Actress María Isabella Rojas and her mother, producer Soraya Sussman, talk about The Company We Keep Theater Productions, a theater company that seeks to open doors for Latin artists. “More actors, more Hispanic talent and leaving that door wide open to continue rising and succeeding in the art here in New York,” says Soraya Sussman, … Read more
F and M train service will finally return to normal starting tomorrow. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) says they will make “regular stops in Manhattan and Queens starting at 5 a.m.” Service was suspended in August to improve infrastructure, including a major track replacement project. Additionally, the MTA improved the 57th Street stop. He installed … Read more
The honors began with hundreds of motorcycle police escorting Officer Jonnathan Diller’s casket. Later, the sound of bagpipes and drums created an atmosphere of sadness and solemnity presenting the honors and saying goodbye to the murdered 31-year-old young police officer, while the hearse with his body entered the Santa Rosa de Lima church in Long … Read more
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Full of inspiration and with the rhythm that only poets give to words, Caridad de la Luz or better known as the “Witch” spoke about the rehearsals, classes, art exhibitions and poems that she will return na resonate in this space that has been home and temple for Nuyoricans. “This is why all these years, … Read more
A man dies after an apparent dispute over a parking lot in Brooklyn. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. last night, at a gas station located at 1143 Clarkson Avenue, in East Flatbush. Upon arrival, officers learned of a fight between two men. According to police, one of them, 30, punched Thomas, 61, Carlyle, in … Read more
New York mourns the death of Bernardo Palombo who, with his music, activism and work, especially with the immigrant community, left a deep mark on our city. Palombo, born in Argentina, but based in New York since the late 1960s, died of cancer at the end of last month shortly before his 76th birthday. He … Read more
Fifty Peruvian cajones played in The Bronx in a unique tribute to the guitarist Paco de LucÃa, who masterfully introduced this instrument to flamenco. The “cajoneada” is an initiative of the New York Flamenco Festival, which this year celebrates its twenty-third anniversary since its creation. The tribute took place on Saturday at the Rincón Criollo, … Read more
With songs and prayers, religious leaders and the police department gathered at the ‘From hate to Hope’ event to call out hate crimes in the city. Bishop Raymond Rivera explains: “So that there is more understanding, understanding…, and we are unconditionally advocating for peace, not that this does not continue to perpetuate conflicts in our … Read more
Frank Dillela, host of On Stage on our sister network NY1, shares his list of shows and plays that he recommends for this week. Iconic painter Tamara de Lempicka is the subject of an exciting musical titled LEMPICKA. Broadway favorite Eden Espinosa stars in this New York premiere that follows Lempicka from arriving as a … Read more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in five cities will begin wearing body cameras when interacting with the public under a new policy announced Wednesday. The acting director of the agency known as ICE, Patrick J. Lechleitner, said the agency has 1,600 body cameras that will be provided to agents and officials in Baltimore, Philadelphia, … Read more