More than 500 families who have been in homeless shelters are now eligible for housing vouchers offered by the city government, Mayor Eric Adams reported. This has been possible, it was said, due to the elimination, by executive order, of the old requirement to spend a minimum of 90 days in a shelter before being … Read more
For the first time in its history, the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, NALEO for its acronym in English, holds its annual convention in our city. This is the 40th edition of the largest gathering of Latino legislators in the nation. On Tuesday morning, Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul intervened. For nearly half a … Read more
A municipal budget agreement for the fiscal year 2024 has finally been reached. This was announced by the President of the City Council, Adrienne Adams, together with Mayor Eric Adams and other members of the legislative body. I am proud to announce, with my colleagues @NYCCouncilthat we’ve reached a budget deal of approximately $107 billion: … Read more
A new help center for immigrants will be opened in the city, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams. With this, 12 humanitarian emergency aid and response centers will be opened in order to serve the thousands of asylum seekers who continue to arrive weekly. This center is located at 1760 3rd Avenue in Manhattan near … Read more
In one of the most surprising results of Tuesday’s primary election, Yusef Salaam, a former prisoner who was later exonerated of charges in the famous case known as the ‘Central Park Five’, is leading the way. in the race to be the Democratic nominee for city council in Harlem’s 9th District. Salaam declared himself the … Read more
New York has received decisive federal approval for its plan, the first in the country, to charge tolls for entering the most visited areas of Manhattan, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. “Congestion tolls will reduce traffic in our congested downtown area, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA,” Hochul said. “I am … Read more
This Tuesday, New Yorkers have the opportunity to go to the polls and use their right to vote to make the changes they believe are necessary in the city. Today, June 27, New York City residents who are registered to vote will be able to elect City Council members from each borough. Absentee ballots may … Read more
NY1 News Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Reflects on Latino Political Advancement in NYC This week, NY1 News is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being on the air. Over the past two decades, the news outlet has witnessed and documented the political advancement of the Latino community in New York City. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a package of four laws approved by the City Council that aimed to make it easier for homeless people to pay rent in New York City. The laws, which were passed by the Municipal Council last May with 41 votes in favor and 7 against, included measures such as financial … Read more
In response to the ongoing housing crisis and recent rent increases for rent-stabilized housing, tenants, activists, and elected officials are urging the city council to pass a package of laws aimed at improving access to permanent affordable housing. One of these laws would specifically benefit Cathy Mercado, a resident of East Brooklyn, by helping her … Read more