The New York City Council overwhelmingly approved a series of measures to make housing subsidy vouchers accessible to more New Yorkers. This as a way to help those who do not have a home, and at the same time, avoid overcrowding in municipal shelters. One of the pieces of legislation would remove a rule that … Read more
The tables were heard rolling and a community was observed smiling big. After thirteen years she reopened the emblematic skate park located under the Brooklyn Bridge, this time under the name Los Arcos. “This place is very important for skating in New York because the history and culture of skating started here,” said Steven Rodriguez, … Read more
With the continued arrival of asylum seekers in our city, Mayor Adams has asked a court to stay the city’s right to housing law. The mayor assures that the current situation is unsustainable for the municipality. On Wednesday, asylum seekers continued to arrive at the Roosevelt Hotel. As hundreds of migrants pour into the city … Read more
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The city of New York proclaimed on Wednesday the Argentine Legacy Day on each future May 24, in a ceremony held in the financial heart of the city where there was no lack of the albiceleste flag, a couple of tango dancers, tasting of yerba mate and even a ball signed by Leo Messi. On … Read more
The municipal government backed down this week in its attempt to house migrants in school gyms. One of these shelters was to open in a Williamsburg school. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política, talked about this controversy with the councilor of that district, Jennifer Gutiérrez, who addressed some issues such as these: Although the … Read more
A river of people of about 10 thousand people participated on Sunday in the 41st edition of the Annual Walk to prevent AIDS. They traveled 4.5 miles around Central Park in this meeting that seeks to raise funds to continue working on the prevention of the virus. Jacqueline Finch, participant of the event says: “When … Read more
How much do you think New York City weighs? Believe it or not, there is a real answer: The “Big Apple” weighs approximately 1.7 trillion pounds. This value results from the combination of the weight of all the buildings that compose it. And according to a new geological study published in the journal “Earth’s Future,” … Read more
For months, regardless of the cold, the rain or the wind, thousands of migrants like Nismerio Paz have spent the night in the street in front of the Federal building where all asylum seekers have to go, either to register with an official from ICE or appear before an immigration judge. “For fear of not … Read more
Dozens of protesters gather in front of the City Hall against planned budget cuts for public libraries. Public library system leaders from New York, Brooklyn and Queens turned out for the protest. “Tony Marx, President of @NYPL, speaking now about why the services libraries provide to seniors and other underserved communities are critical. The cuts … Read more
-How does it feel to finally be able to meet her again, right? “Thank God after a month without seeing them.” This was the reunion of Ariannis Ramírez and Anthony Colina, a Venezuelan uncle and niece, after a month of being separated. Anthony made it as far as the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, which … Read more