If you value art and culture, you should know that the Whitney Museum of American Art offers free admission and special programming for visitors, every Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This initiative was also extended to the second Sunday of each month. Free Friday Nights are made possible by donations from museum sponsors … Read more
Over the holiday weekend, in honor of the legacy of social activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., organizations such as the United Jewish Appeal Federation and Repair the World – led the Annual Day of Service event to encourage acts of service in the community. “It is important because we are doing it in honor … Read more
A few days before the iconic New Year’s celebration in Times Square, they unveil the ball that this year will light up the sky at midnight on January 1st. This year the sphere will have a lighting pattern that will reflect bowties. And this in honor of the figure formed by the two triangular plazas … Read more
An alternative to visit this Christmas season is the Plaza de la Libertad, or “Freedom Plaza”, which opened to the public yesterday along more than two hectares in a park in front of the headquarters of The United Nations. The installation, designed by British artist Bruce Munro, can be seen for twelve months and is … Read more
If you want to spend a pleasant time with the family, we recommend enjoying the “Lightscape” exhibition, which for the third consecutive year is shown at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden This beautiful light show has more than a million lights distributed in 18 installations in an expanded and reinvented route by artists and international design … Read more
Fifth Avenue will be vehicle-free again today to welcome the crowds visiting the area for New Year’s Eve celebrations. From 48th Street to 57th Street, Fifth Avenue is open for pedestrians to walk, view the tree, and enjoy the holiday season. This is a measure that is part of a partnership between the Department of … Read more
“Holiday Lights” is a beautiful tradition that takes place every year at the Bronx Zoo, for the enjoyment of adults and children. During the nights, the zoo comes alive with holiday cheer and a variety of immersive light shows and custom-designed animals throughout the park. This year, visitors will experience new exhibits showcasing wildlife from … Read more
If you are looking to enjoy a time of peace in the middle of colorful gardens and surrounded by trees of various types, we recommend visiting the Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, the resting place of nearly half a million New Yorkers. There you will find beautiful mausoleums, Victorian cherubs and gargoyles, and the enormous Gothic … Read more
New Yorkers show their respect and appreciation to those who served our country this Veterans Day weekend. Thousands of people paid tribute this Saturday to combatants of all wars during the 104th edition of the Veterans Day Parade in the city. The ceremony began with a moment of silence, followed by the laying of a … Read more
This Saturday is the last day of operations for the Target store located on 117th Street in East Harlem. Neighbors of El Barrio regret the closing of the Target store in their community, which has been part of their lives for more than 10 years. Loyal Target shoppers say this decision hurts them because the … Read more