12 Last Songs (Saturday, January 17, 12PM-Midnight)

12 Last Songs (Saturday, January 17, 12PM-Midnight)

600 questions. 30 workers. 12 hours. 1 day. 12 Last Songs is part live exhibition, part epic performance. From midday to midnight on Saturday, January 17, real workers from New York City will perform paid shifts on stage, in front of a live audience. There are no actors. A builder might build a wall, a hairdresser might […]

Congresswoman Clarke Issues Statement on the Passing of the Jamaican Consul General, Alsion Wilson, CD

Congresswoman Clarke Issues Statement on the Passing of the Jamaican Consul General, Alsion Wilson, CD

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 […]

The Price of Heat: How Energy Costs Are Redefining Winter for Low-Income Families in New York City

The Price of Heat: How Energy Costs Are Redefining Winter for Low-Income Families in New York City

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 […]

Passing of Esteemed Attorney and Community Leader, Brian Anthony Figeroux, Esq.

Passing of Esteemed Attorney and Community Leader, Brian Anthony Figeroux, Esq.

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, […]

New York State: Marriage Property – Who Owns What?

New York State: Marriage Property – Who Owns What?

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 […]

How to Establish Paternity: A Guide for Unmarried Parents

How to Establish Paternity: A Guide for Unmarried Parents

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 […]

Co-Parenting After Divorce: A Path to Stability, Growth, and Emotional Health

Co-Parenting After Divorce: A Path to Stability, Growth, and Emotional Health

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 […]

Trump Administration Cancels NYC Magnet School Funding Over Trans Student Policies

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 […]