New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

By Greg David, THE CITY  Strong job growth and Wall Street bonuses show momentum but consumers are worried, tourism could weaken and layoffs loom. New York City is stuck in the middle of two crosscurrents that will determine whether the local economy will continue to grow this year or plunge into a recession. Big Wall […]

Which Mayoral Candidate is Best for Non Whites?

Which Mayoral Candidate is Best for Non Whites?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  In the lead-up to the 2025 New York City mayoral election, candidates Scott Stringer and Brad Lander are intensifying their outreach to non-white communities, aiming to build broad-based support across the city’s diverse population. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who has historically garnered significant backing […]

NYC Leaders Debate Cooperation with Trump Administration on Immigration Enforcement

NYC Leaders Debate Cooperation with Trump Administration on Immigration Enforcement

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]

Comptroller Lander Exposes NYC’s Worst Workers’ Rights Offenders, Launches First-Ever Comprehensive labor violations Dashboard

Comptroller Lander Exposes NYC’s Worst Workers’ Rights Offenders, Launches First-Ever Comprehensive labor violations Dashboard

Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com 11 companies—including Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci—featured on the Comptroller’s first “Employer Wall of Shame” New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander unveiled his office’s Employer Violations Dashboard—a new tool that consolidates data from federal, state, and city enforcement agencies—identify employers who violated key labor laws across the […]