Even though it is June and a hot day is not surprising, Friday has been particularly hot with the addition that the air quality is bad. One of the hottest days of the year – when summer has not officially begun. At least in the afternoon showers are expected. The city has issued an air … Read more
Snow has finally arrived in New York! And while it was less than three inches — falling between Monday and Tuesday — in places like Sunset Park in Brooklyn most residents we spoke to were happy. “She’s pretty, pretty, pretty. Yesterday we went out to see how night was falling and it looks good. It’s … Read more
The city is set to break two snow-related records this week. The first is for the longest period of time without snow and the second is a record for the latest snowfall of the season. In our city it has not snowed for 324 days, since March 9 of last year. The record is 332 … Read more
Christmas 2022 brought with it what forecasters are calling “a bomb cyclone” from the Arctic! Temperatures well below zero, snow and strong winds in most of the country. More than a dozen people lost their lives! Road accidents and thousands of canceled or delayed flights. A couple of days, how not to leave the house! … Read more
The Flores family had hoped to enjoy Christmas in Ohio, but their flight was canceled due to a winter storm keeping New York state and much of the nation on high alert. Amilcar Flores’ flight was canceled and when he arrived at the airport he discovered: “A bit disappointed as I had already thought I … Read more
A long-lasting winter storm with lots of snow, ice and rain is expected to hit New York on Thursday and Friday. Something that Manuel Navarrete, a peddler on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside, hopes isn’t too bad so he doesn’t have to stop working. “The money isn’t enough for me, very few people go out and … Read more
Beginning Thursday afternoon and night, the city will experience precipitation and wind, with rain continuing through Friday. The MTA has called for precautions in subway stands and platforms. “Expect winter weather later tonight through tomorrow 🌧 “Make sure you are very careful on stairs and platforms, give yourself extra time for your ride and check … Read more
The heating season officially begins. From now until May 31, building owners are legally required to provide heat to their tenants. Between 6:00 and 22:00, if the outside temperature drops below 55 degrees, the inside temperature must be at least 68 degrees. Between 10pm and 6am, the indoor temperature must be at least 62 degrees. … Read more
With evidence in hand, Michael Rivera showed the photos of what the thermostat had marked in recent days inside his small room. “Here it shows 88 degrees, that’s how hot it was yesterday in my room. I have 3 fans, with this one I try to circulate the air, this other one I use to … Read more
The intense heat wave in the last five days claimed the life of a person in New York due to hyperthermia and forced millions to keep the air conditioning on. “I have two airs and I have both on because of the immense heat it is,” said José Minaya, a resident of Queens. Since last … Read more