“On December 19 they gave us that little Christmas present. They sent us a statement that there was no more work.” Elba is one of twelve employees who cleaned the Twitter offices in a Chelsea building for years, until, like Maria, they found out that the new year would not bring the expected continuity but … Read more
Many New Yorkers have to walk blocks with their children because they find it difficult to board a bus with their strollers. Zenaida Zurita, a mother of four, told us that she relies on public transportation to get them to school and medical appointments, but has had a hard time trying to drive her open … Read more
A huge celebration was held on the Lower East Side yesterday to mark the Lunar New Year. Hundreds of people gathered at Sara D. Roosevelt Park to watch the fireworks, costumes, and dancers celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. New York police stepped up security at the event following Saturday’s mass shooting during a Lunar … Read more
Mayor Adams announces that a fifth Humanitarian Response Center will soon open inside the Brooklyn Marine Terminal to continue to address the influx of asylum seekers to the five boroughs. The estimated number of migrants who have arrived since the spring already exceeds 41,000. The new shelter will serve adult males and provide them with … Read more
Today begins the Lunar New Year and on this occasion the revered animal is the Rabbit. Some New Yorkers celebrated yesterday with a parade in Flushing, Queens. The parade attracted thousands of people in vibrant costumes, many floats, dances, and traditional Chinese celebrations. This Sunday, the Health Commissioner, Ashwin Vasan, published a message on twitter … Read more
Ana Cabas, an employee at this Jackson Heights restaurant, says she always makes sure to give her customers the option of bringing plastic utensils. “We have deliverieswe have people come to pick up orders and we ask people if they want plastic utensils or not. But soon it could be the customer’s responsibility to ask … Read more
This year Manhattan will welcome its first public beach, open to all and suitable for sunbathing, but not for taking a dip… Hudson River Park Trust will build a 5 1/2 acre recreational park on the banks of the Hudson River. It will be located in the West Village not far from the Whitney museum. … Read more
The Mega Millions continues to rise and reaches an estimated prize of 1,350 million dollars. This is the second highest figure in the history of this lottery. The last draw, played last night, did not yield winners of the jackpot, however, a New Yorker got five numbers of the combination that was: 7, 13, 14, … Read more
One last chance to enjoy one of the best attractions of the Christmas season in the city, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. If you haven’t seen the tree fully lit yet, or if you might want to take another look at it, today is your last day to do so. The tree will be turned … Read more
With banners and whistles, thousands of nurses continue to protest for better working conditions on the second day of the strike in front of Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. While on strike they are not paid or have health insurance. “It’s good enough, it was too much,” said Patricia HenrÃquez, a striking nurse. HenrÃquez has … Read more