Paradise Factory Theater

Announcing The Next Great American Drama: piss.jpg (Working Title), premiering this summer as part of Diamond Mesh’s “Manifestival.”
 piss.jpg (Working Title) might be described as The Gen Z Waiting for Godot. It might not. There will be no further questions at this time.
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OKAY! We have some answers. (No questions). piss.jpg (Working Title) is an absurd, hour-long, 2-handed romp set in a kitchen with a sink that would make Arthur Miller climax and Eugene O’Neill smile. The enormity and profundity of what these two men explore and discover (and feel!) on the American Stage is literally impossible to explain and to do so would likely crash the world economy. Let’s not do that. Instead, here is what you can expect as an audience member: Happiness, Sadness, Life-Affirmation, Laughs, GASPS, Dancing, Noises, The Clap, FUN! (seriously).
piss.jpg (Working Title) is written and directed by Justin Jager and Michael Gardiner. The show is directed by Daniel Yaiullo and produced by Diamond Mesh Inc. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays from July 16 through August 9 at Paradise Factory Theater.

Local Event: New Play Premiere: is it The Next Great American Drama?

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Announcing The Next Great American Drama: piss.jpg (Working Title), premiering this summer as part of Diamond Mesh’s...

New Play Premiere: is it The Next Great American Drama?

After a fateful car accident on Thanksgiving Eve, Stacy’s beloved father gets diagnosed with heart failure.... and then lung cancer.... oh, and Alzheimer’s too. Yikes. In this outrageously funny and darkly poignant solo show, Stacy Cancelarich attempts to care for her dying father while colliding with the COVID-19 Lockdown, her severely obsessive-compulsive mother, and her rehabilitated cult-member sister in the most rollicking hospice care story this side of the nuthouse. Written and Performed by Stacy Cancelarich. Directed and Developed by Michael Gardiner.



Fingers Crossed performs one night only on July 21 at 6pm at Paradise Factory Theater as part of Diamond Mesh’s “Manifestival.” Tickets can be purchased on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fingers-crossed-tickets-1989626286783?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Introducing a one night only workshop of a comedic and heartfelt solo show: Fingers Crossed

Introducing a one night only workshop of a...

After a fateful car accident on Thanksgiving Eve, Stacy’s beloved father gets diagnosed with heart failure.... and then lung...

Introducing a one night only workshop of a comedic and heartfelt solo show: Fingers Crossed

In this comedic solo show[er], Danielle MacMath manifests her childhood dreams and the catharsis of a hot shower. Featuring a mix of showtunes and pop hits, this mixtape will make you want to sing along (but please don’t). Songs I Sing in the Shower performs one night only on July 27 at 6pm at Paradise Factory Theater as part of Diamond Mesh’s “Manifestival.”&nbsp;

What: Songs I Sing in the Shower
When: Monday July 27 at 6pm
Where: Paradise Factory Theater 64 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
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Local Event: Songs I Sing in the Shower: a cabaret reflecting on childhood, musical joy, and following dreams

Songs I Sing in the Shower: a cabaret...

In this comedic solo show[er], Danielle MacMath manifests her childhood dreams and the catharsis of a hot shower. Featuring a...

Songs I Sing in the Shower: a cabaret reflecting on childhood, musical joy, and following dreams

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Rodney's Comedy Club

💭 Topic: “Everything You Know about Traditional Marriage is Wrong” 🎤 Lecturer: Azie Dungey 📆 Date: Wednesday, July 15th ⏰ Doors Open: 6:30PM 📍 Location: Midtown East (exact address provided in confirmation email) 🔗 🎟️ This is a ticketed event, get your tickets here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wisdom-bar-everything-you-know-about-traditional-marriage-is-wrong-tickets-1991417227535" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wisdom-bar-everything-you-know-about-traditional-marriage-is-wrong-tickets-1991417227535</a>
What if "traditional marriage" isn't traditional at all? Turns out, the equal partnership we're advocating for in modern relationships? It’s actually more traditional than the gender roles we've come to associate with it — gender equity is the prototype. For much of human history, women were valued for their contributions as much as men, childcare was shared across the whole community, and the idea that two people alone should raise children and meet each other's every need simply did not exist. It was a series of shifts over the centuries that narrowed everything down to the two-person household we now take for granted. And within that shift, we lost something essential. Writer and cultural satirist Azie Dungey takes us on a journey through human history to reveal that our partnership ideals are closer to our ancient origins than the "traditional marriage" of 100 years ago — which, it turns out, was a blip.
Azie Dungey is a WGA-nominated writer for her work on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and has been a writer on shows such as Harlem (Amazon Prime), Girls5Eva (Netflix), Rutherford Falls (NBC), and Sweetbitter (Starz). She is best known as writer and star of her critically- acclaimed YouTube series Ask A Slave, a satirical critique of race and gender with over 2.5 million views. For this series she was featured on NPR, BBC World, MSNBC, New York Magazine, and The Washington Post. A graduate of Tisch School of the Arts at NYU in drama and anthropology, she has been a visiting scholar to Yale, Brown University, Columbia, and was a Fellow-in- Residence at the Center for the Study of Democracy, St Mary’s College. Azie is African American and Pamunkey/Mattaponi (Virginia Tribes) and she is committed to confronting issues of race, history, and social injustice with grace, compassion, and humor.
We will explore:
<ul><li>The resistance, challenges, and social implications we face as we attempt to return gender equality back to its roots.</li><li>How hunter-gatherer societies define gender roles within marital partnerships and family system.</li><li>How traditional courtship roles centered the female desire, and women were considered the more sexually aggressive of the gender even into the age of antiquity</li><li>How the idea of the "nuclear family" (man, wife, children) developed only 150 years ago.</li></ul>
Agenda: 6:30pm – Doors open. Grab drinks and snacks before settling into a seat (first come first serve!) 6:50pm – Host welcomes and intros 7:00pm – Lecture begins 8:00pm – Q&amp;A plus dedicated 1-on-1 time with the speaker. Grab another drink and chat about your thoughts with other attendees. 8:30pm – Event concludes
🤝 You'll enjoy this if you're someone who:
<ul><li>loves Lectures on Tap or social lectures of any kind...think Ted Talks in bars</li><li>likes meeting new people and learning new things</li><li>loves history, literature, art, re-examining events, or niche internet rabbit holes</li><li>wants try something different for their next casual night out, why not? 🍻🤓💭</li></ul>

Local Event: The Wisdom Bar – "Everything You Know about Traditional Marriage is Wrong"

The Wisdom Bar – "Everything You Know about...

💭 Topic: “Everything You Know about Traditional Marriage is Wrong” 🎤 Lecturer: Azie Dungey 📆 Date: Wednesday, July 15th ⏰ Doors...

The Wisdom Bar – "Everything You Know about Traditional Marriage is Wrong"

92NY

Brian Tyler Cohen doesn’t just comment on politics — he dissects the machinery behind it.
Now the #1 New York Times bestselling author, MSNBC contributor, and creator of one of the most-watched independent political platforms in the country comes to 92NY to discuss his new book, The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World.
A leading progressive voice in digital media, Cohen has built a following of millions by translating the chaos of the political moment into clear, unsparing analysis. In The Day After, he turns from diagnosis to prescription, offering his own argument for how progressives should think about power, why he believes the Democrats have too often failed to use it effectively, and what he sees as the stakes for American democracy in the years ahead.
Part political playbook, part manifesto, the book lays out Cohen’s views on the structural fights shaping the future of American government, from the Supreme Court and executive authority to economic policy, voting rights, and climate action. His central question: not just how elections are won, but what governing should look like afterward.
Join Cohen for a timely conversation about the ideas driving his new book, his rise as one of the most influential independent political commentators of his generation, and how the new media landscape is transforming political influence and public debate.

Local Event: An Evening with Brian Tyler Cohen — The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World

An Evening with Brian Tyler Cohen — The Day...

Brian Tyler Cohen doesn’t just comment on politics — he dissects the machinery behind it.
Now the #1 New York Times bestselling...

An Evening with Brian Tyler Cohen — The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World

Online Auction

Collectors Online Auction | Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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This Collectors Auction features fine jewelry, sterling silver, Asian art, fine art, period furniture, decorative arts, and historical collectibles spanning multiple collecting categories.
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Auction is open for pre-bidding at alderferauction.com until Thursday July 16th at 10AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff). 
 
Fine Jewelry includes 14k and 18k gold necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, cufflinks, diamond and gemstone jewelry, cultured pearl pieces, Russian Orthodox crosses, Tiffany &amp; Co. jewelry, Chopard accessories, and designer gold and gemstone examples. 
 
Sterling Silver includes a Gorham "Strasbourg" sterling silver tea and coffee service, Tiffany &amp; Co. sterling, Russian silver, English sterling, continental silver boxes, vanity accessories, serving pieces, and decorative silver objects. Also includes gold and silver bullion coins and commemoratives. 
 
Asian offerings include Japanese and Chinese cloisonné, Satsuma, Shibayama, silver, mixed metal, and porcelain works. Featured lots include Yabu Meizan Japanese Satsuma pottery, Kinkozan Satsuma charger, Ogasawara Shuzo ginbari cloisonné, and additional examples by Kumeno Teitaro, Hayashi Kodenji, Ando, Takeuchi Chubei , Yoshihide, Lao Tian Li, Fang Jiu Xia Chinese silver cup set, and additional Japanese cloisonné vases, censers, jars, and commemorative pieces. 
 
Fine Art includes works by Humbert Howard, Walter Launt Palmer, Benton Spruance, Daniel E. Greene, Marian Parkhurst Sloane, Christopher G. Willett, Carl Dennis Laughlin, David Tinsley, William Bowie, and Scott Woolever, along with additional paintings, prints, and sculpture. 
 
Furniture and Decorative Arts include a bench made tiger maple highboy, a Hungarian Biedermeier secrétaire abattant, a French Zodiac garden center table, painted carousel horses, leaded slag glass lamps, Bohemian Art Nouveau glass, Rosenthal - Versace "Medusa" China, Hermes, Erte, Persian rugs, McIntosh stereo components, and other porcelain and art glass.
Hand-Knotted Persian Rugs include an incredible selection spanning the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From expansive room-size statement pieces to accent rugs, these textile masterpieces fit any aesthetic. Featured highlights include a Persian Mashad Carpet from the early 20th century, which features a central cloud collar medallion in deep cochineal red. There is also a late 19th-century Persian Heriz Carpet, renowned for its bold, rectilinear and geometric pendant medallion. For those seeking rich floral fields, a late 19th-century Persian Kashan Rug showcases an oval pole medallion, while an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug is beautifully woven with a central flowering tree of life motif. Finally, a late 19th-century Persian Bijar Rug features a striking floral pole medallion on a red ground with navy accents.
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silver 8 reales coins offer a rare chance to own a piece of 17th-century maritime history. Lost during a violent 1622 hurricane and recovered by legendary treasure hunter Mel Fisher in 1985, these "pieces of eight" display crisp details with minimal saltwater corrosion. Complete with original Treasure Salvors Inc. documentation, they represent an investment-grade bridge between Spanish colonial wealth and modern archaeological triumph.
 
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SoulWork Yoga

6:30-7:30PM@Soul Work, 78 Saratoga Avenue, Bed Stuy, Brooklyn Register:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.letsoulwork.com/contact-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">letsoulwork.com/contact-1</a> To register: Click on Instructors&gt;Meghan&gt;Select Date Experience 5Rhythms with Meghan LeBorious for an evening of dance and movement designed to help you live your best life. The 5Rhythms dance and movement practice might look like a wild dance party at first, but the 5Rhythms are also designed to wake us up, shake us up, and bring us into our creative power. There are no steps or choreography to follow, but there are prompts and invitations to support movement and exploration. The practice can be adapted to any ability level and any body. All that’s required is an attitude of curiosity and the courage to step in!

Local Event: 5Rhythms Express Class @ SoulWork Yoga

5Rhythms Express Class @ SoulWork Yoga

6:30-7:30PM@Soul Work, 78 Saratoga Avenue, Bed Stuy, Brooklyn  Register: letsoulwork.com/contact-1 To register: Click on...

The 5Rhythms dance and movement practice might look like a wild dance party at first, but the 5Rhythms are also designed to wake us up, shake us up, and bring us into our creative power. There are no steps or choreography to follow, but there are prompts and invitations to support movement and exploration. The practice can be adapted to any ability level and any body. All that’s required is an attitude of curiosity and the courage to step in!&nbsp; The Center for Creativity and Dance, 287 East 10th St, East Village, NYC 7-8:45PM Register now to save your spot:&nbsp;<a href="https://5rhythms.ticketspice.com/bodywaves" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">5rhythms.ticketspice.com/bodywaves</a>

Local Event: BodyWaves: Friday Night 5Rhythms in NYC

BodyWaves: Friday Night 5Rhythms in NYC

The 5Rhythms dance and movement practice might look like a wild dance party at first, but the 5Rhythms are also designed to...

The Art Renewal Center (ARC) is proud to present nearly 100 award winners and honorable mentions of the 17th/18th International ARC Salons. The exhibition will be held from July 17 - July 27, 2026.
The public opening will be July 18th, 11am - 3pm. This awe-inspiring international event will have artists from all over the world present, show-casing the true international nature and collaborative spirit in this area of Contemporary Art. The exhibition and public opening event is free and open to the public. No RSVPs required. Many of the exhibiting works will be available for sale. All of the works of art on view have a unique voice and style, demonstrating that Contemporary Realism is an ever evolving, relevant and vital force in modern society. These spectacular artists exemplify how the time-honored techniques and skill born of the human hand, heart, and mind are still being used to express a variety of subjects, ideas, and viewpoints that are both classical and contemporary.

Local Event: Public Opening: 17th/18th International ARC Salon Exhibition

Public Opening: 17th/18th International ARC...

The Art Renewal Center (ARC) is proud to present nearly 100 award winners and honorable mentions of the 17th/18th International...

Public Opening: 17th/18th International ARC Salon Exhibition

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 <td>Third annual PAINTED THREADS FESTIVAL
Celebrate Tradition, Creativity, and Community at the Painted Threads Festival!
Step into the world of textiles and storytelling at Harlem’s PAINTED THREADS FESTIVAL, a free, family-friendly Maker Day where generations come together through the art of fabric and design.
Engaging in cultural arts isn’t just about creativity, it’s a way to honor heritage, weaving the past into the present with each stitch, pattern, and tapestry. Discover the deep connections between craftsmanship and identity while celebrating the richness of tradition through hands-on experiences.
Join us for a great maker day in Harlem with:
Community Weaving and Quilting, Surface Design, Bead Making and Fabric Collage Children’s Village Explore textile artistry guided by artists Sahara Briscoe, Christine Renee, Elan Ferguson, Omi Gray and more. I AM a MAKERS – Bring your own project and work independently. Connect with talented artisans and discover handcrafted creations. Portable spinning wheels and looms welcome. Live performances by Women of the Calabash
“Painted Threads is where heritage meets hands-on creativity. In the heart of Harlem, we gather generations to preserve tradition, pass on skills, and celebrate the legacy of textile arts as living, evolving culture.”
This gathering is your chance to slow down, embrace African Diasporic traditions, and create something meaningful together. Whether you’re learning, crafting, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, your story is part of this community.
Hosted by Harlem Needle Arts and SAGE Harlem
Harlem – Free Admission
Indoor and Outdoor activities | Rain or Shine
12pm-5pm
Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult
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Local Event: Painted Threads Festival

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Gwen Black Arts/Arts and Jazzfest NYC(tm) invite you to experience the magic of Jazz By The Water™ with straight ahead and soulful jazz on Saturday, July 25th at 12 PM-6PM. Join us for an unforgettable free, all-day concert in the lush green oasis of Governor’s Island inside Colonel Row. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy incredible jazz tunes with a 12-noon New Orleans 2nd Line Kick Off and tribute to "Pops" Louis Armstrong with vocalist Letrice Arlene presented by Roz Nixon Live and My Time, Inc. with performances by Mark Adams' Jazzical Septet with a special tribute to the legendary Roy Ayers; the Joe Baione Quintet; Lady Cantrese and her Gents; the Eric Person Quartet; and Sharp Radway and band. This is a FREE EVENT, but Ferry Tickets are required. Reserve ferry tickets at www.govisland.com. Bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs, or blanket and enjoy jazz on the island(tm). RSVPs are available on Eventbrite&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-by-the-watertmarts-and-jazzfest-nyctm-tickets-1993297903688?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/jazz-by-the-watertmarts-and-jazzfest-nyctm-tickets-1993297903688?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
Special Thank You to our sponsors and community partners: Jazz Foundation of America; Team Unity, Inc., Sugar Hill Communications Institute, Inc., My Time, Inc., Roz Nixon Live, WeAct for Environmental Justice, Harlem World Magazine
For additional festival information and sponsorship opportunities go to www.artsandjazzfestny.com

Local Event: Jazz By The Water(tm) on Governor's Island (Colonel Row)

Jazz By The Water(tm) on Governor's Island...

Gwen Black Arts/Arts and Jazzfest NYC(tm) invite you to experience the magic of Jazz By The Water™ with straight ahead and...

Jazz By The Water(tm) on Governor's Island (Colonel Row)

The American Theatre of Actors Inc

Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried &amp; Roy
What happens when two ambitious young immigrants come to America, reinvent themselves in Las Vegas, charm the world, build a rhinestone kingdom at The Mirage, and then discover that even white tigers have limits?
Shangri-La-La is a fast-moving new comedy musical inspired by the rise of Siegfried &amp; Roy — with original songs, Vegas glamour, impossible dreams, outrageous costumes, magic, friendship, immigrant reinvention, Steve Wynn, Bugsy Siegel, and just enough tiger danger to keep everyone alert.
Written by Mike Meier &amp; Peter Giambalvo, the show is part showbiz fairy tale, part immigrant dream, part Vegas fever dream — and, yes, inspired by actual events. Unfortunately.
The New York performances are part of the Midtown International Theater Festival and will take place at the American Theatre of Actors in Midtown Manhattan.
Come for the music. Stay for the magic. Leave with a renewed respect for tigers.
Performances: July 25 and July 26, 2026 Venue: American Theatre of Actors, New York City Tickets: Available through the Midtown International Theater Festival (MITF)/Eventbrite /TheaterMania

Local Event: Shangri-La-La, a comedy musical about Siegfried & Roy, at the Midtown International Theater Festival

Shangri-La-La, a comedy musical about Siegfried...

Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
What happens when two ambitious young immigrants come to America,...

Shangri-La-La, a comedy musical about Siegfried & Roy, at the Midtown International Theater Festival

LouLou's Speakeasy 176 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10011

'The Most Electrifying Party In Town' FORBES 
'This new underground jazz speakeasy is the epitome of cool' TIMEOUT
Address: 176 8th Ave at 19th Street, NYC 
TICKETS: <a href="https://daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/</a>
He was never just one thing — that was always the point. A shapeshifter who turned reinvention into an art form, who taught a generation that you could be strange and luminous at once, that the outsider could become the icon. On Friday July 31st, by overwhelming demand, David Bowie by Daddy Rabbit is back for another night of tribute, tenderness, and total transformation performed by world-class musicians.&nbsp;
Expect the hits reimagined — stripped down, built back up, drenched in new color. Come for the man who made "different" feel like a superpower — and stay for a room full of strangers who, for one night, all speak his language.
Daddy Rabbit is a uniquely immersive live music event at New York City's coolest speakeasy. Pulling together classically trained pianists, bassists and horn players with jazz singers, MCs and beatboxers, this is an ever-changing carousel of world-class sound. This live music event mixes original compositions with unique interpretations of Soul, Jazz, Rock, Funk and RnB classics. An intimate setting in the round, it's a show where you can literally stand with the band. 
Sing, dance, drink, nibble and make merry at the coolest speakeasy in NYC.
The better you dress, the better we play. 
TICKETS: <a href="https://daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/</a>

Local Event: A Tribute To David Bowie

A Tribute To David Bowie

'The Most Electrifying Party In Town' FORBES   
'This new underground jazz speakeasy is the epitome of cool' TIMEOUT
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Theater at St. Jean

Step into a world where love conquers all, as CityDanceNY presents a fresh take on the timeless tale of "Beauty and the Beast!" Based on the classic French fairytale La Belle et La Bête by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot De Villeneneuve, our enchanting production breathes new life into the original story, weaving in themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the power of compassion that resonate with today’s audience. Imagine a vibrant blend of powerful choreography, captivating storytelling, and the greatest music of the Baroque era. The ticket link is on our website, &nbsp;<a href="https://www.citydanceny.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.CityDanceNY.org</a> or can be purchased at the door.&nbsp;
$45 General, $35 Seniors, $25 Students, $15 Kids under 10

Local Event: Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Step into a world where love conquers all, as CityDanceNY presents a fresh take on the timeless tale of "Beauty and the Beast!"...

Merchant Cash Advance Litigation Accelerates Across New York as Courts Examine Alleged Disguised Loan Agreements
New York remains the epicenter of merchant cash advance litigation &mdash; and 2025's landmark enforcement action is reshaping what defenses are available to business owners.
NEW YORK &mdash; Small business owners across the five boroughs are facing a wave of merchant cash advance (MCA) collection actions, and many are being sued in New York courts even when their businesses operate hundreds of miles away.
The reason is structural. Most MCA agreements contain New York forum-selection clauses buried in the fine print, funneling disputes into state Supreme Court regardless of where the business is located. Once a funder files, the timeline moves fast: New York gives defendants roughly 20 to 30 days to respond, and missing that window can result in a default judgment &mdash; followed by frozen bank accounts and restraining notices served directly on institutions like Chase and TD Bank.
What has shifted is the legal landscape underneath these cases. In 2025, the New York Attorney General's settlement with Yellowstone Capital resulted in more than a billion dollars in debt cancellation and confirmed what defense attorneys had argued for years: that many MCA products marketed as "purchases of future receivables" functioned as illegal, disguised loans.
New York courts now weigh three factors to determine whether an MCA is a true receivables purchase or a loan subject to usury limits &mdash; whether the contract contains a genuine reconciliation provision, whether the funder retains recourse if the business fails, and whether the funder bears any real risk. Where daily payments never adjust to actual revenue, courts have increasingly recharacterized the agreement as a loan, potentially triggering New York's criminal usury cap under Penal Law &sect; 190.40.
Business owners also have procedural tools. A default judgment entered through improper service or an out-of-state Confession of Judgment &mdash; a practice New York restricted in 2019 &mdash; can often be challenged with a motion to vacate under CPLR &sect; 5015.
The practical takeaway for New York business owners: the earliest stage of an MCA dispute is when the most options exist. Once a judgment is entered and accounts are frozen, defenses narrow quickly.
Business owners in New York City who have been served with an MCA lawsuit, received a summons, or had a bank account frozen can review their options and connect with an experienced MCA defense attorney through CredibleLaw's New York network at <a href="https://crediblelaw.com/mca-lawyer-nyc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://crediblelaw.com/mca-lawyer-nyc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">crediblelaw.com/mca-lawyer-nyc/</a><a href="https://crediblelaw.com/mca-lawyer-nyc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>
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