By Rachel Kahn, THE CITY If you get laid off, head to the Department of Labor’s website ASAP. It’s a tough job market right now for lots of New Yorkers. As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to cut staff across federal agencies, at least 942 former federal workers have filed for unemployment in […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Samantha Maldonado/THE CITY From air monitoring to hazardous waste disposal, wary EPA workers and former regional administrators described how the Trump administration’s moves to limit their agency will manifest in New York City. Over 100 Environmental Protection Agency workers and supporters on Tuesday marched at Federal Plaza […]
By Claudia Irizarry Aponte | Editorial Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Influential health care union 1199SEIU urged postponing the April 1 start of a single administrator to replace hundreds of companies the governor has called a costly “racket.” Gov. Hochul pushed back Friday on a major health union’s demand that she delay moving home care for more […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Estate planning is a critical step in ensuring your wealth is passed down according to your wishes. If you want to leave an inheritance for your children but not their spouses in New York State, careful legal planning is essential. Without the right protections in place, assets you leave to your […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & rblfmr / Shutterstock.com| Photos from Left to Right: Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani & Adrienne Adams New York City’s 2025 primaries will once again utilize Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a system designed to reflect voter preferences more accurately and promote inclusive elections. […]
By:(Ms. Megan S. Lemly) Navy Office of Community Outreach | Editorial credit: DLeng / Shutterstock.com Hello, U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere. Below you’ll find information about a sailor with ties to your area. You’re welcome to run this content as a news item […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divorce can be complicated, especially if one spouse refuses to participate in the process. In New York State (NYS), you do not need your spouse’s consent to get a divorce. As long as you meet the legal requirements, you can proceed even if your spouse is uncooperative or refuses to sign […]
By Alex Zimmerman and Michael Elsen-Rooney, chalkbeat.org New York City elementary schools have been ordered to step up preparation for next month’s state reading tests, a so-called “sprint” to boost scores that is raising eyebrows among educators and experts. District officials have asked principals to focus extra test prep on students in grades 3-5 who […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The length of time it takes to finalize a divorce in New York State (NYS) depends on several factors, including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the complexity of property division, and whether there are disputes over child custody or support. While some divorces can be completed in a few […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance in New York, is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce or legal separation. It is intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a reasonable standard of living and transition to financial independence. New York uses a formula-based system to […]