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); […]

Justice for Abner Louima: An Analysis of the Brooklyn Torture Case and the Critical Role of Attorney Brian Figeroux, Esq.

Justice for Abner Louima: An Analysis of the Brooklyn Torture Case and the Critical Role of Attorney Brian Figeroux, Esq.

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 […]

Promises Made, Promises Broken Accountability in NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Race

Promises Made, Promises Broken Accountability in NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Race

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Executive Summary: After the Ballots Are Counted: Who Keeps Watch on NYC’s New Mayor? In New York City’s 2025 mayoral election, candidates are offering bold promises on housing, policing, jobs, and economic reform. But campaign promises are not legally enforceable, and history shows how quickly they can evaporate once in office. […]

A City Divided, A City United: Voter Concerns in New York City 2025

A City Divided, A City United: Voter Concerns in New York City 2025

A deep analysis of how racial and economic realities shape the concerns of white and non-white voters — and whether equitable solutions are within reach. By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divided Priorities, Shared Struggles: NYC Voters’ Top Issues in 2025: Executive Summary In 2025, New York City voters are confronting a host of urgent challenges — […]

Working in New York: Challenges and Realities for Non-White Workers in 2025

Working in New York: Challenges and Realities for Non-White Workers in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, the reality of daily work remains precarious: unstable […]

The House Just Passed the SAVE Act

The House Just Passed the SAVE Act

The SAVE Act could unfairly prevent millions from voting Today, the House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a measure that could unfairly prevent millions of eligible voters from casting ballots. In response, Greta Bedekovics, associate director of Democracy Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: The SAVE Act is not […]

Angie Stone: A Musical Icon Who Uplifted Black Men and Women Through Song

Angie Stone: A Musical Icon Who Uplifted Black Men and Women Through Song

By Sandy Conners | Editorial credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson / shutterstock.com  Angie Stone is a name that resonates with fans of soulful, passionate, and powerful music. A celebrated singer, songwriter, and actress, Stone has significantly impacted the music industry with her deep, rich voice and heartfelt lyrics. From her early beginnings to her iconic hits, […]

In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Machiavelli or Confucius?

In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Machiavelli or Confucius?

By Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. | Photo courtesy of: Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, better known as Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527), and Kǒng Fūzǐ, known in the West as Confucius (551–479 B.C.), were two highly regarded philosophers: Machiavelli in the Western world and Confucius in the East. Both developed very […]

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