Body of Missing Harlem Child Found in River

Body of Missing Harlem Child Found in River

Relatives of one of the Harlem children missing since last week have confirmed that his body was pulled from the Harlem River. Police, however, have yet to officially identify him as 13-year-old Garrett Warren. The body was pulled from the river near the Madison Avenue Bridge Thursday morning. Officers have been searching the area for … Read more

“Something Beautiful: Reframing The Collection” – El Museo del Barrio’s Most Ambitious Exhibition in Two Decades

“Something Beautiful: Reframing The Collection” – El Museo del Barrio’s Most Ambitious Exhibition in Two Decades

Starting Friday, the Museo del Barrio in New York presents its most ambitious exhibition in two decades, “Something Beautiful: Reframing The Collection” (sic), made up mostly of works from its collection, after three years of gestation. The new exhibition, which can be visited until March 10, 2024, is made up of some 500 works of … Read more

“Controversy Surrounds Asylum Seeker Housing Plan in NYC, Prompting Move to Midtown Building”

“Controversy Surrounds Asylum Seeker Housing Plan in NYC, Prompting Move to Midtown Building”

After receiving multiple complaints from parents and elected officials, the city is moving asylum seekers from a Coney Island elementary school to a building formerly used by Touro College in Midtown. The sudden change came after hundreds of parents rallied outside school buildings across the Brooklyn borough Tuesday calling for an emergency meeting to voice … Read more

MTA Studies New Designs for Turnstiles to Combat Fare Evasion

MTA Studies New Designs for Turnstiles to Combat Fare Evasion

The MTA is studying new designs for turnstiles that they hope will stop passengers who choose not to pay the fare. The designs on display in Grand Central Terminal are too high to jump over and some models feature an alarm that goes off when two people try to pass but pay a single fare. … Read more

Columbia University’s mobile dental clinic provides free oral healthcare to underserved communities, particularly the elderly.

Columbia University’s mobile dental clinic provides free oral healthcare to underserved communities, particularly the elderly.

Ramona Marte did not want to say her age, but she did say that as time goes by, the oral health of the elderly is being forgotten due to many factors. “Very good, it gives a lot of benefit to one, especially to us seniors, mainly that we can’t walk or take a bus or … Read more

“Mayor’s Plan Aims to Stop Retail Theft and Support Rehabilitation for Offenders”

“Mayor’s Plan Aims to Stop Retail Theft and Support Rehabilitation for Offenders”

Stop retail theft. That’s the goal of a plan by Mayor Adams that involves collaboration between the judicial system, police, government and local businesses. To do this, a new program will be created that seeks to help those people who steal for addiction or mental health problems so that they receive the services they need … Read more

New York Mayor Renews Executive Order to Expand Homeless Shelter Capacity during Refugee Crisis

New York Mayor Renews Executive Order to Expand Homeless Shelter Capacity during Refugee Crisis

With the humanitarian crisis that New York is facing, given the continuous arrival of asylum seekers, Mayor Adams renewed the executive order that temporarily suspends some rules around the historic law on the right to housing, seeking to expedite the process of locating those who They are homeless and building new shelters. The decision to … Read more

National Puerto Rican Parade 2022 Honorees: Giselle Blondet, Justina Machado, and More!

National Puerto Rican Parade 2022 Honorees: Giselle Blondet, Justina Machado, and More!

With great pride and emotion, the organizers of the National Puerto Rican Parade said that the people honored in this edition have contributed to the theme of this year’s parade. “Music, Culture and Joy”. The organizers shared a list of more than two dozen successful and award-winning Puerto Ricans who have been chosen as honorees. … Read more

“Former Employee of Rudy Giuliani Claims Coercion and Owed Wages in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit”

“Former Employee of Rudy Giuliani Claims Coercion and Owed Wages in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit”

A woman who claims she was an informal employee of Rudy Giuliani while he served as Donald Trump’s personal attorney claims in a lawsuit that the former New York City mayor coerced her into having sex and owes her nearly $2 million in wages. Noelle Dunphy said in the lawsuit that she was Giuliani’s director … Read more

MTA Investigates Urine Detection Technology for Subway Elevators

MTA Investigates Urine Detection Technology for Subway Elevators

The MTA investigates a new technology that can detect urine in subway elevators. Transit officials have been in contact with companies that have successfully installed elevator urine detection systems at other transit systems and airports. The MTA wants the technology to be able to differentiate between urine and other odors like garbage, food and perfume. … Read more