A recent survey reveals that, despite mounting political pressure, most small business owners continue to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, recognizing their value for both employees and the business as a whole. This is in stark contrast to a growing number of large corporations, which have scaled back or eliminated their DEI policies. […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com | Photo of Bill Lipton of NY Working Families The Working Families Party (WFP), established in 1998, has been a significant force in New York politics, advocating for progressive policies and endorsing candidates who champion social, racial, and economic justice. Despite its influence, the WFP […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo, the former Governor of New York, has been a polarizing political figure, often lauded for his leadership while simultaneously criticized for his failures. His tenure was marked by controversy, including allegations of sexual harassment that ultimately led to his resignation. However, beyond […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The term “white affirmative action” refers to systemic advantages that have historically benefited white individuals, often through practices like legacy admissions in higher education and nepotism in corporate environments. These mechanisms can perpetuate racial disparities by favoring candidates based on familial connections rather than merit. This article examines how such practices […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa, priced at $5 million. This initiative aims to attract affluent individuals by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship in exchange […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In the United States, millions of lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible to become U.S. citizens but fail to do so. Many delay filing for naturalization due to fear, procrastination, misinformation, or simply not realizing the urgency. However, waiting too long to apply could expose you and your family […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The global Black community shares a rich history of resilience, innovation, and cultural wealth. Despite the forced displacement of Africans through the transatlantic slave trade and the systemic disenfranchisement of Black populations worldwide, Black people have continuously built, rebuilt, and contributed significantly to economies, cultures, and political movements. Black Americans, in […]
By: Jon Campbell | Gothamist.com | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, saying his fate should be left to the voters to decide at the ballot box. Hochul, a Democrat, announced Thursday that she will not invoke her authority under state […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Both Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and NY Attorney General Tish James could pursue charges, and Gov. Hochul could also remove the mayor. The Trump Justice Department filed a highly unusual motion to dismiss the criminal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams on […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The authority for a New York State Governor to remove the Mayor of New York City is enshrined in both state law and the New York City Charter. Specifically, the New York City Charter stipulates: “The Mayor may be removed from office by […]