Package theft in Jackson Heights buildings on the rise

Package theft in Jackson Heights buildings on the rise

Tatiana Lacatus lives in a building in Queens where a package left in the lobby of the building was stolen last month. Since then, he has made sure that all his packages have arrived and are closed. “Things that never happened before, now with the pandemic people are stealing and they are stealing the packages … Read more

De Blasio goes to Brooklyn to celebrate after the election

De Blasio goes to Brooklyn to celebrate after the election

Dozens of supporters of President-elect Joe Biden gathered in Brooklyn’s Grand Army plaza to celebrate the announcement that casts him as the winner of the election. Mayor de Blasio and the first lady, Chirlane McCray, participated in this demonstration and spoke about Biden’s triumph, according to electoral projections. De Blasio also mentioned that Biden and … Read more

New Yorkers flood Times Square with euphoric electoral celebration

New Yorkers flood Times Square with euphoric electoral celebration

Within hours, after Joe Biden’s victory screening, hundreds of people flooded the streets around Times Square. They cheered, chanted, danced, and carried banners supporting the Democratic candidate and his vice president. Many say they feel as though a great weight has been lifted from their shoulders and that they needed to be in the crowd … Read more

Food delivery man dies after being run over in Manhattan

Food delivery man dies after being run over in Manhattan

Police are on the trail of the driver who hit and killed a food delivery man in Manhattan last Sunday. The victim, identified as Ernesto Guzmán, 42, was driving his bicycle when he was struck by an SUV with taxi license plates. The driver of the truck did not stop and fled the scene of … Read more

is the county with the most infections in New York

is the county with the most infections in New York

Staten Island now has the highest coronavirus positivity rate of the five counties. On Thursday, Staten Island had an average positive case rate of 3.5%, followed by The Bronx with 2.2%. Both Brooklyn and Queens are at 2%, while Manhattan has the lowest level at just 1%. Statewide, the positivity rate is approximately 2%. On … Read more

Joy, relief in the streets of NY by Biden’s victory

Joy, relief in the streets of NY by Biden’s victory

The whistles sounded. People cheered, danced, lit firecrackers and banged on the lids of the pots. Some even jumped into a fountain as people from many parts of New York City stormed the celebration of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election. News of the Associated Press screening of Biden’s victory instantly spread through … Read more

Despair among Brooklyn workers over closures

Despair among Brooklyn workers over closures

This is what the streets of 18th Avenue look like on the borders of Borough Park and Bensonhurst, with many businesses closed and few people on the street. And is that even though the mayor said on Monday that this week the red zones of Brooklyn could change, this is still considered a high-risk area, … Read more

Hondurans in NY distressed by relatives in Honduras

Hondurans in NY distressed by relatives in Honduras

Although he is far away, Freddy Muñoz, a Honduran resident of Bushwick, has been following through video calls the evolution of the storm Eta pending his family. The relatives live in Puerto Cortés, in the north of the country. This Wednesday these were the first words he heard from his sister. “The water is getting … Read more

New York patiently and awaits election results

New York patiently and awaits election results

According to the predictions, the election results were not going to be immediately clear. But that doesn’t mean that New Yorkers feel less anxiety, excitement, or exhaustion throughout this process. We have the report, live from Washington Heights, on how people are feeling while waiting for the official winner. Visit the NY1 News page with … Read more

Increase security in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue

Increase security in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is increasing security in front of Trump Tower, as a precaution against what may happen during election day. A series of cargo trucks arrived on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, as well as metal barricades were installed in front of the building. There is also a greater presence of police … Read more