Restaurant Failures in NYC and Losing Your Life’s Savings

Restaurant Failures in NYC and Losing Your Life’s Savings

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The restaurant industry in New York City (NYC) is renowned for its diversity and vibrancy, yet it faces significant challenges, particularly concerning the sustainability of new establishments. A notable concern is the high failure rate of restaurants within their initial years of operation. Understanding these challenges is crucial for aspiring restaurateurs […]

Mayor Adams Address to New Yorkers

Mayor Adams Address to New Yorkers

Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams: My fellow New Yorkers today finally marks the end of this chapter. I want to thank my legal team, specifically my counsel Alex Spiro in obtaining justice. Now I clearly understand why those from Jay-Z to Baldwin call on him during difficult times. Alex, thank you so much […]

The Rise and Fall of Ingrid Lewis-Martin

The Rise and Fall of Ingrid Lewis-Martin

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Ingrid Lewis-Martin, once a prominent figure in New York City’s political landscape, experienced a dramatic rise and subsequent fall from grace. Serving as Deputy Borough President of Brooklyn and later as Chief Advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, her career trajectory was notable. However, allegations of […]

Becoming a Real Estate Agent in New York State: A Step-by-Step Guide

Becoming a Real Estate Agent in New York State: A Step-by-Step Guide

Embarking on a career as a real estate agent in New York State offers a dynamic and rewarding professional path. This guide outlines the essential steps to obtain your real estate salesperson license, providing a clear roadmap for aspiring agents. Step 1: Meet Basic Eligibility Requirements Before pursuing a real estate license in New York, […]

Attorney General James Defends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Venezuelan Immigrants

Attorney General James Defends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Venezuelan Immigrants

Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Trump Administration’s Early Termination of TPS Designations Would Endanger Immigrants and Harm New York’s Economy NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James on March 25, co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration’s unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) […]

Brannan: NYC Must Divest from Tesla Cites Musk’s Attacks on NYC Funding, Social Security, and National Security Risks

Brannan: NYC Must Divest from Tesla Cites Musk’s Attacks on NYC Funding, Social Security, and National Security Risks

Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com Brooklyn, NY — New York City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan called for complete divestment of NYC’s $1.2 billion pension investment in Tesla. “Elon Musk is deadly for democracy and his companies are corrosive for our portfolio,” Brannan said. “Musk is an unelected oligarch with way too much power – and […]

What to Know About Applying for Unemployment in New York City

What to Know About Applying for Unemployment in New York City

By Rachel Kahn, THE CITY  If you get laid off, head to the Department of Labor’s website ASAP. It’s a tough job market right now for lots of New Yorkers. As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to cut staff across federal agencies, at least 942 former federal workers have filed for unemployment in […]

Ranked Choice Voting in NYC 2025 Primaries: A Voter’s Guide

Ranked Choice Voting in NYC 2025 Primaries: A Voter’s Guide

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & rblfmr / Shutterstock.com| Photos from Left to Right: Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani & Adrienne Adams New York City’s 2025 primaries will once again utilize Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a system designed to reflect voter preferences more accurately and promote inclusive elections. […]

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