By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: shu2260 / shutterstock.com New York City, a global symbol of resilience and opportunity, faces deep-rooted challenges in addressing the needs of its vulnerable communities. Amid growing economic inequality, housing insecurity, and healthcare disparities, low-income families, immigrants, elderly residents, and others face systemic barriers to stability and prosperity. Addressing […]
By Greg B. Smith, THECITY | Editorial Credit: lev radin/shutterstock.com Donald Trump’s victory could portend a major stroke of luck for Mayor Eric Adams if the 47th president follows up on his claim that “lunatic” prosecutors have “persecuted” the mayor and orders his attorney general to withdraw the federal case against Adams. Or if Adams is […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Bumble Dee / shutterstock.com The restaurant and bar industry has always been high-risk, with historically slim profit margins. However, in NYC, these risks are magnified due to the city’s unique dynamics. According to industry data: National Trends: About 60% of restaurants fail within the first year, and approximately […]
By Jeanmarie Evelly, citylimits.org | Editorial Credit: a katz/shutterstock.com With Donald Trump expected to return to the White House in January, City Limits takes a closer look at the former and future president’s platform and promises around key policy issues, and what that could mean in New York. More than 2.5 million New York City residents voted in […]
Editorial credit: 1st Footage / shutterstock.com Memorial Scholarship for Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Will Support West Indian Students Pursuing Journalism Degrees at CUNY NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and the City University of New York (CUNY) Board of Trustees Chairperson William C. Thompson, Jr. today announced the establishment of the Ruschell Boone […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Shark9208888/ shutterstock.com The NYC matching funds system was established with the noble goal of enhancing democracy by reducing the influence of wealthy donors and empowering small contributors. However, the system has been plagued by fraud, both detected and undetected, largely due to weak internal controls, inadequate auditing practices, […]
By James Fanelli, msn.com | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, the elected official who would replace Mayor Eric Adams if he resigns, accepted political contributions from a businessman who is accused of orchestrating illegal donations to Adams. Earlier this year, Williams’s re-election campaign received a total of […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com Marcia Campbell Stole over $250,000 and a Family Home from Vulnerable New Yorkers with Help from Her Husband and an Associate. New Deed Theft Law Co-Authored by AG James Used to Help Return Stolen Home NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Miguel Romero, who died on November 19, 2022, after an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Uniondale. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Wirestock Creators/shutterstock.com Rent stabilization in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) is a cornerstone of tenant protections, offering regulated rent increases and other rights to tenants in covered buildings. Proving that a building is rent-stabilized can have far-reaching consequences for tenants, providing them with greater […]