Comptroller Deposited $10 Million in Public Funds to Spring Bank Branch as Part of Program to Increase Access to Financial Services in Historically Underserved Communities New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York, when a foreclosed property is sold for more than the outstanding mortgage debt and associated costs, the excess funds are known as surplus monies. These funds are deposited with the court and can be claimed by individuals or entities with a legitimate interest, such as junior lienholders or […]
Editorial credit: Sunshine Seeds / shutterstock.com Introduction For decades, the dominant message in American education has been that a four-year college degree is the primary path to financial success and stability. However, this narrative has started to shift as industries face growing labor shortages in the skilled trades. The importance of trade shops in high […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In February 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14204, titled “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa,” effectively halting all U.S. financial assistance to South Africa. This decision was primarily driven by concerns over South Africa’s land expropriation policies and its legal actions against Israel at the International […]
By Chelsie Kramer, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Bob Korn / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In 2001, Texas set a precedent by enacting House Bill 1403, commonly known as […]
By Caribbean Business Report | Editorial credit: Shaun Robinson / shutterstock.com On February 18th, Saint Lucia took another bold step in fortifying its position in the Canadian travel market. CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Louis E.A. Lewis, alongside Head of Marketing, Dexter Percil, engaged with top-tier media houses in Canada, ensuring that the […]
By Caribbean Business Report The President of the Executive Council of Martinique, Serge Letchimy, visited the Caribbean Export Development Agency in Barbados February 21st, 2025. The visit coincided with Martinique’s significant milestone of signing an accession agreement to become an associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). During discussions at Caribbean Export, President Letchimy outlined […]
By Caribbean Business Report| Editorial credit: Michael Derrer Fuchs / shutterstock.com The UN Trade and Development chief calls for collaborative action from the Group of 20 to safeguard global growth and shared prosperity. G20 economic cooperation is more vital than ever in a world of low growth, soaring debt, high uncertainty, weak trade and low […]
By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice One of the most significant moments from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress did not happen on the dais, but instead in front of it. Just minutes into his unhinged, anti-immigrant and lie-riddled speech, Texas Rep. Al Green stood up with cane in hand to interrupt Trump’s address and state in no certain […]
Federal Agencies Violated the Law by Firing Thousands of Probationary Workers Without Warning AG James and Coalition of 19 Attorneys General File Lawsuit to Reinstate Fired Workers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally firing […]
