Parents opposed to the mayor’s statement to eliminate crossing guards

Parents opposed to the mayor’s statement to eliminate crossing guards

Gian Carlos Rosas works two schedules, from 7 to 10 in the morning, and from 1 to 4 in the afternoon. Stopping cars for school children to cross is their daily mission, a job that Mayor Adams suggested parents could do, due to budget cuts. “The work is ours and that’s why I like my … Read more

Governor Hochul Unveils Largest State Investment in Renewable Energy in US History

Governor Hochul Unveils Largest State Investment in Renewable Energy in US History

Governor Kathy Hochul announced three offshore wind projects and 22 onshore renewable energy projects on Tuesday, what she described as the largest state investment in renewable energy in US history. Once completed, these projects will be able to power 2.6 million New York homes with renewable energy and satisfy approximately 12 percent of New York’s … Read more

New York State to Provide $100 Economic Support Payment to Low-Income Families with Children

New York State to Provide 0 Economic Support Payment to Low-Income Families with Children

“100 dollars is 100 dollars,” said Fabio Vásquez. If you are a resident of New York State, have minor children, and qualify as a low-income person, you may be eligible to receive this extra help, as Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week that the state has $12 million in federal funds to deliver a one-time … Read more

Concerns and Challenges Surrounding the Relocation of Asylum-Seeking Families in New York City

Concerns and Challenges Surrounding the Relocation of Asylum-Seeking Families in New York City

Dozens of families wait for the arrival of the school bus outside the former Hotel Row in Midtown, one of the shelters for asylum seekers in the city. For many, the recent policy change announced by the Mayor’s Office – in which they will have a maximum period of two months to relocate – is … Read more

Proposal to Prohibit Sales on Brooklyn Bridge and Other NYC Bridges: Impact on Vendors and Community

Proposal to Prohibit Sales on Brooklyn Bridge and Other NYC Bridges: Impact on Vendors and Community

As the day goes by, more and more people arrive at the Brooklyn Bridge and the number of vendors also multiplies. “It doesn’t look good, but one also has to think about the needs of the people who need to survive in this big city,” said Adela Monroy. Precisely due to the number of tourists … Read more

Trash Containerization: Improving Sanitation and Eliminating Rats in NYC

Trash Containerization: Improving Sanitation and Eliminating Rats in NYC

Trash in containers, rather than left in bags on the sidewalk, will soon be the norm not only for businesses in the city, but also for homes with 9 units or less. The mayor at a news conference Wednesday said the changes they’ve made to trash regulations in recent months are working. “Residential garbage containerization … Read more

Governor Hochul Announces Deployment of National Guard to Aid Immigrants Seeking Asylum

Governor Hochul Announces Deployment of National Guard to Aid Immigrants Seeking Asylum

After shaking hands with several members of the National Guard, Governor Katy Hochul thanked them and made an important announcement: “The National Guard will deploy 150 additional uniformed personnel, who will join the mission of helping immigrants seeking asylum, in total 2,200 troops, 250 of them will be specifically in charge of handling each case,” … Read more

Mayors from Around the World Gather in New York for Climate Week Discussions

Mayors from Around the World Gather in New York for Climate Week Discussions

Regarding climate week, the mayors of several cities around the world met in New York to discuss and share policies and strategies for the environment. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and President of C-40, led this first dialogue between leaders where counterparts from cities such as Milan, Rio de Janeiro and, of course, the host … Read more

Mayor Adams Unveils Bold Plan to Create 100,000 New Homes Amidst New York City’s Housing Crisis

Mayor Adams Unveils Bold Plan to Create 100,000 New Homes Amidst New York City’s Housing Crisis

In the midst of the growing housing crisis in the five boroughs, Mayor Adams presents a new plan to create 100,000 new homes to alleviate the city’s serious housing crisis and the shelter system. The proposed reforms, which Adams announced in remarks at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, represent his administration’s most comprehensive and … Read more

Introducing K5: The New Security Agent Patrolling Times Square Subway Station

Introducing K5: The New Security Agent Patrolling Times Square Subway Station

Subway users will soon be able to meet a new security agent. Mayor Adams along with officials from the Police Department presented this Friday a robot that will patrol the Times Square subway station. The mayor posed next to K5, which will be on duty between midnight and six in the morning, for a two-month … Read more