State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dept. of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch to Support Community Banking in Red Hook

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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dept. of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch to Support Community Banking in Red Hook

Comptroller Deposited $10 Million in Public Funds to Spring Bank Branch as Part of Program to Increase Access to Financial Services in Historically Underserved Communities New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development […]

Racism in Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies: Examining Racial Disparities in Access and Legal Support Amid Promises of a Fresh Start

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Racism in Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies: Examining Racial Disparities in Access and Legal Support Amid Promises of a Fresh Start

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit:  Smart Calender/ shutterstock.com  Bankruptcy law, in theory, is designed to offer individuals and businesses a fresh start when they are overwhelmed by debt. The process should be equitable, neutral, and available to all debtors, regardless of their race or socioeconomic background. However, a growing body of evidence suggests […]