The 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce that will anchor New York City’s Christmas festivities like the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been cut down in upstate New York and will soon be heading to Manhattan. The tree was donated by Al Dick of Daddy Al’s General Store in Oneonta. The tree was cut down Thursday and … Read more
Concern in Upper Manhattan at the increase in the number of positive cases of Covid-19. “Because there is too much fun, around here people have too much fun, the restaurants are very full, so there is no precaution. That is why we are like this,” said a neighbor. According to the latest statistics on positive … Read more
A group of dancers practice during their rehearsals in Brooklyn. What you hear are steps derived from the pride of your curves and a few extra pounds. Wanda Amaya, is a dancer in this group and she thinks about it: “I love my body and I love to dance with Pretty Big Movement”. These dancers … Read more
The construction work of Moisés Hernández is not easy at all, but his effort goes further. “It’s hard when you do it just for the money, but when you have a passion for what you do and a purpose, it’s easier,” Hernández explained. Moises is an environmental activist. After a long day at work, Moses … Read more
Even with the pandemic and all the restrictions on tourism and group activities, the tradition of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree continues – albeit with adjustments due to Covid-19. The traditional tree that is adorned with thousands of lights and a large crystal star above will come from the town of Oneonta in central New … Read more
It’s been a little over a month since Sunset Park neighbors and activists fought to end the Industry City rezoning and now face another. And it is that a piece of land on Fourth Avenue and 25th Street tries to be sold to build a building with luxury homes. For neighbors, it is something that … Read more
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completed, ahead of schedule, one of the projects with the greatest impact for Latino transit users in Sunset Park. The project improves accessibility to the station located on 59th Street and Fourth Avenue, which serves the N and R lines, and consists of three new elevators, fire and security measures. … Read more
This Sunday the food stalls will be able to reopen on the beaches and lakes of the state. Governor Cuomo said he made the decision after consulting with the State Department of Health. He assured that it is fair since they operate outdoors and that similar businesses are already open. Some of the positions that … Read more
At a press conference, the mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, congratulated the president and vice president-elect and talked about what this victory will bring to New York. He noted that the rate of Covid-19 cases continues to rise, representing a dangerous situation for the city’s public health. He reiterated that New Yorkers have … Read more
The singer-songwriter of urban music, Ozuna, consolidates itself as a star in the global music scene. The Puerto Rican artist presented a preview of his new album and in a few hours it had been seen by millions of followers and it became a trend. His most recent album, ENOC, has a special meaning: The … Read more