How to Choose Between Wills and Trusts in New York Estate Planning: Working with Figeroux & Associates

How to Choose Between Wills and Trusts in New York Estate Planning: Working with Figeroux & Associates

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Estate planning is a critical step in securing your family’s financial future and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. In New York, two of the most commonly used estate planning tools are wills and trusts. While both serve the purpose of asset distribution, they function differently and offer […]

Shifting Demographics in Brooklyn: The Influx of White Residents

Shifting Demographics in Brooklyn: The Influx of White Residents

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com  Brooklyn, New York, has long been celebrated for its cultural diversity and vibrant urban life. However, over the past two decades, the borough has experienced significant demographic changes, particularly with an increasing influx of white residents. This trend has reshaped the social and economic landscape […]

A Cut Above the Rest: The Journey of Jamaican-Born Brooklyn Barber Dwight O’Neal Edwards

A Cut Above the Rest: The Journey of Jamaican-Born Brooklyn Barber Dwight O’Neal Edwards

Photos courtesy: Lyndon Taylor By Lyndon Taylor In the heart of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, amidst the clamor of city life, Dwight O’Neal Edwards, affectionately known as ‘Weezy,’ wields his shears with a precision honed by determination and a belief in self. As a doting dad, actor, podcast host, entrepreneur and a star in the barbering […]

Romain Virgo Electrifies Brooklyn Crowd with Sensational Performance at Crown Hill Theatre

Romain Virgo Electrifies Brooklyn Crowd with Sensational Performance at Crown Hill Theatre

Photo courtesy: Ajamu Photography By Lyndon Taylor Romain Virgo’s electrifying performance at the Crown Hill Theatre in Brooklyn as part of his US tour for “Gentle Man” was nothing short of mesmerizing. The reggae artist captivated the audience with a solid 1 hour and 25-minute set that left everyone spellbound and craving for more. From […]

Vincentian Atiba Edwards Named President and CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Vincentian Atiba Edwards Named President and CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Photo courtesy: Brooklyn Children’s Museum   Watch the interview with President and CEO of Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Atiba T. Edwards, here. Edwards Formerly Served as BCM’s Chief Operating Officer Before Becoming its 12th President (Brooklyn, NY)— The Brooklyn Children’s Museum today announced the appointment of Atiba T. Edwards as its President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]

NY State Sen. Kevin Parker Accused of Raping Woman in her Apartment in 2004: Lawsuit

NY State Sen. Kevin Parker Accused of Raping Woman in her Apartment in 2004: Lawsuit

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Patrick Reilly | November 20, 2023 Brooklyn state Sen. Kevin Parker has been accused of raping a woman who was working with him to coordinate relief efforts for Haiti nearly 20 years ago, according to a new lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Friday […]

Multimedia, Multicultural Maternal Health Public Education Campaign Launched

Multimedia, Multicultural Maternal Health Public Education Campaign Launched

BROOKLYN, NY – JANUARY 16: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso speaks at a press conference on maternal health outside Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn on January 16, 2022 in New York City. (Shutterstock) BROOKLYN, NY: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on November 16, launched a multimedia, multicultural maternal health public education campaign to connect Brooklynites […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Launches City-Affiliated Charity Brooklyn for All, Inc.

Brooklyn for All, Inc. aims to promote the cultural diversity of Brooklyn through services, events, and programming.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Launches City-Affiliated Charity Brooklyn for All, Inc.

New York, NY – January, 17, 2022: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso speaks during BAM the 36th Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Shutterstock) BROOKLYN, NY (June 13, 2022) – Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced the launch of Brooklyn for All, Inc. (BFA), the Brooklyn Borough President’s city-affiliated charitable corporation. BFA aims […]

The Role of the Borough President

The Role of the Borough President

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speaks at a rally at the West 4th Street Station to demand restoration of service C and F lines to pre-pandemic levels. – New York, NY – March 23, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Victoria Falk, Special to CAW According to the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.org, the role of Borough President was created […]

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