How was Dominican independence celebrated in NYC?

How was Dominican independence celebrated in NYC?

The Dominican community of New York proudly sang its national anthem, in the company of elected leaders, to celebrate the independence of their country, which was achieved on February 27, 1844 when it separated from Spain to embark on its own destiny. According to Ángel Vásquez, candidate for the New York Senate from the 33rd … Read more

music and art for lovers

music and art for lovers

And this news is for all those singles who have in mind a romantic date with a cultural touch. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) is offering live music, drinks and impromptu dancing as part of its proposal called Date Night. A date night at the MET. – Every Friday and Saturday for the next … Read more

New York joins Dominican independence celebrations

New York joins Dominican independence celebrations

And like every February 27, Dominicans in New York celebrate their independence. Local leaders, including the city’s mayor, Eric Adams, are expected to; the congressman, Adriano Espaillat, and other representatives such as Carmen de la Rosa and Luis Sepulveda join the celebration. On Friday, the Dominican Officers Organization of New York met to offer its … Read more

Protests continue in NYC over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Protests continue in NYC over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Groups of people turned out for a rally at the National Home of Ukraine, located in the East Village, to show solidarity with the difficult times the community known as Little Ukraine is going through. During the event, attendees and elected officials denounced the military actions ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin and made clear … Read more

Schools remove outdoor mask mandate

Schools remove outdoor mask mandate

Students in the city’s public schools will be able to remove their masks outdoors starting next week, but will need to keep them on indoors for now, Schools Chancellor David Banks said Friday. “I am very pleased to be able to make this exciting announcement and allow students and staff to remove their masks when … Read more

Russian invasion of Ukraine will affect the NY economy

Russian invasion of Ukraine will affect the NY economy

What could happen to the world economy with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? The first will be a blow to the financial markets and the stagnation of the economy worldwide. In the words of the economist, Marta Bengoa, professor at the Collin Powell International School “The tensions will translate into increased volatility in financial markets traded … Read more

NYC, home to the largest Ukrainian community in the US

NYC, home to the largest Ukrainian community in the US

Several local politicians have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, condemning the “unjustified and unprovoked” military action ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. A detail that not many knew is that New York has the largest community of Ukrainians in the United States, as pointed out by Mayor Eric Adams. It is estimated that there … Read more

NYC gives permits to operate a ‘green cart’

NYC gives permits to operate a ‘green cart’

Boris Miranda and his parents have been selling fruit and vegetables for 12 years with a rented permit from a stand on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. Now for the first time, Miranda requested permission to have a ‘green cart’ or green cart. “I think it’s a good opportunity for people who are looking to … Read more

Complaints continue to rise in Con Edison rates

Complaints continue to rise in Con Edison rates

“We have no choice but to continue working and work only for Con Edison, just for that we have to work to pay Con Edison,” said Dominga Sandre, owner of La Piñata restaurant. Dominga, the owner of this small business on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, owes nearly $4,000 for electricity. Dominga. – A debt that … Read more

Vice President Borrero visits the Ecuadorian consulate in NYC

Vice President Borrero visits the Ecuadorian consulate in NYC

Alfredo Enrique BorreroVice President of Ecuador visited New York and NY1 News had the opportunity to talk in depth with the president. The vice president indicated that the main objective of his visit to Washington and New York had been to mobilize citizen awareness to promote the progress made in Ecuador in the face of … Read more