Deciding to purchase your first home can be daunting enough. Doing it in New York is a whole other experience! To help prospective buyers, Femme Finance, which is part of Affiliation, recently hosted an interactive discussion on the do’s and don’ts of purchasing real estate in New York. From brokers to mortgages to closings, panelists from […]

The Engagement Events committee recently hosted the third Thirsty Thursday of the 2017-2018 NYJL year, “Hello, My Name is Community”. Active members and provisionals mingled in the Pine Room and Harriman Room, enjoying sliders, crudités, and pigs-in-a-blanket on behalf of the Astor House. In advance of Provisional graduation and January placement, Provisionals and Transfers alike […]

We are excited to celebrate NYJL volunteer Beth Batiuchok-Colon, who was recently honored by Working Mother Magazine. Beth is noted for being a “great mentor to other women, and her co-workers often describe her as personable, professional, patient and kind.” She shows leadership in the workplace, working at FINRA in the Market Regulation Department for six […]

On October 26, the Astor House was once again transformed for its most spook-tacular event, Lil’ Goblins Halloween Party. Over a 100 children and their families took part in Halloween themed events. Pirates, mermaids, firefighters, witches and even a few furry animals participated in a fun-filled afternoon that included a magic show, face painting, and […]