The New York Information Service celebrated its 20th anniversary today by publishing a list of the 20 most unusual inquiries received in its two decades of existence. “I want to report a ghost in my window,” “I want to report my neighbor because he greets everyone in the building,” or “Is there a law that … Read more
Upper West Side residents voted Wednesday against transforming a vacant newsstand at 72nd Street and Broadway into an electric bike charging station and food delivery stop. The Community Board 7 public meeting was quite large with 70 in attendance. Finally, the ruling group voted 27 to 8 against the resolution and two members abstained. Several … Read more
Vilma Daza, a librarian who has dedicated more than two decades to helping the community, especially the immigrant community, retires from her work. “I want to say that I am already happy because I have already sown the seeds, I have cultivated many plants and I have collected some fruits, but I am letting these … Read more
It was kind of fate that the Blackstock twins ended up being doctors. “Our mother was raised in Brooklyn, not given many opportunities. She worked hard, had fortune and luck, escaped her circumstances somehow. After finishing Harvard Medical School she returned to New York and committed to working in her community said Uché blackstock, founder … Read more
Restarting his life and career in the capital of the world was not easy for 28-year-old Juan Beltrán, who, thanks to a New York State program, was able to fulfill his dream of working here. “Wow, I’m in New York working in advertising, which was Juan’s dream of five years ago,” Beltrán said. Coming from … Read more
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
Jackson Heights is known for its delicious food and its Colombian culture. But the neighborhood has also become a headquarters for high-powered politicians. Woodside, has seen massive political progress in the last ten years as activists and immigrants have been elected as local legislators. “Now we have people like Councilor Shekar Krishnan, like myself, who … Read more
The second pantry that continues to work in the Jackson Heights community is Queens Temple Christian Church, Salvation Army. Hundreds of people come here every Thursday to receive the food they need to feed their families. “It’s very important because the situation is bad and there’s no work and that’s a help because you buy … Read more
The high cost of child care is a real problem for many families in this city that a bill wants to end through a free child care program. The bill was introduced by Councilmembers Kevin Riley and Jennifer Gutierrez, who recently became a mom. “We cannot continue putting the necessary funds for education and child … Read more
Dozens of animated children had the opportunity to interview the popular actress, comedian and presenter Sherri Shepherd at the Public Library’s headquarters in Murray Hill. “Feeding children’s curiosity is giving them the world,” Shepherd said. The students of Harlem Village Academies, who are between 8 and 12 years old, listened attentively as Shepherd read “Lost … Read more