Prosecutors Point to Wider Probe in Bribery Case Against Top Adams Aide

Prosecutors Point to Wider Probe in Bribery Case Against Top Adams Aide

By Greg B. Smith, The City | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY A court hearing Tuesday made clear that the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation of Mayor Eric Adams’ former top aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin encompasses far more than the bribery and money laundering charges she’s facing. A large quantity of phone and text communications prosecutors obtained prior […]

Child Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots

Child Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots

New York’s Average Child Care Cost of $14,621 Second Highest in U.S. New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide, according to a new report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic’s disruption of […]

1199SEIU Healthcare Workers East Faces Major Leadership Struggle

1199SEIU Healthcare Workers East Faces Major Leadership Struggle

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the nation’s largest healthcare union, is currently experiencing a significant internal leadership struggle that could have far-reaching implications, particularly concerning its political endorsements in the upcoming 2025 New York City mayoral race. Background of the Leadership Struggle For nearly two decades, George Gresham has served […]

New York City’s Public Advocate, Jumaane D. Williams, Missing in Action?

New York City’s Public Advocate, Jumaane D. Williams, Missing in Action?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com  New York City’s Public Advocate, Jumaane D. Williams, holds a pivotal role as the city’s ombudsperson, tasked with amplifying residents’ concerns and holding the administration accountable. His tenure has been marked by active engagement in various critical issues, including the immigrant crisis, affordable […]

Which Mayoral Candidate is Best for Non Whites?

Which Mayoral Candidate is Best for Non Whites?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  In the lead-up to the 2025 New York City mayoral election, candidates Scott Stringer and Brad Lander are intensifying their outreach to non-white communities, aiming to build broad-based support across the city’s diverse population. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who has historically garnered significant backing […]

Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Could Hit New York Hard

Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Could Hit New York Hard

By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY  State Attorney General Letitia James and counterparts sue to ensure Medicaid and other dollars continue to flow. An order from President Donald Trump’s budget office to freeze grant funding to states has already sown confusion and spurred pushback in New York. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and five other […]

Discharging Student Loans Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York City in 2025

Discharging Student Loans Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York City in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Discharging student loans through Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New York City in 2025 is a complex process that requires careful navigation of legal procedures and a thorough understanding of the criteria involved. While traditionally challenging, recent developments have provided clearer guidelines to assist borrowers in seeking relief. This article offers a […]

Internal Memos Instruct New York City Government Employees to Block ICE Raids

Internal Memos Instruct New York City Government Employees to Block ICE Raids

By Greg B. Smith and Gwynne Hogan | THE CITY | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shuttertsock.com Even as Mayor Eric Adams has ducked questions about Trump’s proposed mass deportations, agency employees have been told to block non-local law enforcement from city facilities. As President Donald Trump repealed years of precedent strongly discouraging immigration raids in schools, houses of worship, […]

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: lucasImages / shuttterstock.com  New York Attorney General Letitia James recently achieved a major legal milestone in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank (Citi), with a federal judge rejecting Citi’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, which alleges that Citi failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and […]

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