When Somaia Sharif Zada came to the United States in August 2021, she had little more than the clothes she was wearing and her laptop computer. But the 28-year-old Afghan native also brought with her something intangible – and she hopes, in the long term, far more valuable: More than eight years of experience as … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic shed a glaring light on our nation’s long history of failing to properly care for people with mental health issues. For too long, we have ignored and marginalized people with mental illness, all too readily accepting the reality that too many of such individuals cycle in and out of shelters and jails, … Continued
Don’t let the looming tax season dampen your joy during the most wonderful time of the year. To enjoy your holiday plans without the specter of outstanding tasks hanging over your head, get proactive about closing out your 2022 books. Review cash flow You monitor your cash flow throughout the year, but now is … Continued
What do the monkey selfie and the “Bored Ape Yacht Club” images pictured above have in common? Both depict grinning primates, of course. But less obviously, both may lack copyright. You may recall a dispute between Naruto the monkey and a photographer whose camera Naruto borrowed to take a selfie. The photographer argued that he … Continued
So, Netflix has this intriguing series called “The Sinner,” starring Bill Pullman as an empathetic police detective who is characterized by his ability to see beyond the conventional facts of a crime presented in the opening episode of each season. In Season One, Cora Tennetti (Jessica Biel) is a typical upstate New York mother and … Continued
If you’ve walked around New York City recently, you may have heard the rallying slogan of “Women, Life, Freedom,” or, in Persian, “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi.” From Washington Square to Times Square, demonstrations and rallies are calling for support of Iranian women who have, since Sept. 16, been leading a renewed revolution against the fundamentalist Islamic … Continued
“I’m clean. I’m not supposed to be here. I’m clean.” Derek pleaded with me in the doorway of his room on the locked inpatient psychiatric unit at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He pressed on: “I did my laundry this morning. I brushed my teeth. These other people stink. I take care of myself.” I … Continued
If you watch videos of Alex Su on TikTok or YouTube, you might expect him to have a bigger than life personality. Not so. What you will find is a soft spoken, down to earth lawyer who speaks frankly about his career change from Big Law attorney to software salesperson to internet sensation. His quirky … Continued
The New York State Bar Association delivered its ratings of the seven candidates under consideration to be the state’s chief judge to Gov. Kathy Hochul today. The seven candidates were selected by the Commission on Judicial Nomination to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. The New York State Bar … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting is returning to the Hilton Midtown for the first time in three years, and the six-day conference is jam-packed with a variety of panel discussions and social gatherings including a gala dinner at the Rainbow Room and the week’s premier educational event — the presidential summit. Presidential … Continued