Forming a network of women and empowering them was the work of the Dominican American Chamber of Commerce this week, bringing together many who are dedicated or want to dedicate themselves to the world of beauty. “It’s a ‘big business’ and if you have the opportunity to make money, expand your business and listen to … Read more
Finding parking or parking in New York can be a headache for many, like Dionisio Blanco, a taxi driver with 40 years in the job. “In Washington Heights it is very difficult for you to find a parking space, anywhere, you look over there, wherever you look the park is zero. If you arrive in … Read more
Alexandra, who asked us not to reveal her last name, arrived hopeful at 3 in the morning at the central Immigration office in Lower Manhattan. They did not attend her and told her that she must appear in a month for the so-called ‘check-in’ but that they will not explore her case for at least … Read more
Allison Gutierrez, 14, has been in the ‘Life is Precious’ program for just over a month, which serves as a suicide prevention center for Latina teens at risk. “The reason I got there is that I had a lot of problems at home, and it drove me crazy, things came to my mind that I … Read more
Police arrest a driver who lost control of the vehicle she was driving, running onto the sidewalk and striking several pedestrians and striking a funeral home in Upper Manhattan. Six people were injured, including two girls. The incident happened around 6 pm Wednesday in the vicinity of Broadway and West 190th Street, according to police. … Read more
The doors to the flavor were opened, full of joy and also of people who came around the corner of the famous Herald Square in Manhattan. Everyone’s mouths were watering until they ate the famous breaded Chicken Campero. Jennifer Alvarado grew up in Guatemala eating this chicken and today I travel several miles from Connecticut. … Read more
Share prices fell sharply Wednesday morning at the start of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on concerns about the strength of banks in the United States and Europe. The S&P 500 Index was down 1.5% in the morning, with 90% of its stocks down. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 482 units (1.5%) … Read more
A teen suspected of assaulting an autistic minor is arrested at a Subway station in Washington Heights last week. The arrested man, only 14 years old, faces charges that include aggravated harassment and assault. It is not known at this time how many more people are being wanted in connection with the attack. The incident … Read more
Despite the increase in the number of shootings and stabbings near public schools in the city, these schools now have about a thousand fewer security agents than three years ago. According to a new report released yesterday by the New York Independent Budget Office, Police department figures show that as of the end of February … Read more
A group of activists and residents of Washington Heights called for action, after the video of the violent attack on a 15-year-old boy at a neighborhood subway station was released through social networks. In the video you can see the images of the incident that has outraged the community and that took place last Friday … Read more