Discover why estate planning is essential for protecting your assets, loved ones, and legacy. Learn how to start and avoid common mistakes. Estate planning isn’t just about legal paperwork—it’s about peace of mind. It’s the process of ensuring your wishes are clearly outlined and legally protected, giving you control over what happens to your assets, […]
By American Immigration Council WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2025 — On June 20, a coalition including a religious organization and two individuals filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a newly enacted Tennessee law that criminalizes providing shelter to people who are undocumented, even when there is no intent to conceal them. The Institute for Constitutional […]
By: Katie Honan and Greg B. Smith| thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com A defiant Mayor Eric Adams officially launched his independent re-election bid Thursday, joined by more than a hundred supporters in front of City Hall — including some of the people previously embroiled in many investigations into his administration and inner circle. At […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has made the historic decision to not invite President Donald Trump to its upcoming national conference, a stark departure from its century-long tradition of extending an invitation to the sitting U.S. president. This move, a direct […]
By IQ Inc Editorial Board | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com The political landscape of 2025 presents a unique challenge for New York City, with the return of a Trump administration and its documented history of policies and rhetoric often at odds with the city’s values and needs. This article will analyze the potential […]
Getting injured on the job can be stressful enough without having to figure out complicated legal systems. In New York City, workers’ compensation benefits help cover lost wages and medical costs after a work-related injury or illness. However, to access those benefits, you must carefully follow the correct process. This step-by-step guide explains exactly how […]
By:Charles J. Russo | Theconversation.com As demonstrators gathered outside, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, about whether Oklahoma can operate the nation’s first faith-based charter school. St. Isidore of Seville would be a virtual, K-12 school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa. Charters are typically public schools […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, the reality of daily work remains precarious: unstable […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: Dujital | Photo of Khari Edwards It’s another election year in New York City. As the race for the upcoming Brooklyn Borough President primary election draws closer, our Editor-in-Chief and host of People, Power & Politics, Pearl Phillip, spoke with one of the candidates, Mr. Khari Edwards. He shared […]
The Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips document, published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), offers strategic guidance for noncitizens and their legal representatives in the face of heightened immigration enforcement. With the backdrop of aggressive immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration, the document provides practical steps for immigrants at risk of detention. This analysis […]