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NYC Kicked ICE Out of Rikers. The City Council Must Keep it That Way

NYC Kicked ICE Out of Rikers. The City Council Must Keep it That Way

By Melissa Mark-Viverito, Carlos Menchaca and Daniel Dromm, CityandStateNY | Photo Courtesy of Carlos Menchaca In New York City, we believe in fairness. In due process. In protecting families – not tearing them apart. That’s what guided us when, as City Council members, we worked to get Immigration and Customs Enforcement out of Rikers Island a decade […]

Healthy Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

Healthy Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

By Pearl Phillip   Hungry? Here is a simple, healthy sandwich recipe that’s delicious, balanced, and easy to make:   Ingredients (Serves 1): • 2 slices of whole grain or sprouted bread (toasted if preferred) • 3 tbsp hummus (any flavor—classic, jalapeño, garlic, roasted red pepper, spicy red pepper, olive etc.) • 1/2 avocado, sliced • 1/2 cucumber, thinly […]

Why Clients Lie to Lawyers – And How Cultural Competence Can Help

Why Clients Lie to Lawyers – And How Cultural Competence Can Help

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  One of the most frustrating challenges in legal practice is discovering that a client has not been truthful. For many immigration attorneys and legal professionals, this is not an isolated issue—it’s a recurring obstacle that can derail even the strongest cases. But why do clients lie to their lawyers? And more […]