A married couple of Guatemalan origin went to the polls to vote in advance. They have lived in the city for more than fifty years and believe that security should be a high priority for the next representative candidate. “Very important. You cannot go out, you have to take so many precautions, you have to … Read more
A considerable mobilization of people came to the mayor’s yard to support an initiative that could significantly change local elections in New York. Alana Cantillo, Vice President of Campaigns for the NY Immigration Coalition: “We expect a lot of support, a lot of testimony in favor of this legislation and the power of the community, … Read more
“I grew up in Williamsburg, in Los Sures, my entire life”: From this neighborhood came who could become the first Brooklyn Borough President of Latino descent. It is Antonio Reynoso, of Dominican immigrant parents. “My mother and my father came here 40 years ago from the Dominican Republic. They were poor: Food Stamps, Well Fare, … Read more
City Comptroller Scott Stringer has stopped approval of a major city government project to rebuild East River Park and make it flood-proof. A few days ago, Stringer sent the contract back to the municipal Department of Design and Construction (DDC, for its acronym in English) requesting more information on two aspects. This decision was made … Read more
Shekar Krishnan is the first South Asian candidate to win the Democratic nomination for Council for the 25th district. A constituency that represents the Jackson Heights and Elmhurst neighborhoods. And although Spanish is not his first language, Shekar points out how important it has been to connect with a primarily Latino district: “I believe that … Read more
The most important contest at the local level is to elect the mayor of the city. There are 13 Democrats and two Republicans who are seeking to become the successor to Bill de Blasio, who cannot run for a third term due to term limits. Here we tell you a little more about the main … Read more
Today is the historic primary day in which for the first time in the city the candidates are decided by preferential vote. The polls are now open and will remain serving voters until 9 pm. We have the report from a Washinton Heights voting center to see how the day unfolds. Visit the NY1 News … Read more
Ingrid Gómez wants to be the next councilor for the East Elmhurst, Corona and Lefrak City neighborhoods, as Francisco Moya currently holds. Among all the candidates, she is the only Latina woman who has run for this municipal office. Gómez describes his situation after entering the political arena: “It has been a challenge because it … Read more
Immigrant advocacy organizations expect at least 5,000 of the 25,000 people seeking asylum on the border with Mexico to reach New York state in the coming months. It is estimated that of the 70,000 migrants who were forced to wait at the border, 25,000 cases remain open and Biden is slowly allowing them entry. The … Read more
Norma Gottschalk, 17, says that the experience and connections she gained from participating in a municipal employment program in 2019 helped her find a job in a community organization: “I really feel very lucky. And I really feel that all the effort I have made in recent years is paying off. “ Like Norma, other … Read more