What to Know About Applying for Unemployment in New York City

What to Know About Applying for Unemployment in New York City

By Rachel Kahn, THE CITY  If you get laid off, head to the Department of Labor’s website ASAP. It’s a tough job market right now for lots of New Yorkers. As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to cut staff across federal agencies, at least 942 former federal workers have filed for unemployment in […]

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Life Circumstances Affect Your Decision

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Life Circumstances Affect Your Decision

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  In today’s economic climate, financial instability is a growing concern for many individuals. Rising costs of living, inflation, job loss, and personal hardships such as divorce and broken relationships can lead to overwhelming debt. When financial obligations become unmanageable, bankruptcy may be the best solution for a fresh start. However, choosing […]

DiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry

DiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry

By: NYS Office of the Comptroller State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased nationally between 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number […]