Little by little, hundreds of young people gathered in Foley Square in Manhattan to set up the banners, practice their slogans and talk about their same passion, which is to fight against climate change, the use of fossil fuels and to send a clear message to the authorities of the state, the nation and the … Read more
At the end of the week, Deputy Mayor Philip Banks and officials from the NYPD, the Departments of Environmental Protection and the Cleanup Commissioner announced progress against crime and so-called offenses that undermine the quality of life in the city. “We are happy that we are going in the right direction…” “We are happy to … Read more
Patrick Dixon, a UPS delivery driver, delivers more than 300 packages a day. After 18 years with his company, he works quickly and always with a smile. I love it. I love it!” (“I love it. I love it!”) says Dixon. But there is something that hinders his work. “This is a ticket for parking.” … Read more
Jackson Heights is known for its delicious food and its Colombian culture. But the neighborhood has also become a headquarters for high-powered politicians. Woodside, has seen massive political progress in the last ten years as activists and immigrants have been elected as local legislators. “Now we have people like Councilor Shekar Krishnan, like myself, who … Read more
A woman is killed and a man injured after being struck by a hit-and-run car in Brooklyn. According to police, the incident occurred yesterday at about 9 p.m. at the intersection of West 24th Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island. The woman was taken to the Coney Island hospital where her death was certified. … Read more
The second pantry that continues to work in the Jackson Heights community is Queens Temple Christian Church, Salvation Army. Hundreds of people come here every Thursday to receive the food they need to feed their families. “It’s very important because the situation is bad and there’s no work and that’s a help because you buy … Read more
LIRR users are out of place, running from one platform to another in search of the train that will take them to their destination. “A chaos now, because I have the application… a train passes, it passes at a different time that is not the same as what you are waiting for, the other one … Read more
The high cost of child care is a real problem for many families in this city that a bill wants to end through a free child care program. The bill was introduced by Councilmembers Kevin Riley and Jennifer Gutierrez, who recently became a mom. “We cannot continue putting the necessary funds for education and child … Read more
The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday the opening of an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos, the New York congressman whose lies and embellishments about his resume and personal life have drawn intense scrutiny. The research seems far-reaching. It seeks to determine whether Santos “may have engaged in unlawful activities in connection with his … Read more
Laws that educate, regulate and even prohibit the misuse of lithium batteries in the city of New York were discussed this Thursday in the city council with the purpose of saving lives. So far this year, according to the Fire Department, two people have died and 40 have been injured in 30 fires caused by … Read more