Photo Copyright IQ INC. Updated: June 2025 By Figeroux & Associates, Immigration Attorneys 855-768-8845 | www.askthelawyer.us Why This Matters? Since May 2025, ICE has been arresting people outside immigration courts—even those attending mandatory hearings. If you or a loved one has a court date, read this now to protect your rights and avoid unnecessary risks. […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. A workplace injury or illness can be a devastating event, impacting not only your physical health but also your financial stability. In New York, the Workers’ Compensation system is designed to provide financial and medical benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. However, navigating this system can be complex, […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. At Figeroux and Associates, located at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, New York, 11242, with website www.askthelawyer.us, and phone number 855-768-8845, we understand these challenges and are dedicated to helping families develop effective Medicaid planning strategies. This article, updated as of January 2025, outlines the step-by-step process of planning for […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says the Department of Health and Human Services recommendations eliminating pregnant women and healthy children from Covid-19 vaccine eligibility is worrisome and not based on scientific data. Pregnant women are severely immunocompromised during gestation, but in the US they will no longer be […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. Brooklyn, a sprawling and diverse borough, is once again a focal point in New York City’s political landscape, with its Borough President race for 2025 drawing significant attention. While the position of Borough President is often seen as less powerful than the Mayoralty, it holds considerable […]
By Chris Tobias The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) tracks hate and antigovernment extremist groups across the United States. According to their 2024 report, New York is home to a total of 59 such groups, comprising 5 statewide organizations and 54 local chapters. These groups span various ideologies, including white nationalism, antisemitism, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments, and […]
By Chris Tobias The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be one of the most active in recent years, with meteorologists forecasting 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). This forecast signals an urgent need for heightened preparedness and strategic planning […]
REGISTER HERE Dear Community and Partners, Happy Pride and Caribbean American Heritage Month! Celebrate a decade of Queeribbean Power and Resistance! Join the Caribbean Equality Project as we mark 10 years of amplifying Caribbean LGBTQ+ voices in New York. Be part of the 2025 Queens Pride Parade with us and our partners, as we […]
By Mary Campbell A health worker who has lived legally in the United States for over five decades was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a California airport, despite holding a valid green card. The incident has ignited renewed discussion about the legal vulnerabilities of long-term permanent residents and the crucial protections […]
By:Edward Kissam| americancommunitymedia.org | Editorial credit: Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com New immigration-related orders from the Trump administration are confusing and contradictory, and threaten to invade the privacy of all Americans. Complying with the bevvy of new immigration-related pronouncements out of the Trump White House can seem an impossible task. Instructions are either contradictory, legally incorrect […]