A municipal budget agreement for the fiscal year 2024 has finally been reached. This was announced by the President of the City Council, Adrienne Adams, together with Mayor Eric Adams and other members of the legislative body. I am proud to announce, with my colleagues @NYCCouncilthat we’ve reached a budget deal of approximately $107 billion: … Read more
It’s summer time and, to enjoy it, the Parks Department officially opens the pool season today. The opening was celebrated yesterday with a community party at the Highbridge pool. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue attended the event. The city has been working to increase the number of lifeguards at pools … Read more
A new help center for immigrants will be opened in the city, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams. With this, 12 humanitarian emergency aid and response centers will be opened in order to serve the thousands of asylum seekers who continue to arrive weekly. This center is located at 1760 3rd Avenue in Manhattan near … Read more
Air quality has been rapidly deteriorating in the state, due to the wildfires in Canada. Therefore, a poor air quality alert was issued for various parts of the state. This was reported by Governor Kathy Hochul. From the Greenwich Village neighborhood, the president reported that the smoke from the fires is expected to arrive starting … Read more
Between strong hugs and tears, students from the Juan Pablo Duarte school in Upper Manhattan said goodbye to their classmates after the end of the school year on Tuesday. After class ended, some parents were anxiously waiting for their children but at the same time a little worried about their care this summer. “It’s a … Read more
In one of the most surprising results of Tuesday’s primary election, Yusef Salaam, a former prisoner who was later exonerated of charges in the famous case known as the ‘Central Park Five’, is leading the way. in the race to be the Democratic nominee for city council in Harlem’s 9th District. Salaam declared himself the … Read more
New York has received decisive federal approval for its plan, the first in the country, to charge tolls for entering the most visited areas of Manhattan, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. “Congestion tolls will reduce traffic in our congested downtown area, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA,” Hochul said. “I am … Read more
This Tuesday, New Yorkers have the opportunity to go to the polls and use their right to vote to make the changes they believe are necessary in the city. Today, June 27, New York City residents who are registered to vote will be able to elect City Council members from each borough. Absentee ballots may … Read more
NY1 News Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Reflects on Latino Political Advancement in NYC This week, NY1 News is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being on the air. Over the past two decades, the news outlet has witnessed and documented the political advancement of the Latino community in New York City. Juan Manuel BenÃtez, presenter of Pura … Read more
Teenager Fatally Shot in Manhattan: Investigation Underway New York City, NY – In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old teenager lost his life this morning after being shot in the neck while walking in Manhattan. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred just before 1 a.m. at the … Read more