In front of the city hall, several elected officials, supported by organizations that watch over immigrants, raised their voices to demand that Mayor Adams grant 70 million dollars from the city budget so that newly arrived immigrants can carry out their legal procedures before they are too late. “We know that our new neighbors have … Read more
Shakespeare to the rhythm of reggaeton. The words of the Bard are today accompanied by original music on the streets of Harlem. “The energy is very different. People feel free to shout and have fun in ways that perhaps inside the theater they don’t feel free to do that and that’s why it’s more fun … Read more
Teresa Racua Canales has been staying at this hotel since September of last year when she sought asylum when she arrived from Peru with her two children. “A little nervous because I hope that one day they will tell me: ‘Look, Teresa, we are going to help you this far and then I will have … Read more
The city is expected to announce today that it will begin requiring residents to separate their leaf debris and other organic-type material such as those collected from yards from other trash. With the measure, the administration of Mayor Adams seeks that this compostable material be collected as it is done with bottles, cans and cardboard. … Read more
Dancers from the Ballet Hispánico graced the New York City Center stage last year. Now they are preparing to return in a few days. “Thursday, June 1, is going to be the opening of our season at New York City Center,” said Eduardo Vilaro, artistic director and CEO, Ballet Hispánico. Vilaro tells a little about … Read more
Pizza for decades has made a space in the hearts of many around the world, especially New Yorkers and children who are no exception. With their hands covered in flour and staining everything in their path, and at the same time excited, several five-year-old children carried out the process step by step for almost an … Read more
Benjamín Almonte is one of several workers in charge of the maintenance and transformation of a building that was formerly the Lincoln Correctional Facility in the state of NY, where prisoners who were about to complete their sentence in state prisons were transferred before being released. Now it will be the temporary home for newly … Read more
Loisaida avenue was transformed into a great party this Sunday with the 36th edition of the Loisaida Cultural Festival. Robert Pérez, attendee of the event comments: “I have been here for almost 40 years, this gives me thanks and love and everything for the people who are growing up here.” The gathering is produced by … Read more
Somewhat frustrating for users like Carlo Orea who lives in Staten Island but works in construction in Manhattan. Carlo Orea, a passenger on the Staten Island Ferry explains: “It affects us because we come from work, we come home tired and the traffic and waiting, a lot of waiting.” And it is that normally the … Read more
It is often said that “time flies”… and Citi Bike is no exception as it celebrates its tenth anniversary tomorrow. The bike-sharing program met with a lot of criticism when it launched in 2013. Still, it quickly became very popular and now has nearly 2,000 stations after starting with about 300. There are currently about … Read more