Little by little, service was restored to most of the affected residents. However, those we were able to talk to said that the fear they caused them was terrible. “When we finally managed to get into the flat, there was a terrible smell of gas. My head hurts, my husband’s head hurts. The girl woke … Read more
Hundreds of cyclists protested in Brooklyn over the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. But despite criticism, the city says they will move forward with the plan. When asked about the deal, the Adams administration said the reluctance on both sides of the issue reflected a strong compromise. Under the new plan, from Calyer Street to the … Read more
A few days ago, the new program of the Biden administration called “Keeping Families Together” began, which will allow spouses and children of US citizens, who have entered the United States illegally regularly, to legalize their immigration status without having to leave the country. To better understand what parole in lieu, or permission to remain, … Read more
After four days of closure, the Parks Department announced this Wednesday that the city’s main beaches have been reopened for swimming. Beaches in Queens and Brooklyn have been closed since Saturday due to rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto. City officials continue to remind New Yorkers to stay safe and not swim in closed sections … Read more
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A Lower East Side resident listened intently as a press conference was held where elected officials stressed the need to crack down on illegal marijuana dispensaries in the community. “I saw about 12 around here in our neighborhood, 12 of these places that open, close, open, close,” said neighbor María Ballester. They claim that the … Read more
Every time it rains, walking through flooded streets in the “El Hoyo” neighborhood becomes complicated for residents of the area. “I’m leaving now, I’m not staying here today.” This area of Queens, located between Durmont Avenue and 76th Street in Howard Beach, is one of three intersections that flood every time it rains, even lightly, … Read more
Starting this Monday, Brooklyn Subway service will experience some temporary changes. The B and Q trains will be affected as the MTA installs two new elevators and completes other accessibility improvements at the Church Avenue station in Flatbush. Southbound B and Q trains will avoid the station until the fall while the work is completed. … Read more
Our city’s Ecuadorian community is celebrating this Sunday. The fortieth march in honor of their country traveled through the streets of Jackson Heights with floats, dancing and traditional clothing. From Queens, our colleague Angie Hernández has more information. The 41st edition of the great Ecuadorian parade in New York was enjoyed by thousands of people. … Read more
Surrounded by music and colour, hundreds of New Yorkers celebrated the thirty fifth version of the good Dominican parade and parade within the Bronx. “Born right here however coronary heart there, 100% representing my mother and father and fathers of the nation,” says Elizabeth Gutiérrez. “Pleased in life, Dominicans are all the time completely satisfied … Read more
There is a new venture to overtake visitors security in a long-neglected stretch of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. We talked about this with the commissioner of town’s Division of Transportation, Ydanis Rodríguez, who visits us once more in Dialog with the Neighborhood. 1. Commissioner, we all know that you’ve just lately introduced work to transform … Read more