Cleyber Andrade, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, tells us that it is very uncomfortable to be inside the shelter at Lincoln Correctional Facility in Harlem during this heat wave, especially at night. This is because this building does not have air conditioning or a good ventilation system. “We need more ventilation because despite the fact that … Read more
New Yorkers will now have more affordable housing in lower Manhattan. Governor Hochul announced the construction of 12,000 apartments at the Five World Trade Center. About a third of those units will go toward affordable housing, with a portion of that going to be offered to those affected by the 9/11 attacks. The construction would … Read more
NEW YORK – A 4-year-old boy and an adult were shot during an armed conflict in Manhattan. The shooting was reported at about 12:25 am Wednesday between W. 94th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, according to police. The initial report from authorities indicates that the minor and the second victim, who was shot in the foot, … Read more
A 15-year-old boy is facing criminal charges in connection with a triple shooting in Times Square. The police department filed charges against the suspect for attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. According to the uniformed, the young man was involved in a dispute with other teenagers shortly before midnight on Monday, July … Read more
I was surprised when I saw that the elevator said open to the public… Eliza Sánchez uses a cane and says she is happy that her Dyckman Street 1 subway station finally has an elevator that takes her to her appointments. Eliza Sanchez, subway user: “But what a blessing because all those stairs are not … Read more
New York is bracing for what could be the hottest temperatures so far this year. A heat wave will be affecting our city, which is under an excessive heat advisory for Thursday and Friday. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to reach over 90 degrees but the wind … Read more
Due to the economic crisis brought about by the pandemic, thousands of taxi drivers were forced to return the license plates of their service vehicles to the Taxi and Limousine Commission. Now many work in private cars, but this carries risks that could be avoided by having taxi license plates. “Our work is very difficult, … Read more
Comisionado de Transporte informa a medios sobre avances en la gestión El martes pasado, el comisionado de transporte de la ciudad de Nueva York, Ydanis Rodríguez, sostuvo un conversatorio con medios locales para informar sobre los avances en la gestión del departamento de Transporte. La comunicadora dominicana Jary Nin grabó parte de la reunión con … Read more
Mayor Adams and Department of Buildings Commissioner Jimmy Oddo today released “Get Sheds Down,” a set of rules to regulate sheds and scaffolding that remain on sidewalks for long periods of time. Authorities say these scaffolds can plague public spaces and encourage illegal activities. The mayor says the “Get Sheds Down” plan will incentivize property … Read more
A man dies after a shooting in Manhattan last night. Police arrived at the scene of the incident at East 116th Street and Lexington Avenue in the East Harlem section at about 11:30 a.m. Authorities reported that the 55-year-old victim had gunshot wounds to the torso and leg, and was taken to the hospital, where … Read more