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
In Jackson Heights, Laura Siciliano Rosen is the go-to guide for all things food. And in this neighborhood, that includes Latin cuisine. “I was always in the middle of so many different cultures and was able to explore food. I just take the love of food to another level,” said Siciliano Rosen. IT MAY INTEREST … Read more
Welcome to the Jackson Heights neighborhood, which for residents like Roberto Ramírez who has lived here for eleven years, there are many reasons that make it unique. “All the stores are within reach, the trains, the buses are close, there is more movement in commerce, the gastronomy more than anything there is from different countries,” … Read more
Located south of the equator, Zaruma is a magical town, where its people, gold and coffee are part of the charm. Three thousand miles away, we found a little piece of this land in Brooklyn. This is the Zaruma Gold Coffee cafeteria. After years in New York, Diana Aguilar had decided to return to Ecuador … Read more
An amazing find in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Lake. They found a 4 foot long alligator. “Godzilla” is the nickname New York Animal Care Centers have given the animal. Park employees found the alligator yesterday morning in this lake. They say the reptile appeared “lethargic” and “cold shocked” as they are used to warmer climates. Park … Read more
Gas and electric will now cost more for some New Yorkers. This after Con Edison announced that it plans to increase its rates. If a new agreement between state regulators, the utility and the city is approved, the increase would be in double digits and would be implemented over a three-year period. The rate increases … Read more
“My name is Edwing D’Angelo and I am a fashion designer here in New York City. Creativity is the part that pleases me the most and fulfills me when it comes to sewing, I love creating, I love colors, I love pretty fabrics.” D’Angelo is the fifth generation of a family of seamstresses from Buenaventura … Read more
María Peralta lives in Harlem and thanks to the NYC FRESH program that the city has implemented since 2009, she does not have to travel far from home to buy fresh vegetables, fruits and prepare nutritious meals. “How to make a smoothie…, I make it with carrot broccoli, beetroot and also in cooking I prepare … Read more
At 72 years old, Tomás Euvin spends his days in this center for the elderly in Queens. Although he came to NY 30 years ago, he was not always able to contribute to social security and that now takes its toll on him. “What Social Security gives us is not even enough for the rent, … Read more
Three Bed Bath & Beyond stores in our city are among nearly 90 nationwide that the company is closing before possible bankruptcy. That includes two locations in Brooklyn, including Sunset Park and East New York. Also, a store in East Elmhurst will soon close its doors. Bed Bath & Beyond is also closing a BuyBuy … Read more