By Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Katie Honan | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY In a blow to retirees, the state Court of Appeals overruled lower court decisions that had barred the city from moving its quarter-million retirees to a privatized health care plan. The state’s highest court has overruled a state Supreme Court judge’s decision that had barred […]
By Manhattanda.org | Editorial credit: Excenia Mette / shutterstock.com Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictment of RICKY SHELBY, 23, for allegedly fatally shooting 61-year-old Excenia Mette in Harlem on April 22, 2025. SHELBY is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count each of Murder in […]
By Sandy Connors The United States has consistently ranked among the world’s top three most visited countries. In 2023, it welcomed 66.5 million international visitors, drawn to iconic cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago and breathtaking natural landmarks like Yosemite National Park. The country’s dynamic culture, global business influence, and rich diversity have […]
By Sandy Connors | Editoria credit: Fred Duval / shutterstock.com At the 2025 BET Awards, Hollywood icon Denzel Washington added yet another accolade to his storied career, taking home the ‘Best Actor’ award for his commanding performance in the critically acclaimed crime drama Highest 2 Lowest, directed by longtime collaborator Spike Lee. At 70, Washington […]
By IQ Inc Editorial Board | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com The political landscape of 2025 presents a unique challenge for New York City, with the return of a Trump administration and its documented history of policies and rhetoric often at odds with the city’s values and needs. This article will analyze the potential […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 When it comes to estate planning in New York, failing to address contingencies in your will or trust is like building a house with no roof — everything works fine until a storm hits. At […]
By Chris Tobias | Photo courtesy: Crystal for Brooklyn In an interview with our Editor-in-Chief and Host of People Power & Politics, Pearl Phillip, New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson sat down to reflect on her trailblazing tenure and ambitious vision for the future. Representing the diverse and culturally rich 35th District—which includes Fort […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 When it comes to estate planning, details are everything. Leaving out important assets or beneficiaries from your will or trust in New York can result in confusion, legal challenges, and irreversible harm to the people […]
By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The NAACP’s decision not to invite President Donald J. Trump to its 2025 annual national convention has reignited long-standing tensions between the organization and the Trump political brand. The absence of an invitation, while unsurprising to many observers, reflects deeper ideological and historical divides that have shaped […]
By Elizabeth Hintz, The Conversation For people with chronic gynecological pain conditions, pain can be constant, making everyday activities like sitting, riding a bicycle and even wearing underwear extremely uncomfortable. For many of these people – most of whom identify as women – sexual intercourse and routine pelvic exams are unbearable. Endometriosis and vulvodynia, or chronic genital […]