At the emblematic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, a great celebration for the Day of the Dead was held from its historic chapel. The family celebration was an opportunity to remember those who are no longer with flowers, food, letters and other offerings. “It is a very nice tradition of Mexicans that several of us, being … Read more
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Carlos Polanco lives in Coney Island and remembers that 11 years ago there was no information at hand to know what to do in case of emergencies. Marking the 11th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city has taken steps to ensure New Yorkers are prepared for any situation. From now … Read more
_127935210_213489 "The Vibrant and Cultural Celebration of Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue Halloween Parade")
Thousands of people gathered around Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue to witness the varied and original costumes, which reveal all the imagination and creativity of those who enjoy this party. There was no shortage of samba, vampires, skulls or the popular catrinas. Creepy costumes, floats and, of course, a zombie performance of “Thriller.” The annual “Thriller” performance … Read more
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Today marks 11 years since Hurricane Sandy hit the city. Over the course of 48 hours, wind, rain and water destroyed about 300 homes and damaged thousands more. Hundreds of thousands of residents were left without power. Sandy caused an estimated $19 billion in damage and loss of economic activity throughout the city. It also … Read more
%20Mn%20Day%20of%20the%20Dead%20Launch%20CG_127908783_318 "Catrinas Monumental Atlixquense and Las Cuatro Catrinas Monumentales: A Colorful Celebration of Day of the Dead in Times Square")
Starting this Saturday, six catrinas look impressive and colorful in the heart of Times Square. They are the protagonists of the exhibition Catrina Monumental Atlixquense and Las Cuatro Catrinas Monumentales, pieces that for the first time left Puebla, Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead here in New York. During the opening of the … Read more
There are many options that New Yorkers have to enjoy the Halloween festivities with the family. One of them is BOO AT THE ZOO, at the Bronx Zoo, which ends this Sunday, October 29. The event will feature a costume parade that will also feature Halloween-themed stilt walkers and puppets; pumpkin carving experts showing off … Read more
The Special Olympics’ New York State Fall Games have returned, and it’s not just about winning gold. This year, nearly 800 athletes have gathered in Warren and Saratoga counties to compete, inspire and support each other. After dedicating eight weeks to rigorous training, these athletes have poured their hearts and souls into perfecting their craft. … Read more
Located just south of the mighty Mohawk River, halfway between Albany and Little Falls, sits one of North America’s sacred grounds for many Roman Catholics. Ten acres of farmland was purchased in Auriesville in 1884 to become Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine. A young Jesuit missionary named Father Isaac Jogues arrived in Canada in 1636, … Read more
The Museum of the City of New York is an institution dedicated to telling the history of our city, founded in 1923. At first the museum operated in what is now the official residence of the city mayor, Gracie Mansion. Visitors can see objects and photographs that tell what the five boroughs of the city … Read more
New York City is on track to complete about 11,000 new housing units this year. This is a much lower figure than what is necessary to meet the municipal government’s ambitious plans to build 500,000 homes in the next ten years. And this is according to a new report released by the New York Building … Read more