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Attorney General James Secures Conviction of Former Mortgage Broker for Role in Queens Deed Theft Ring

Attorney General James Secures Conviction of Former Mortgage Broker for Role in Queens Deed Theft Ring

Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers   NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]

REAL ID Enforcement: Navigating a New Era of Travel in NYC

REAL ID Enforcement: Navigating a New Era of Travel in NYC

By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]

State Should Use Bond Act Funds to Electrify Homes at NYCHA, Lawmakers Say

State Should Use Bond Act Funds to Electrify Homes at NYCHA, Lawmakers Say

By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits A group of state representatives are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to steer some of the $4.2 billion in Bond Act funds for energy upgrades in public housing, where tenants are subject to “outdated boilers, poor ventilation, mold, and temperature extremes that contribute to high asthma hospitalization rates.” Back in 2022, New […]

Celebrating Small Business Month: Honoring Caribbean, Immigrant, and Local Entrepreneurs in New York

Celebrating Small Business Month: Honoring Caribbean, Immigrant, and Local Entrepreneurs in New York

By Chris Tobias  May is Small Business Month, and New York is spotlighting the rich diversity and vital contributions of Caribbean and immigrant-owned businesses that drive the heartbeat of our economy. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience, Growing Together,” reflects the strength and unity of New York’s diverse small business community. From mom-and-pop shops in the Bronx […]