NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about common health insurance scams as open enrollment begins for insurance plans through New York’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. New Yorkers have until December 15, 2024, to enroll through the New York State of Health marketplace for health […]
By Harry Johnson,eturbonews | Photo credit: eturbonews A Spirit Airlines flight en route from Florida was struck by gunfire while approaching the airport, and a JetBlue aircraft traveling from New York also sustained damage. The United States has implemented a 30-day suspension of all flights to Haiti following attacks on two commercial aircraft at the […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy: THE CITY The mayor repeated his longstanding criticisms of the “sanctuary city” laws limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement, while saying he’d “make sure that we continue the spirit of what our laws are here.” Mayor Eric Adams offered mixed messages on Tuesday to New Yorkers wondering […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York State Workers’ Compensation Law is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Designed to provide financial and medical benefits, this law ensures that workers receive necessary support without the burden of proving employer negligence. This article explores employees’ benefits under workers’ compensation, the process […]
Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office AG’s Investigation Seized More Than 5,000 Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl and More Than One Kilogram of Cocaine. Second Indictment Charged One Defendant for March 2024 Shooting in Brooklyn NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of eight individuals for their roles […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com | Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office The fentanyl crisis represents one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with wide-ranging impacts on Black, Brown, and White communities. This analysis has examined the mental, economic, and social consequences of fentanyl […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. An analysis of the current Green Card Lottery system. If you are undocumented in the US, you are most likely not eligible. Be careful of lottery scams that can get you deported by notaries or lawyers. The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, often referred to as the Green Card Lottery, is […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis /shutterstock.com Brooklyn, NY—part of Kings County—is home to over 2.7 million people and a thriving cultural and economic landscape. However, its residents face a significant financial burden: some of the highest car insurance rates in the United States. This issue stems from a combination of systemic, […]
Christine Yvette Lewis, a Trinidadian labor organizer and Ninaj Raoul, a Haitian immigrant rights advocate, are 2024 recipients of the Just Brooklyn Prize. The Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation awarded each of these Brooklyn leaders with a $20,000 grant in a ceremony on October 30 at the Barclays Center, honoring their decades of work supporting immigrant […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens New York City, a global symbol of resilience and opportunity, faces deep-rooted challenges in addressing the needs of its vulnerable communities. Amid growing economic inequality, housing insecurity, and healthcare disparities, low-income families, immigrants, elderly residents, and others face systemic barriers to stability and prosperity. Addressing these challenges requires a bold vision, […]