Photo Courtesy: Nancy Pelosi from San Francisco, CA, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Brooklyn, NY — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement on the passing of Alsion Roach-Wilson, Jamaica’s Consul General to New York: “On behalf of the people of New York’s 9th Congressional District, the Clarke family, and […]
Photo Courtesy: Consulate General of Jamaica, New York BROOKLYN, NY – Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issued the following statement on the passing of Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson. She was a proud Jamaican whose leadership and dedication to service strengthened […]
Photo Courtesy: The Consulate General of Jamaica, New York The Consulate General of Jamaica in New York joins the Government and people of Jamaica, and the wider Diaspora community, in mourning the passing of our beloved Consul General, Mrs. Alsion Roach Wilson, CD. We extend heartfelt thanks to the public for the many words of […]
By Pearl Phillip | Photo by:AI As another frigid New York winter approaches, the city’s poorest residents are finding that warmth has become a luxury they can scarcely afford. Behind every rising Con Edison bill and every sputtering radiator lies a larger story of economic inequality and infrastructural neglect. Over the past five years, residential […]
Brian Anthony Figeroux, founding partner of The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates and host of the Ask the Lawyer Radio Program, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 65. A respected attorney, advocate, and community educator, he dedicated his life to justice, empowerment, and service. Homegoing services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, […]
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 […]