Not much time has passed since he left the political scene and now former Mayor de Blasio has aspirations to reach Congress. The former New York president is considering running as a candidate for the new 10th congressional district, and for this he announced through twitter that he has formed an exploratory committee. In his … Read more
Four Mexican immigrants have managed to get their lawsuit against former US President Donald Trump to trial. A judge in New York could start selecting jurors next month, according to the calendar of the Bronx Supreme Court, for the case of the Mexicans who suffered a confrontation with Trump’s security agents during a protest in … Read more
A massive march supported the reproductive rights of women and among those present, Paula Ávila encouraged them to fight for their rights and not lower their guard against those who seek to take them away without any justification. “I always fought in Latin America because we had oppressive governments, but I never thought it could … Read more
New York is a city built by immigrants, because it continues to express its solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Mayor Eric Adams announced that the City Council will allocate $2 million dollars to a coalition of NGOs and municipal agencies to provide immediate support to refugees already in the five boroughs and to those who … Read more
Many New Yorkers just want their city to be orderly, functional and fun again after two years of plague and social disorder. Its new mayor, Eric Adams, has promised to do so. The question is whether the Democrat who vowed to bring New York back to its “swagger” will be able to gain momentum in … Read more
Surrounded by some 30 area residents, environmental activists and other public officials, Jackson Heights Councilman Shekar Krishman proposed doubling funding to improve New York City parks. “It is time to support our communities, to solve this systemic inequality, to expand and increase the green areas of the city, the time is now,” said Councilman Krishman. … Read more
Two years into the pandemic that has gripped New York City, Mayor Eric Adams hopes to steer his city toward an economic revival by luring tourists back, beautifying the streets and embracing New York’s looming legal marijuana industry. York. Adams, a Democrat who was elected last year with a pro-business, anti-crime message, unveiled an economic … Read more
Hemp growers in New York will be able to start growing marijuana starting this spring, with a provisional license granted by the state, with a view to the next opening of the adult market for the recreational use of that plant. Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that has created a new conditional marijuana cultivation … Read more
Alejandro García assures that he has put his life at risk by driving faster… delivering food for the last two years to try to arrive during the period of time that the delivery application requires. “Because the application, if we don’t arrive on time, delays the ‘delivery’. Apart from that, if we arrive 15 minutes … Read more
They brought the noise outside Governor Hochul’s offices with a clear message for her and the state legislators. “This is a Day of Democracy to ensure that Governor Hochul and state officials bring historic victories to our communities and to ensure that immigrant people of color can finally recover from this pandemic,” said Yaritza Méndez … Read more