Better Drivers for New York City

Better Drivers for New York City

By Manuel Holguin New drivers, including immigrants, take to the road every day in New York City. To ensure that these drivers could be adequately licensed, informed of traffic laws, pass a driving test, and operate registered, inspected, and insured vehicles, the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, also known as the ‘Green Light law,’ […]

Hochul Calls on Lawmakers to Change Election Law to Replace Former LG on Ballot

Hochul Calls on Lawmakers to Change Election Law to Replace Former LG on Ballot

New York, NY – April 27, 2022: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during Annual Champions of Choice awards by NIRH at Ziegfeld Ballroom. (Shutterstock) By Nick Reisman, NY State of Politics Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing state lawmakers to change the state’s election law and allow candidates on the ballot to be removed […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Celebrates Inauguration in Public Ceremony

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Celebrates Inauguration in Public Ceremony

Photo Credit: Antonio Reynoso BROOKLYN, NY (April 25, 2022) – Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso yesterday celebrated his inauguration with hundreds of constituents, supporters, family, friends, mentors, and Federal, State, and City elected officials. As the first Latino to be elected to this office, Borough President Reynoso also celebrated Brooklyn’s rich diversity through cultural performances, […]

Senator Kaplan Passes Resolution Proclaiming April 24-30 as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in the State of New York

Crime Victims' Rights Week in New York will be observed in conjunction with the observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which has been observed each April since 1981

Senator Kaplan Passes Resolution Proclaiming April 24-30 as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in the State of New York

Photo: Senator Anna M. Kaplan speaks on the resolution from the floor of the New York State Senate on April 26, 2022. ALBANY, NY (April 26, 2022) – Today, the New York State Senate passed a resolution, J.1812, authored by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) to proclaim April 24-30, 2022 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the […]

Warning Signs for Young Children

Warning Signs for Young Children

By Rainn Every 9 minutes, government authorities respond to another report of child sexual abuse.1 Child sexual abuse can include sexual contact with a child, but it may also include other actions, like exposing oneself, sharing obscene images, or taking inappropriate photos or videos of a child. These crimes can have a serious impact on the life […]

Earth Week: NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Announces 2022 Citywide Open Streets Program to Include Over 150 Street Locations Totaling More Than 300 City Blocks

Working with a wide network of community partners, NYC will build on the nation’s largest Open Streets Program that reclaims street space for pedestrians and cyclists and promotes the use of streets as public space; This year’s Open Streets program includes 21 new locations, all set to begin by the summer

Earth Week: NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Announces 2022 Citywide Open Streets Program to Include Over 150 Street Locations Totaling More Than 300 City Blocks

New York City Council member Ydanis Rodriguez speaks at a press conference on gun violence in Times Square on May 9, 2021 in New York City. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today unveiled over 300 blocks that are slated to participate in the Open Streets program in 2022. New York City is home to the nation’s largest Open Streets program. This year’s […]

ICE New Guidelines and Immigrants with Mental Health Disorders

ICE New Guidelines and Immigrants with Mental Health Disorders

By Linda Nwoke The effect of a pandemic such as COVID 19 often goes beyond medical and physiological changes. It leaves individuals and society with consequences beyond physical illness—resulting in mental and social repercussions. Psychological reactions such as increased anxiety, heightened stress level, outbursts, disruptive behavior, and stigma, to mention a few, can often go […]

Suozzi: “Hochul Disqualified From Appointing New Lt. Gov”

Reyna states that Hochul, trying to cut Albany insider deal to remove her former LG from the ballot is outrageous and the voters should decide next LG.

Suozzi: “Hochul Disqualified From Appointing New Lt. Gov”

Congressman Tom Suozzi speaks at City Council candidate Linda Lee’s general election kickoff rally on October 17, 2021 in Queens Borough of New York City. (Shutterstock) Congressman Tom Suozzi, common sense Democratic candidate for Governor and his running mate, Lieutenant Governor Democratic candidate Diana Reyna today said that Governor Kathy Hochul should not appoint a […]

I’ll Take It! You Found a House

I’ll Take It! You Found a House

You’ve found a house you want to make your home. Whether it’s been weeks or months of looking, this is an exciting step. Before you fall in love with it, make sure you’ve kicked the tires, so to speak. Turn on water faucets, flush toilets, check fireplaces and stoves, look closely at walls, ceilings and […]

What to do if Workers’ Compensation Benefits Stop Unexpectedly

What to do if Workers’ Compensation Benefits Stop Unexpectedly

By Chris Tobias, Unionlawyer.nyc Workers’ compensation is a government-mandated system that pays monetary benefits to workers who become injured or disabled during their employment. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that offers employees compensation for injuries or disabilities sustained due to their employment. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that offers employees compensation […]