Mercedes Santiago was looking forward to kissing her daughter who graduated this Friday from Columbia University with effort and sacrifice, working and studying at the same time. “It was two years of great effort, no holidays, working late and doing homework all the time. But today we arrived and here we are,” said the girl … Read more
Columbia University is canceling the graduation ceremony that was to take place on May 15. The institution indicates that it made this decision based on the input and opinions of the student leaders. The university ensures that they, instead, focus their attention on class days and school-level ceremonies. “Based on your feedback, we have decided … Read more
New York — New York City Five Boro bike tour the largest charity bike ride in the United States. It starts in Manhattan, then covers 40 miles across the five boroughs to end on Staten Island. Five Boro Bike route map Bikes in New York The first wave of cyclists started at 7:30 am from … Read more
This Sunday is celebrated on May 5, a date that commemorates the victory of Mexico in the Battle of Puebla in 1862, against the French invaders. From the Mexican Consulate, they published an invitation to anyone who wants to celebrate this important date by attending the party organized at Times Quare. Celebrate May 5th! 🤩🇲🇽 … Read more
Hundreds of Mexicans showed their pride in their culture from the heart of the iconic Times Square in New York where they danced together this Thursday to the typical music of the state of Morelos to the rhythm of the band Tlayacapan BrĂgido SantamarĂa, the oldest in their country . . Mexicans and foreigners gave … Read more
Police have arrested several people in connection with a series of robberies in Central Park. According to the police, there have been 18 robberies in the park so far this year and four in one week. So far three suspects have been arrested. Kevin Taylor was arrested last Thursday in connection with a sex robbery. … Read more
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Mayor Eric Adams and police officials urged Columbia University protesters to leave the building on the Morningside Heights site immediately “before the situation escalates,” at a news conference Tuesday night. “Perhaps some of the students involved do not understand what they are involved in,” said the mayor. “We urge them and everyone else who violates … Read more
This Monday the public review process began for a proposal that seeks to address homelessness in our city. This is the “City Of Yes For Housing Opportunity”, which would allow the creation of housing units through a series of zoning changes. As part of this process, Mayor Eric Adams met with working-class New Yorkers to … Read more
After more than 20 years Patricia Kathleen McGlone was unnamed and for more than 50 years missing after she was murdered and abandoned inside a building on Manhattan’s 46th Streetreview of the New York Police Department (NYPD). After his remains were discovered in 2003she was named “Midtown Jane Doe.” “When you hit a concrete floor, … Read more
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine returned to Pura PolĂtica to chat with host Julio CĂ©sar GarcĂa about the recently approved state budget for fiscal year 2025. With the ink still fresh from Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature, criticism of the housing agreements was swift. Levine, one of the main promoters of the proposal to convert vacant … Read more