fewest Shootings in History NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Estate planning can be complex even when all assets are domestic—but for U.S. citizens holding real property abroad, it becomes especially critical to plan ahead. One of the most strategic tools in this context is the creation of a trust. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely help clients navigate the legal […]
By Paradise Destinations Travel Travelling with a baby might sound like a nightmare to some, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re flying to a distant country or taking a road trip across your state, with a little preparation and the right mindset, travelling with a baby can be a wonderful experience for both […]
