NY AG Letitia James Charged with Mortgage Fraud – A Crime Seldom Prosecuted and Rarely Resulting in Prison

NY AG Letitia James Charged with Mortgage Fraud – A Crime Seldom Prosecuted and Rarely Resulting in Prison

by:Jay L. Zagorsky | theconversation.com | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com With the indictment on Oct. 9, 2025, of New York Attorney General – and longtime Donald Trump adversary – Letitia James on two criminal counts related to loans for a home purchase, mortgage fraud is back in the news. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, is also being […]

Vote Yes on Affordable Housing: Why Propositions 2–5 Matter for New York City’s Future

Vote Yes on Affordable Housing: Why Propositions 2–5 Matter for New York City’s Future

By Janet Howard New York City faces an unprecedented housing crisis. With more than half of renters and 45% of homeowners considered ‘housing-burdened,’ the Yes on Affordable Housing campaign urges voters to approve Propositions 2, 3, 4, and 5 this November 4. These ballot measures aim to cut red tape, modernize outdated processes, and speed […]

Trump Administration Cancels NYC Magnet School Funding Over Trans Student Policies

Trump Administration Cancels NYC Magnet School Funding Over Trans Student Policies

by Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Brian Jason / Shutterstock.com This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The Trump administration is canceling millions of dollars in magnet school grant funding after New York City officials missed a Tuesday deadline to overhaul their policies regarding transgender students. At stake is $36 million […]

What a Government Shutdown Means for the Immigration System

What a Government Shutdown Means for the Immigration System

By:Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org With weeks of failed negotiations, Congress has less than 12 hours to avert a possible government shutdown. Should government funding lapse on October 1 without a deal, the impact will be felt differently across the government agencies that play a role in the immigration system. Democratic members of the Senate have rejected […]

Work Is a Gift from God

Work Is a Gift from God

In a world filled with deadlines, stress, and frustration, it’s easy to forget a simple yet profound truth: work is a gift from God. When the demands of life feel heavy and the daily grind wears us down, it helps to remember that from the very beginning, work was part of God’s perfect design. Work […]

Partisan Politics Should Not Hurt People

Partisan Politics Should Not Hurt People

By:civilrights.org WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the government shutdown:  “This government shut down as the debate about whether or not hard-working people and families in the US deserve to be able to see a doctor, get hospital services, and […]

Avoid “DIY” Bankruptcy Without Legal Guidance

Avoid “DIY” Bankruptcy Without Legal Guidance

When financial pressure becomes overwhelming, filing for bankruptcy may seem like the only way out. But before you try to handle the process yourself, it’s important to understand that bankruptcy law is complex and unforgiving of mistakes. While “DIY bankruptcy” might appear to save you money upfront, it can cost you much more in the […]

7 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Corporate Lawyer

7 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Corporate Lawyer

Running a business comes with endless responsibilities — from managing daily operations to planning for future growth. However, one area that’s often overlooked until a problem arises is legal protection. That’s where a corporate lawyer becomes an invaluable asset. Whether you’re a small startup or a growing enterprise, having the right legal guidance can protect […]

The Next Mayor’s Real Test? Ending New York’s Homelessness Crisis

The Next Mayor’s Real Test? Ending New York’s Homelessness Crisis

By: Perry Perlmutter | citylimits.org “The next mayor will undoubtedly hear plenty from the business community about their priorities. But New York’s homeless population deserves a voice in City Hall that’s just as loud and just as urgent.” New York’s most powerful and influential business leaders are eager to get their priorities heard by the […]

Sandy Brondello Fired One Year After Liberty’s First Championship: What Went Wrong, What’s Next?

Sandy Brondello Fired One Year After Liberty’s First Championship: What Went Wrong, What’s Next?

By Emerald Green | Editorial credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com The sudden dismissal of Sandy Brondello, just one year after guiding the New York Liberty to their first-ever WNBA Championship, has sent shockwaves through the basketball world. What seemed like the beginning of a dynasty quickly turned into a franchise-defining controversy after the Liberty’s early […]