_es_Mn_Restaurant_Workers_Memorial_CG_129228992_1644 "Restaurant Industry Mourns Loss of Thousands to Covid-19 in New York City Vigil")
The restaurant industry was the second most affected in cases of death during Covid 19. Four years into the pandemic, advocates and workers came together to pay tribute to those who died in 2020. New York state told them their income was too low to receive benefits like unemployment insurance, said Saru Jayaraman, the president … Read more
Who would think that an envelope could change the destiny of several young people who on Friday found out which residency program they were accepted into. “I’m going to Columbia, and that was my ‘first choice,’ I’m very, very grateful,” said Stephanie Peña, medical student, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “We stayed in … Read more
With prayers and mariachi music, the East Elmhurst community honored the memory of the eight-year-old boy who lost his life hit by a truck this Wednesday. The vigil was held on Thursday at the intersection of 100th Street and 31st Avenue, where the incident that ended the life of Bayron Palomino Arroyo occurred. The driver, … Read more
Crown Heights residents and community leaders are speaking out against street violence after three fatal shootings shocked the Brooklyn neighborhood last week. One of the victims was 13-year-old Troy Gil, who was killed near his home Thursday night. The vigil was organized by the District 77 Community Council. Leaders say they are focusing on developing … Read more
In commemoration of International Women’s Day and recognizing the invaluable contribution of Latina women to New York City, we took to the streets of Jackson Heights to speak with women about the changes they want to see in our society. Among their common responses is gender equality, less violence, less machismo, more safety in the … Read more
%20DNT%20Randalls%20Island%20Shelter%20Scuffle_128977442_1037 "New York City Imposes Curfew in Randall’s Island Migrant Shelter, Largest in City to Have Curfew – Effective March 20")
Occupants of the Randall’s Island migrant shelter will be notified today about the curfew that will go into effect in two weeks. This will become the largest shelter to have a curfew imposed by the city and the most recent to have this measure. Another 186 shelters have a curfew. Currently, about three thousand people … Read more
In order to discuss the new shelter for asylum seekers that the Mayor’s Office has set up in a building located at 130 Third Street in Gowanus Brooklyn, residents of the area held a community meeting this Monday. The industrial building will be converted into a hostel to house up to 400 single men and … Read more
Oscar Reyes arrives in a hurry to make a food delivery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. And even though the streets are slippery, he must hurry. -What are the dangers that you face? “There are always dangers here, every day. Here the snow, the rain, always the danger from cars. There have always been accidents here,” Reyes … Read more
Martina Santos donates her time twice a week to help pack the food that is distributed for free to those most in need in New York City. Martina is one of the dozens of volunteers who fill the bags with different foods. “We are like ants, each one has their job. They put three oranges, … Read more
The recent celebration of the cultural event “Uniting Cultures to the Rhythm of Our Music” by the Dominican American Chamber of Commerce (D/CA) commemorated the independence of the Dominican Republic and had as its main objective to highlight the importance and impact of diversity culture in the city. “We celebrate our heritage, our heart, our … Read more