Fed up with UBER’s unfair treatment, hundreds of drivers protested outside the offices of the digital platform this Thursday. With banners and in loud voices they let executives know that without them the company would not exist. Eliazar Becerra has been driving for UBER for 6 years. Although what he earned was initially enough to … Read more
NEW YORK – An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing of his 16-year-old girlfriend in Manhattan last month, prosecutors said. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday the indictment against Zyaire Crumbley in the December 11 murder of Saniyah Lawrence in Central Harlem. Crumbley is charged with two … Read more
Pelé will forever be celebrated in his native Brazil, around the world and, of course, in New York, not only for his great footballing talent, but also for his human qualities. “All Brazilians, I can tell you, were proud to have this man, who was so simple, without arrogance, everyone loved this man,” said Domicio … Read more
NEW YORK – A total of 20 people, including three children, were injured after a van driven by an Uber driver crashed into the outdoor dining area of a Manhattan restaurant on Monday night, authorities said . . This incident occurred after the vehicle was hit by an Audi which fled the scene, police added. … Read more
After the machete attack on three police department officers on New Year’s Eve, authorities are now trying to determine whether it was a case with terrorist intent as the suspect may belong to a non-Muslim group. And it is that official sources have assured NY1 News that 19-year-old Trevor Bickford, from Maine, a suspect in … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams marks a year in office on New Year’s Day. Shortly after midnight last year in Times Square, after the ball was thrown, Adams was sworn in publicly, officially becoming the city’s 110th mayor. During his campaign, Adams portrayed himself as a mayor who identifies with the city’s working families. Crime was one … Read more
Thanks to new federal funds, construction will begin next year on the Gateway Rail Tunnel under the Hudson River that will connect Penn Station to New Jersey. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced this $292 million federal grant for the project. “Everything is going to change in the Northeast and it’s going to be great … Read more
Thousands of New Yorkers and tourists flock to Times Square tonight, the main stage for New Year’s celebrations, to welcome 2023. The emotion and joy of those present filled every corner of the heart of Manhattan with the hope that the new year will bring better opportunities for all of us. This time the party … Read more
Jeff Jacobs rides Citi Bike bicycles daily. Like him, 1 million and 500 thousand people who pay the annual fee of 185 dollars regularly used this vehicle in 2022. This subscription, however, will increase in price starting January 29, 2023. “I think it’s a fantastic price. I can’t remember how much I pay now. I … Read more
The New Year’s Eve party in the iconic Times Square is back to normal this Saturday after two years of covid-19, which resulted in the event being held in greatly reduced capacity in 2020 and some restrictions being maintained in 2021. “It wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without the biggest party in the world! “We’re … Read more