New York Pizzerias Heat Up Over Environmental Ordinance

New York Pizzerias Heat Up Over Environmental Ordinance

A new ordinance from the city’s Environmental Protection Agency (DEP) is raising the temperature for the owners of about a hundred pizzerias. “We stand behind our miners and this coal combined with New York tap water is what makes our pizza possible,” Anthony Piscina said, adding that the filters required to less pollute could cost … Read more

Surviving the Sweltering Summer: Tips for Beating the Heat

Surviving the Sweltering Summer: Tips for Beating the Heat

Temperatures that are already in the 90s Fahrenheit, humidity that makes skin sticky… July arrived and with it, the strong heat of summer. “It’s getting warmer, the ozone layer is decreasing and that makes the planet’s temperature increase, right? So it’s hotter and everything, right?” said Danilo Mosquera. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: This is usually … Read more

The Changing Face of East Harlem: From Puerto Ricans to a Diverse Latino Community

The Changing Face of East Harlem: From Puerto Ricans to a Diverse Latino Community

“The Ijbaros in canoe”… -How are the jíbaros in canoes? “They are ripe plantains, with meat and vegetables.” Few are the authentic cuchifritos anymore, one on 116th Street in East Harlem refuses to disappear, they have been serving this Puerto Rican delicacy for more than 60 years. “The Puerto Rican knife is all in common, … Read more

Iconic Discount Designer Store, Century 21, Reopens to Euphoria in New York City

Iconic Discount Designer Store, Century 21, Reopens to Euphoria in New York City

By Le Figaro with AFP, for Le Figaro Published on 05/17/2023 at 10:13, Updated on 05/17/2023 at 13:16 ” data-script=” > After three years of closure, the temple of brand name clothing at low prices is reopening its doors, to the delight of customers around the world. He survived September 11 and the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read more

Get Ready for a Safe and Spectacular 4th of July Celebration in New York City

Get Ready for a Safe and Spectacular 4th of July Celebration in New York City

One of the most anticipated holidays of the year returns and the city prepares to celebrate Independence Day as well as enjoy the 47th edition of the Macy’s fireworks. “We want them to come, come with their family, everyone will be safe,” police spokesman Carlos Nieves said. To keep all New Yorkers and visitors to … Read more

Macy’s Stores Lights Up the Skies with Spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Display

Macy’s Stores Lights Up the Skies with Spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Display

Hundreds of thousands of people of all ages enjoyed the traditional and world renowned 4th of July fireworks display from Macy’s stores. The spectacle that lit up the skies of the city started at the scheduled time, 9:25 minutes, and more than 60,000 projectiles located in five barges were deployed in the East River. The … Read more

Community Enrichment Center in East Harlem Provides Free and Endless Resources to Residents

Community Enrichment Center in East Harlem Provides Free and Endless Resources to Residents

Located in El Barrio, East Harlem, the Family Enrichment Center, East Side, SOUL, recently opened its doors to offer endless free resources to the community. A young pregnant woman came here to receive the guidance of a Doula, which the center offers and thus feel accompanied during this stage of her life. María Isabel Núñez, … Read more

The Rise of Art in the Heights: Vibrant Works of Art Transform Vacant Spaces in Washington Heights

The Rise of Art in the Heights: Vibrant Works of Art Transform Vacant Spaces in Washington Heights

These beautiful works of art aren’t in a gallery, they’re on display in front of vacant stores and venues in Washington Heights. The 42 works by 26 different artists are part of the exhibition entitled The Rise of Art in the Heights and is completely free to the community; the exhibition definitely draws attention. “I … Read more

The Impact of Fires and Insects on New York City: Precautions and Observations

The Impact of Fires and Insects on New York City: Precautions and Observations

The smoke from the fires in Canada affected the city again this Friday, forcing it to take precautions. Susana Gómez, a Queens resident, assures that “you have to protect yourself, because of the smoke because she sees that sometimes it hurts later. Precaution, that we are not going to get sick.” The situation is expected … Read more

The Unforgettable Year: New York City’s Journey Through the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Unforgettable Year: New York City’s Journey Through the Covid-19 Pandemic

Everything looked like any other March in New York City. The city was preparing for the Saint Patrick’s parade, and in the midst of all this international news of a strange virus began to impact us directly, causing panic and uncertainty. It was the most terrifying news… Then-Governor Andrew Cuomo declared New York in a … Read more