Photo Courtesy: Nancy Pelosi from San Francisco, CA, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Brooklyn, NY — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement on the passing of Alsion Roach-Wilson, Jamaica’s Consul General to New York: “On behalf of the people of New York’s 9th Congressional District, the Clarke family, and […]
By Pearl Phillip | Photo by:AI As another frigid New York winter approaches, the city’s poorest residents are finding that warmth has become a luxury they can scarcely afford. Behind every rising Con Edison bill and every sputtering radiator lies a larger story of economic inequality and infrastructural neglect. Over the past five years, residential […]
Brian Anthony Figeroux, founding partner of The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates and host of the Ask the Lawyer Radio Program, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 65. A respected attorney, advocate, and community educator, he dedicated his life to justice, empowerment, and service. Homegoing services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, […]
When it comes to marriage, few topics stir up more confusion—and conflict—than property ownership. In New York State, understanding who owns what during and after a marriage isn’t always straightforward. From jointly titled homes to individual bank accounts, from inherited family property to shared business interests, the lines can get blurry fast. So whether you’re […]