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Top Theatre Recommendations for This Week: Tommy, Alan Cumming, TEETH, The Effect, Titans of Media Trilogy of Female Empowerment – NY1 Host Frank Dillela Shares Must-See Shows

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Top Theatre Recommendations for This Week: Tommy, Alan Cumming, TEETH, The Effect, Titans of Media Trilogy of Female Empowerment – NY1 Host Frank Dillela Shares Must-See Shows

Frank Dillela, host of On Stage on our sister network NY1, shares with us his list of shows and plays that he recommends for this week. An electrifying new production of THE WHO’S TOMMY is in previews at the Netherlander Theatre. Based on the rock concept album by the famous band The Who, the musical … Read more

The Neglected Building: Tenants Speak Out on Maintenance Violations and Safety Concerns

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The Neglected Building: Tenants Speak Out on Maintenance Violations and Safety Concerns

“The Intercom is useless here, it opens easily and anyone can enter. There is no security from the door,” says Verónica Arellano, an affected tenant. But not only that, in this building the maintenance violations total 473. They have been ignoring tenants’ complaints for more than 10 years. “The elevator also apparently works because it … Read more

Crown Heights Residents and Community Leaders Speak Out Against Street Violence Following Three Fatal Shootings

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Crown Heights Residents and Community Leaders Speak Out Against Street Violence Following Three Fatal Shootings

Crown Heights residents and community leaders are speaking out against street violence after three fatal shootings shocked the Brooklyn neighborhood last week. One of the victims was 13-year-old Troy Gil, who was killed near his home Thursday night. The vigil was organized by the District 77 Community Council. Leaders say they are focusing on developing … Read more

Bronx Botanical Garden Orchid Show: A Must-See Floral Extravaganza in NYC!

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Bronx Botanical Garden Orchid Show: A Must-See Floral Extravaganza in NYC!

The Botanical Garden of our city located in The Bronx is a wonderful space to enjoy nature with family and friends. And on this occasion the 21st edition of the orchid show is being celebrated, which always attracts thousands of visitors to appreciate different varieties of these beautiful plants, which are used all over the … Read more

Fatal Shooting in Brooklyn: Man Killed with Four Gunshot Wounds at 673 Sterling Place

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Fatal Shooting in Brooklyn: Man Killed with Four Gunshot Wounds at 673 Sterling Place

A man was fatally shot in Brooklyn this morning. The incident occurred around 1:00 am at 673 Sterling Place, in the Crown Heights area. Upon arrival, police found a 40-year-old man with at least four gunshot wounds to his body. Some bullet casings were found in the basement of the location. The victim was taken … Read more

Belarusian Delegation Returns From Sochi World Youth Festival

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Belarusian Delegation Returns From Sochi World Youth Festival

The Belarusian delegation has returned from Sochi. The World Youth Festival was held in the Russian city. Our youth, who returned from the event, were solemnly greeted at the capital’s railway station. This happened on Saturday, March 9th. How Belarusians showed themselves at the youth festival The Belarusian delegation was quite large: it consisted of … Read more

Good Samaritan Injured at Pelham Parkway Station After National Guard Assistance Plan Begins

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Good Samaritan Injured at Pelham Parkway Station After National Guard Assistance Plan Begins

A good Samaritan was injured in an incident at the Pelham Parkway station in the Bronx early Thursday morning, just hours after Governor Hochul’s plan to send members of the National Guard to provide security on the subway began. Police say the victim, a 53-year-old man, tried to help a woman who was being harassed … Read more

Alexander Ovechkin Moves Up NHL All-Time Scoring List as Washington Capitals Defeat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1

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Alexander Ovechkin Moves Up NHL All-Time Scoring List as Washington Capitals Defeat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1

Alexander Ovechkin / Photo: © Mark Goldman / Icon Sportswire / imago / Global Look Press Washington beat Chicago (4:1) in a home match of the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season. Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin scored an assist. The 38-year-old Russian moved up to 14th place on the list of the NHL’s all-time leading … Read more

Andrew Sokolof Díaz Speaks Out After Being Displaced in Jackson Heights Fire: Councilman Introduces ‘Coming Home Act’ to Protect Tenants

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Andrew Sokolof Díaz Speaks Out After Being Displaced in Jackson Heights Fire: Councilman Introduces ‘Coming Home Act’ to Protect Tenants

Andrew Sokolof Díaz remembers how difficult it was for him to be displaced after a fire in Jackson Heights in 2021, which left more than 200 families homeless. “It was a great chaos, it took twelve hours to coordinate in hotels, we in Jamaica Queens with our newborn and many families in the Bronx, in … Read more

Times Square Alliance Survey Finds Majority Feel Safe Amidst Recent Crimes and Violence Perception

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Times Square Alliance Survey Finds Majority Feel Safe Amidst Recent Crimes and Violence Perception

Every day, Times Square is filled with thousands of tourists. The vast majority have heard about the crimes and acts of violence that have dominated the news in recent weeks, creating a perception of insecurity among many. But a survey conducted by the Times Square Alliance shows that 83% of the more than 1,500 respondents … Read more