By Cooper Flaherty, CITY LIMITS | Editorial credit: Noah Labinaz / shutterstock.com “Climate activists, especially young people, know we can’t wait four years to prevent the worst of the crisis. The longer we wait to act, the more politicians and corporations take away from the futures of people growing up right now.” In the wake of […]
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against Payless Furniture, Inc. d/b/a 1StopBedrooms, a Brooklyn-based furniture store, for cheating New York consumers. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) opened an investigation into 1StopBedrooms after receiving hundreds of complaints and found that the store charged customers exorbitant cancellation fees, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Navigating healthcare coverage options like Medicare and Medicaid is essential for New York City residents seeking affordable medical services. This article outlines the eligibility criteria for both programs, provides a step-by-step guide to the application processes, and offers information on where to apply. Medicare Eligibility and Application in NYC Eligibility Criteria: […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com New York City (NYC), the most populous city in the United States, is renowned for its cultural diversity and significant political influence. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 8,804,190, marking an increase of 629,057 people since 2010. This growth […]
Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]
(NEW YORK, NY) – In response to Mayor Adams’ annual State of The City, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement on behalf of CPR Spokesperson, Hassen Bashir, VOCAL-NY, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator. “The mayor of New York City has one of the most influential platforms in the world and should use it […]
Scammers Sent Text Messages Claiming to Help Find Remote Jobs; Tricked New Yorkers into Depositing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Cryptocurrency Accounts AG James Freezes $2.2 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency, Files Lawsuit to Recover Money for Defrauded New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit to recover $2.2 […]
By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The mayor is expected to focus on his old standbys: crime and housing. Mayor Eric Adams will present his fourth State of the City speech Thursday at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, attempting to highlight his administration’s wins even as he faces […]
Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com AG James Has Secured More Than $10 Million From Transportation Companies, Won Criminal Convictions of 11 Individuals NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced new measures to stop a major source of Medicaid fraud by transportation companies that use fake billing schemes to steal from […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com Jesse Hamilton forced Cushman & Wakefield to assign Diana Boutross to city lease deals, according to a court complaint — before the duo jetted off to Japan with Adams’ soon-to-be-indicted chief advisor. A longtime associate of Mayor Eric Adams who oversees city […]