A new variant of the coronavirus was identified in New York City and experts reacted to the news with caution and concern. The new variant first appeared in the New York area in late November and has since spread to neighboring states, according to researchers at the California Institute of Technology, one of two teams … Read more
They will face off in June in the Democratic primary, and despite both wanting to be the next mayor of the city, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Councilman Carlos Menchaca called on the city council to convert bankrupt or closed hotels outside of Manhattan in affordable housing. “We can use government funds to convert … Read more
While there are two Latino hopefuls in the Democratic primary for Mayor, neither of them appears to have enough drive to win. Why hasn’t New York had a Hispanic mayor yet? We spoke with the political consultant, Luis Miranda, founder of The MirRam Group. Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the … Read more
Starting today, two vaccination sites run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) open in the city. Thousands of New Yorkers will be inoculated daily at both centers. FEMA locations will be located at: Medgar Ever College, Crown Heights York College, Jamaica To verify your eligibility you can call 1-833-697-4829 or visit the following site: … Read more
The United States exceeded half a million deaths due to the coronavirus and its deficit in the doses of vaccine distributed persists. However, New York City continues its gradual reopening with a series of recently announced measures. Governor Cuomo indicated that cinemas will operate again, starting March 5, at 25% capacity or a maximum of … Read more
The iconic Century 21 department store could return to New York. The popular chain, known for selling designer goods at discounted prices, filed for bankruptcy last year. And in September 2020, it permanently closed its 13 stores. For the moment, the company has not released specific information about the reopening of its stores or the … Read more
Diego Gómez Pickering He served as Consul General of Mexico in New York for three years. This period coincides, for better or for worse, with some years of the presidency of Donald Trump. And since his arrival at this diplomatic assignment, this meticulous Mexican author recorded many anecdotes and events during his stay in the … Read more
María Méndez is waiting in the snow to receive her pantry. She is one of about 500 people who receive food each day on New Utrecht Street in Borough Park. “I have two children and I lost my job during the pandemic. I am working temporary days and this has helped me a lot and … Read more
Four people are hospitalized after a gas leak in a Jackson Heights building late Friday. Firefighters went to the building, located on 81st Street near 31st Avenue, at midnight after reports of the smell of gas. Once on the scene, teams detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the building and in the residences on … Read more
This is the last weekend you can visit the two Central Park ice skating rinks, before they close due to changes in their administration. The announcement comes after the municipal government decided to cancel its contracts with the Trump Organization, following the January riots in the Capitol. The former president’s company manages the Wollman Rink … Read more