In order to get them kits of food to people over 60 years of age and with the greatest food need in the city, several volunteers met this Saturday under the call of Food Bank NYC organization. “This work is very necessary, it is an honor to help people who need the most, and especially … Read more
To celebrate the 179th anniversary of Dominican independence, the official naming of “Quisqueya Plaza” in Inwood was carried out, in honor of this community. The event was attended by Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials, and the city’s Transportation Commissioner, Ydanis Rodríguez, who announced that the plaza will receive $7 million in funding to improve its … Read more
Del, a seven-year-old, 90-pound German Shepard, along with his partner Mike, spend about 12 hours a day in the cold tending to businesses in the Penn Station area of 34th Street. This is because theft in some businesses has gotten out of control, according to Kevin Ward, vice president of the 34th Street Partnership, a … Read more
There are many reasons why students sometimes do not go to class, one of them, and although it may seem surprising, is not having clean clothes. “It sounds a bit unfortunate to hear this that parents sometimes do not have enough, even to wash the children’s clothes,” said Alfredo Velázquez. And in keeping with the … Read more
Internationally renowned artist Julio Iglesias Jr. has set out to make this Valentine’s Day the most romantic of all time, with the release of his new album in English, ‘Under The Covers’. “It is a record that I have made with a lot of love, it is a record of those songs that I have … Read more
Steven Meléndez, with Puerto Rican roots, never imagined that classical ballet dance would give his life a 360 degree turn. “Ballet changed my whole life,” Meléndez said. It all started in 1992, while he and his family were living in a shelter in the South Bronx. At the age of seven, Steven was discovered and … Read more
With enthusiasm and optimism, the South Bronx community officially launched the DREAM Charter School. A new school located in a historic brick industrial building at 20 Bruckner Boulevard in the Mott Haven neighborhood. “We need schools like this and space for children so they can learn, so they have everything they need. All the resources … Read more
“I see a lot of things that hmmm…I put up with it until I get home.” Jennifer Rojas takes the D train daily at Yankee Stadium’s 161 Station and doesn’t seem to like the idea that the MTA reopened at least 18 restrooms in nine subway stations this Monday, two of them on this very … Read more
Everything is ready to begin the big 46 Three Kings Day party and parade in Harlem, which has been on hiatus due to the pandemic. As usual, the Museo del Barrio organizes and inaugurates the party taking care of every detail, but something that stands out and we usually don’t pay much attention to is … Read more
The holidays can be a time for giving and receiving, but some gifts may not appeal to everyone, as Washington Heights resident Juana Estela did, so gift giving is all but inevitable during this time. – What are you going to do at the shop today with these gifts? “To return them because I didn’t … Read more