By James A. Parrott, THE NEW SCHOOL | Editorial credit: JHVEPhoto / shutterstock.com Unemployment insurance (UI) provides bedrock social and economic security for us all. But in New York that foundation is badly fractured. Our State-administered UI funding setup unfairly penalizes small- and medium-sized employers. It pays woefully inadequate benefits to laid-off workers. And it […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In 2025, President Donald Trump’s tax proposals are poised to significantly reshape the financial landscape for both low-income individuals and small businesses in the United States. While the administration touts these changes as catalysts for economic growth and competitiveness, a closer examination reveals a complex array of benefits and challenges for […]
By Ron Cheong | Editorial credit: Tomas Ragina / shutterstock.com This was a most unusual election, from Trump’s outlandish antics appearing as a “Garbage man” complete with the reflective uniform and real-life garbage truck, to his staged video appearing as a McDonald’s server, handing out fries at the drive-through window to the two assassination attempts […]