By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Adrienne Adams, Zohran Mamdani and Zellnor Myrie are taking heat from retired city workers for refusing to sign a pledge to protect their health care from a cost-cutting deal championed by a union that endorsed them. The undecided fate of health care for […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY In a preliminary injunction, the court agreed that the move appeared to be a “quid pro quo” with the Trump administration in return for dropping a federal corruption case against Eric Adams. A State Supreme Court judge has indefinitely barred Mayor Eric Adams from allowing […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most critical financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. It’s a choice that can significantly impact your lifetime income and overall financial security. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as the optimal claiming age depends on a myriad of personal factors, from […]
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is not just about distributing assets — it’s also about protecting those assets from unnecessary tax burdens. At Figeroux & Associates, we’ve seen too many clients in New York suffer avoidable financial losses […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Creating a will or trust is a critical step in protecting your family and your legacy — but estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely see the consequences New Yorkers […]
This annual church anniversary event promises a powerful spiritual experience with a Gospel Concert featuring guest artist Min. Michael Reid. Attendees can look forward to a 3-night Revival Service, offering an extended period of spiritual upliftment. The theme, “If My People Are Called By My Name,” suggests a focus on faith and community. With tickets […]
By Rommel H. Ojeda, DOCUMENTED | Photo Courtesy of Envision Freedom Fund Immigrants seeking legal help online to protect themselves from Trump’s deportation plans are increasingly falling prey to costly scams. The day of his final immigration hearing, N., who asked Documented to use only his first initial due to fear of retaliation, was ecstatic. He […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), and the Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Challenge Fund, have launched a pioneering feasibility study to design a new Contingent Capital Facility for multilateral development banks. This 12-month pilot project will examine innovative ways to strengthen capital adequacy, enhance lending capacity, and improve CDB’s financial […]
Photo credit: Dylan Paul Sir Arthur Lewis Community College is proud to congratulate Dylan Paul, from the SALCC Graduating Class of 2015, for becoming the first Saint Lucian to graduate with an MBA from the Harvard Business School. “My goal has always been to showcase the incredible talent and potential that St. Lucia has to […]