A Medicaid Planning Guide for New York Families

A Medicaid Planning Guide for New York Families

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 […]

Tracking Hate in New York: Analyzing SPLC’s 2024 Report on Statewide and Local Extremist Groups

Tracking Hate in New York: Analyzing SPLC’s 2024 Report on Statewide and Local Extremist Groups

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 […]

President Ali Outlines Major Initiatives to Boost Agriculture in Region Five

President Ali Outlines Major Initiatives to Boost Agriculture in Region Five

By: Guyana DPI | Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI – Some 56,000 acres of land to become available for cash, rice and livestock farmers President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday unveiled a suite of transformative initiatives aimed at advancing Region Five’s agricultural sector during a meeting with farmers at the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agricultural Development […]

Attorney General James Recovers Over $660,000 for Foreign-Recruited Nurses Exploited by Health Care Staffing Agency

Attorney General James Recovers Over $660,000 for Foreign-Recruited Nurses Exploited by Health Care Staffing Agency

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Advanced Care Staffing Recruited Nurses from Abroad and Subjected Them to Exploitative Contracts  71 Former Nurses Who Were Forced to Pay Illegal Fees Will Receive Restitution  NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $660,000 for foreign-born nurses who were subjected to illegal labor trafficking […]

What the House Budget Bill Means for New Yorkers

What the House Budget Bill Means for New Yorkers

By Greg David, THE CITY Some tax relief for the wealthy and tipped workers is overshadowed by billions in public benefits cuts poised to force New York to make tough spending choices on Medicaid and more. The Republican tax and spending bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday would punch a hole as big […]

Caribbean Week in New York 2025 to Feature First-Ever Caribbean Cultural Showcase – Caribbean Week

Caribbean Week in New York 2025 to Feature First-Ever Caribbean Cultural Showcase – Caribbean Week

NEW YORK: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has added an exciting new event to the Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025 schedule: the Caribbean Cultural Showcase. Celebrating Caribbean music, dance, cuisine and artistry, the event will take place at The Westin New York at Times Square on Thursday, June 5, from 4 pm to […]

Usain Bolt Named Official Global Tourism Ambassador for Jamaica

Usain Bolt Named Official Global Tourism Ambassador for Jamaica

By Linda Hohnholz, eTurboNews | Editorial credit: Focus Pix/ shutterstock.com  The historic appointment recognizes Bolt’s unparalleled contribution to Jamaica’s global profile and his continued commitment to promoting the island nation worldwide. As Global Tourism Ambassador, Bolt will promote Jamaica’s tourism and showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage to global audiences through a fully integrated digital campaign and […]

The SAVE Act: A Deep Dive into Election Integrity and Voter Access

The SAVE Act: A Deep Dive into Election Integrity and Voter Access

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC.  The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is a proposed federal bill that aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act by requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This legislation has ignited a fervent debate, positioning concerns over election integrity against […]

New York City to Host ‘Homecoming of Heroes,’ First Major-City Ticker Tape Parade Honoring Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and Their Families

New York City to Host ‘Homecoming of Heroes,’ First Major-City Ticker Tape Parade Honoring Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and Their Families

Editorial credit: miker / shutterstock.com  Historic Celebration to Mark Military Service, National Milestones, and Shared Resilience of New Generation of Americans NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) Commissioner James Hendon today announced that the City of New York will next year host a […]

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