When it comes to marriage, few topics stir up more confusion—and conflict—than property ownership. In New York State, understanding who owns what during and after a marriage isn’t always straightforward. From jointly titled homes to individual bank accounts, from inherited family property to shared business interests, the lines can get blurry fast. So whether you’re […]
When a child is born to married parents, the law assumes the husband is the biological father. But for unmarried parents, legal paternity must be formally established—regardless of the father’s involvement or the couple’s relationship status. Establishing paternity is crucial for both the child and the parents. It affects everything from the child’s birth certificate […]
Divorce is never easy—for the partners involved, and especially not for the children. When a marriage ends, the way two people transition from spouses to co-parents can have a profound impact on a child’s emotional, mental, and social well-being. In fact, healthy co-parenting is one of the most important factors in helping children adjust to […]
By Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The Trump administration is canceling millions of dollars in magnet school grant funding after New York City officials missed a Tuesday deadline to overhaul their policies regarding transgender students. At stake is $36 million that city officials expected to flow to […]
By :Juergen T Steinmetz |eturbonews.com |Photo courtesy:eturbonews.com Most Caribbean nations rely on income from the travel and tourism industry, with the United States by far having the highest number of arrivals. The extra-judicial killings by the U.S. military against alleged drug smugglers in these otherwise peaceful waters of the Caribbean Sea are a direct threat […]
As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, New Yorkers face the familiar challenge of staying healthy through flu season. This year, health officials are reminding residents that influenza, COVID-19, and RSV continue to pose serious risks—especially for children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions. Dr. Michelle Morse, Acting Commissioner of the […]
By:Paho.org Washington, D.C., 24 October 2025.- Governments, civil society, youth representatives, and international partners from across Latin America and the Caribbean renewed their commitment to end violence against children and adolescents during a high-level regional consultation co-hosted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNICEF. The region continues to have the highest rates of […]
By Pearl Phillip Breast cancer remains one of the most critical public health challenges in the United States. For Black women, however, the burden is uniquely severe—not only in incidence and risk but also in outcomes and mortality rates. Despite medical advances, too many Black women continue to face late diagnoses, aggressive cancer subtypes, and […]
By Anne Webster Wondering whether it’s worth paying for an IQ test? Here’s what you need to know about legitimate testing, online scams, and why true intelligence can’t be reduced to a number. The Search for a Number That Defines You In a world obsessed with scores and metrics, it’s easy to believe intelligence can […]