By Linda Nwoke | Photos courtesy of Zellnor’s Campaign New York City approaches a crucial mayoral election, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, the son of Costa Rican immigrants with deep roots in Brooklyn, boldly plans to reshape the city’s future. Senator Myrie’s campaign centers around restoring New York’s promise of opportunity, citing his life as proof […]
A deep analysis of how racial and economic realities shape the concerns of white and non-white voters — and whether equitable solutions are within reach. By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divided Priorities, Shared Struggles: NYC Voters’ Top Issues in 2025: Executive Summary In 2025, New York City voters are confronting a host of urgent challenges — […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shuttertsock.com New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, […]
6th Annual Haitian Culture Day Parade – Celebrate Heritage in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti Brooklyn, NY — On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the streets of Brooklyn will come alive with vibrant music, colorful floats, and the spirited energy of the 6th Annual Haitian Cultural Day Parade, proudly presented by Life of Hope (Ayiti Nou La Toujou) in collaboration with Citi Health. This year’s theme, “One Love, One Haiti,” will showcase […]
Asaf Elkayam and Jerusalem Management Overcharged Tenants, Allowed Workers to Enter Apartments without Notifying Tenants, and Provided Misleading Leases NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today stopped a landlord who primarily rents units to University of Albany students from unlawfully taking advantage of tenants with illegal fees and misleading leases. An investigation by […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In early 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14159 titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which mandates undocumented immigrants aged 14 and over to register with federal authorities. This unprecedented order triggered widespread concern over its implications, particularly regarding deportation risks for those who comply. This article explores available […]
CLICK LINK TO RVP Over the coming years, the importance of AI in education and beyond will only continue to grow. Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize how we learn, work, and solve problems by making processes more efficient, personalized, and accessible. In education, AI will create customized learning experiences tailored to individual students’ strengths, […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com The recent agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share tax information of certain undocumented immigrants represents a significant shift in the handling of confidential taxpayer data. This memorandum of understanding permits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com A History and Analysis of J’ouvert in Trinidad & Tobago and Brooklyn J’ouvert, the pre-dawn ritual that explodes onto the streets hours before the main Carnival parades, is more than just a party. It is a living, breathing manifestation of history, resistance, […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com MoneyLion and DailyPay Pushed Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers into Short-Term, Expensive Payday Loans AG’s Investigation Found Lenders Charged Outrageous Interest and Took Hundreds of Dollars from Workers’ Wages through Abusive Lending Schemes NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued payday lenders MoneyLion Inc. (MoneyLion) and DailyPay, […]