Manhattan

Mayor Adams Refuses to Disband Controversial Neighborhood Safety Teams Despite Civil Rights Violations

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Mayor Adams Refuses to Disband Controversial Neighborhood Safety Teams Despite Civil Rights Violations

Mayor Adams rejects calls to disband the police department’s neighborhood safety teams. This follows a report by a court-appointed federal monitor that revealed the units are continuing practices that violate the civil rights of New Yorkers. The report shows that nearly all of the pat-downs by “Neighborhood Safety Teams” involved African-Americans or Hispanics. Adams stood … Read more

Dominican Culture Shines in Luz María Mack’s Book “El Secreto del Plátano”

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Dominican Culture Shines in Luz María Mack’s Book “El Secreto del Plátano”

The writer Luz María Mack talks about the richness of Dominican culture in her book “El Secreto del Plátano”. “Everything that is Dominican, the Dominican has come a long way in our communities,” said Mack. The book arose from a dream he had with his grandmother who passed away years ago. In the dream, Mack … Read more

Mayor announces partnership with 50 places of worship to house migrants in NYC

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Mayor announces partnership with 50 places of worship to house migrants in NYC

Mayor Adams this morning announced a plan to partner with 50 places of worship to house around 1,000 migrants. Participating sites will offer food, showers and legal assistance to single adult men. Currently, more than 46,000 asylum seekers are in the care of the City. The mayor once again asked the federal government to intervene … Read more

Manhattan Crash Leaves One Dead and Several Injured as Driver Faces Charges

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Manhattan Crash Leaves One Dead and Several Injured as Driver Faces Charges

A man is killed and four others are injured after a driver lost control of his vehicle in Manhattan. The driver remained on the scene and was arrested and indicted on charges. According to police, the incident occurred at East 21st Street and Third Avenue, when at about 7:30 p.m. Sundaythe 26-year-old driver identified as … Read more

Protestors Demand Decriminalization of Abortion in Dominican Republic: Solidarity with Women Worldwide

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Protestors Demand Decriminalization of Abortion in Dominican Republic: Solidarity with Women Worldwide

“Causals go!” was the clamor of those who gathered in Mitchell Square Park in Washington Heights on Sunday, “Who takes care of the safety, health and future of these women? Right now, the government, no!” exclaims Margarita Lopez. The National Caucus of Dominican Women, the Dominican Women’s Development Center, as well as elected officials and … Read more

Iconic Century 21 Store in New York Reopens its Doors with Brand Name Clothing at Reduced Prices

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Iconic Century 21 Store in New York Reopens its Doors with Brand Name Clothing at Reduced Prices

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. By Le Figaro with AFP Published on 05/17/2023 at 10:13update on 05/17/2023 at 1:16 p.m. He survived September 11 and the Covid-19 pandemic. Century 21, the iconic department store … Read more

Workers and Activists Rally for Safe Jobs Act to Protect Employee Rights

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Workers and Activists Rally for Safe Jobs Act to Protect Employee Rights

Dozens of workers and activists are gathering in Manhattan to demand that the City Council pass the Safe Jobs Act, which would prohibit employers from firing workers without just cause. People who have been unjustly fired hope that the Mayor’s Office will not commit again what they describe as arbitrariness. They want city leaders to … Read more

Inwood Apartment Burns Down in a Cable Fire: No Injuries Reported

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Inwood Apartment Burns Down in a Cable Fire: No Injuries Reported

“Everything in my apartment burned down…” This is how Aurora Vásquez’s apartment, located in the 4996 Broadway building on 212th Street, in the Inwood sector, was left after it caught fire at around one-thirty on Friday morning. “A cable line caught fire, and my niece’s room caught fire, ‘so’ she picked us up, we took … Read more

Friday’s Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality- Health Advisory Issued

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Friday’s Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality- Health Advisory Issued

Even though it is June and a hot day is not surprising, Friday has been particularly hot with the addition that the air quality is bad. One of the hottest days of the year – when summer has not officially begun. At least in the afternoon showers are expected. The city has issued an air … Read more

MTA Worker Honored for Heroic Rescue on Subway Tracks

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MTA Worker Honored for Heroic Rescue on Subway Tracks

An MTA worker is recognized for his heroic action. Angel Oquendo has been honored by his colleagues, through the union that represents them, for having rescued a passenger who fell onto the subway tracks in an incident on Tuesday. Union members affirm that what happened is a sample of the risks that these workers can … Read more