Starting Wednesday, June 11, 2025, New York City’s Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act goes into effect, bringing a major change to how broker fees are handled in the city’s rental market1256. Key Changes Under the FARE Act Impact on Renters Legal Status and Ongoing Litigation Summary Table: Old vs. New Broker Fee Rules […]
Federal Authority and State/Local Discretion Federal law establishes that immigration enforcement is primarily a federal responsibility. The Supreme Court and lower courts have repeatedly affirmed that the federal government cannot compel state or local officials to enforce federal immigration laws, a principle rooted in the Tenth Amendment’s “anti-commandeering” doctrine125. This means that while states and […]
On June 8, 2025, President Donald J. Trump delivered a Pentecost message from the White House, joining Christians across the nation in celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Emphasizing the spiritual courage of the Apostles and the enduring power of the Gospel, President Trump highlighted his administration’s commitment […]
In a coordinated effort this Sunday, White House officials took to major television news programs to advocate for President Trump’s sweeping fiscal package, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” designed to deliver permanent tax cuts, strengthen border and defense spending, and implement substantial reforms to entitlement programs. Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought emphasized […]
President Trump’s America First economic strategy is driving robust U.S. economic performance, with the private sector adding 139,000 jobs in May 2025 — all filled by native-born American workers. Key industries such as leisure, hospitality, transportation, and construction are expanding steadily, and wages are rising at nearly 4% annually. Real disposable income is growing at […]
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today cut the ribbon on a newly-revitalized portion of “The Arches” — the public space on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge adjacent to City Hall that is named for the 53 adjacent arches under the Brooklyn Bridge — and announced $50 million in additional funding to […]