Two months before Mayor de Blasio expected full reopening, Governor Cuomo announced further expansions to the internal capacity allowed for businesses in the five boroughs. As of May 7, restaurants, as in the rest of the state, will be able to accommodate diners inside at 75% of the maximum quota. “We are more than happy, … Read more
“It is scary, like chills; but thank God, one is fine. One goes out and does not know if he is going to return home”: some witnesses of a car accident happened in Manhattan, between Second Avenue and East 50th Street. . Horrified and many watching their passage for the rest of the day were … Read more
They will face off in June in the Democratic primary, and despite both wanting to be the next mayor of the city, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Councilman Carlos Menchaca called on the city council to convert bankrupt or closed hotels outside of Manhattan in affordable housing. “We can use government funds to convert … Read more
The United States exceeded half a million deaths due to the coronavirus and its deficit in the doses of vaccine distributed persists. However, New York City continues its gradual reopening with a series of recently announced measures. Governor Cuomo indicated that cinemas will operate again, starting March 5, at 25% capacity or a maximum of … Read more
“One day is too much to have Donald Trump in the White House. In an hour he can destroy this country,” said Democratic congressman Adriano Espaillat. This is the message that united almost a dozen elected officials summoned by Espaillat in what they called a Community vigil for peace and unity. At the event, they … Read more
The low temperatures that followed the first winter storm of the season did not stop dozens of New Yorkers who identify as indigenous, or as part of these indigenous peoples, in their demonstration to demand respect. This was expressed by Marco Castillo, a volunteer from the protest: “It is to join the demand for justice … Read more
This atypical December and amid a rebound in cases, one of the most iconic festive facilities has taken extreme precautions. Visitors arriving at Rockefeller Plaza need a reservation that is made by scanning a QR code to receive a text message with the authorized time. The visit for a maximum of 4 people lasts five … Read more
“What we need is financial relief. We need to tax billionaires so we can help small businesses,” said Queens State Sen. Jessica Ramos. This was the reaction of local politicians to the governor’s ordinance that will close gyms and restaurants on a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., across the state. This initiative began … Read more
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completed, ahead of schedule, one of the projects with the greatest impact for Latino transit users in Sunset Park. The project improves accessibility to the station located on 59th Street and Fourth Avenue, which serves the N and R lines, and consists of three new elevators, fire and security measures. … Read more