Ban on Tobacco Products in Pharmacies Goes into Effect in January
Tobacco use causes 12,000 deaths each year in New York City.
Trump’s Latest Weapon: NTA Letters Will Result in More Deportation of Immigrants
By Dana Mathura In recent immigration news that may have occurred directly under our noses, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began implementing their New Policy Memorandum on Notices to Appear. The move is a direct effect of Executive Order 13768 which Trump signed just five days into being inaugurated as President. Immigration […]
Council Member Andy King Gives His Thoughts on The Legalization of Marijuana
Good Day Friends, I just wanted to share a thought with you regarding the legalization of marijuana. I, for one, don’t believe legalizing marijuana will have a positive impact and we must protect our children. To hear my viewpoint you may listen to my video message by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/M_y-yRIi_lU
I Am Undocumented. When Should I Tell Him or Her?
By Daisy Campbell When you meet someone and start the ‘getting to know you’ process, there are many issues that can hinder the formation of a wonderful relationship. Kim was an undocumented immigrant and had met Steven, a citizen of the United States. Both had met while at a public event one night. They both […]
Flood Watch: NYC Emergency Management Issues Travel Advisory for Friday
December 20, 2018 — The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Friday, December 21. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for New York City in effect from 1 a.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday, December 22. A Flood Watch means there is the potential for […]
Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling a Home this Year
In most cases, gains from sales are taxable. But did you know that if you sell your home, you may not have to pay taxes? Here are ten facts to keep in mind if you sell your home this year: Exclusion of Gain. You may be able to exclude part or all of the gain […]
Let the Immigrants In, Trump and Pence Must Go!
By Travis Morales On November 25, U.S. Border Patrol agents fired tear gas across the border into Tijuana, Mexico at a peaceful protest of 500 Central American refugees from the “migrant caravan,” who were demanding the U.S. speed up the asylum process, a right under U.S. and international law. The U.S shot tear gas at […]
Catholics Hold Majority in the U.S. Supreme Court
No entity is free from subjectivity—not even in the workplace—so an association of the Catholic faith held by the majority of the U.S. Supreme Court with their key rulings becomes problematic.
A little-known fact regarding the U.S. Supreme Court justices entails their religious stance—a majority are of the Catholic faith. This results in a more conservative group of individuals ruling on issues concerning education, gay rights and abortion. In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., privately held, for-profit corporations were given the upperhand in being able […]
4th Annual African Union Expo 2018
Go Africa Network, Inc. has teamed up with Google for this year’s 4th Annual African Union Expo 2018! For this year’s African Union Expo 2018, Go Africa Network, Inc. and Google partnered to feature a session called Reaching Your Customers through Google, which aims to help small businesses get online and grow by leveraging Google’s […]
Brooklyn District Attorney Announces Two Events to Allow Individuals to Erase Past Low-Level Marijuana Convictions
Community-Based Opportunities to Consult with Defense Lawyers and File Motions to Erase Convictions for Cases that are No Longer Being Prosecuted in Brooklyn
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced two community-based sessions next week where individuals who have been previously convicted in Brooklyn for a misdemeanor marijuana possession offense will be able to meet with a defense lawyer at no cost and fill out a motion asking to erase that conviction. The District Attorney’s Office will consent […]