On September 12, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic declaration calling for an immediate ceasefire, the recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state, and “time-bound, irreversible steps” toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. This declaration—backed by 142 countries, with only 10 opposed and 12 abstentions—marked a significant turning point in global […]
For many Americans, a car is more than just a way to get from point A to point B. It’s essential for getting to work, running errands, taking kids to school, and managing everyday responsibilities. But when financial hardship strikes and bankruptcy becomes the only option, one of the first questions people ask is: “What […]
By: 311bankruptcy.com For many people, filing for bankruptcy carries a terrifying myth: the fear of losing everything they own. The idea of starting over with nothing stops many debtors from pursuing bankruptcy protection, even when it’s their best option for a financial fresh start. The truth, however, is much more reassuring. Bankruptcy law includes a […]
Editorial credit: PJ McDonnell / Shutterstock.com Users Lost More Than $1 Billion While Zelle Operator Controlled by Major Banks Knew the Platform Was Vulnerable to Scammers AG James Encourages New Yorkers Who Lost Money to Zelle Scams to File a Report with OAG’s Consumer Frauds Bureau NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
By: Chris Tobias New York City is contending with stubborn inflation, slowing job growth, and the lingering economic fallout from Trump-era tariffs that disrupted supply chains and pushed prices higher. For residents already grappling with steep housing, food, and transit costs, these pressures threaten to erode both financial stability and economic opportunity. In this challenging […]
Defendant Allegedly Claimed She was Injured on the Job and Couldn’t Work, IG Undercover Probe Revealed She was Earning Income from her Hair Braiding Business Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, today announced that a Brooklyn woman employed as a NYS Correction Officer has been arraigned on […]
Secured 24 Withheld Wages from Workers While Pocketing Extra Funds from Schools NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has secured $400,000 from Secured 24, LLC (Secured 24) and its two principal owners for failing to pay its security guards the full prevailing wage that they were owed under the […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 When it comes to estate planning, details are everything. Leaving out important assets or beneficiaries from your will or trust in New York can result in confusion, legal challenges, and irreversible harm to the people […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most critical financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. It’s a choice that can significantly impact your lifetime income and overall financial security. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as the optimal claiming age depends on a myriad of personal factors, from […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is not just about distributing assets — it’s also about protecting those assets from unnecessary tax burdens. At Figeroux & Associates, we’ve seen too many clients in New York suffer avoidable financial losses […]
