If you’re thinking of going out of town this week, you might be interested in enjoying the last days of summer in New Jersey. And this week, the fare will be waived for all New Jersey Transit service. Starting tomorrow and until September 2, all bus, train and tram journeys from that group will be … Read more
Authorities are searching for a pickup truck driver involved in a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Expressway in Manhattan early this morning. The incident happened around 2:25 this morning in the section of the freeway near 165th Street, in Washington Heights. In the Citizen App images you can see one of the cars on … Read more
A few days ago, the new program of the Biden administration called “Keeping Families Together” began, which will allow spouses and children of US citizens, who have entered the United States illegally regularly, to legalize their immigration status without having to leave the country. To better understand what parole in lieu, or permission to remain, … Read more
Skin cancer is a potentially fatal disease that affects thousands of people in the country every year. In an effort to detect the disease early, the Yankees held a free event Thursday to offer skin tests to fans. Ana Enriquez has been working at Yankee Stadium for 8 years, and although she tries to take … Read more
A huge fire was consuming a scrap metal warehouse in Astoria, Queens. From two blocks around you can see the huge smoke coming out of the Super Scrap location, located at 69-15 Astoria Boulevard. The accident happened around 6:30 pm this past Thursday. 60 firefighters responded to the scene, one of whom was slightly injured. … Read more
Dozens of adults have been trained to respond to drug overdoses using the drug Narcan. It is part of an initiative by an organization that offers this type of training to businesses and community centers. Jimy Gonzalez says he started using drugs and drinking alcohol at a very young age. “It destroys the body, the … Read more
After four days of closure, the Parks Department announced this Wednesday that the city’s main beaches have been reopened for swimming. Beaches in Queens and Brooklyn have been closed since Saturday due to rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto. City officials continue to remind New Yorkers to stay safe and not swim in closed sections … Read more
The city’s Department of Transportation is calling for a protected bike lane in its latest proposal for redesigning McGuinness Boulevard. The lane would run in both directions from Calyer Street to Meeker Street in Brooklyn, one in each direction from 7 am to 7 pm. The plan also calls for parking lots nearby on both … Read more
Police are investigating how a scaffolding collapsed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, after a road accident. The police say that the incident happened last Sunday night, around seven, outside La Taquería on the Great Street, when a truck crashed into the structure. In images from the Citizen App video, you can see the scene of the accident. … Read more
After a wave of robberies revealed in Central Park, one of the most iconic and quiet areas of New York, many residents and visitors say they are more alert. “If you sit down, be careful when you walk at night,” said Christian Cedeño, a resident of the area. Manuel de Jesús, also working in the … Read more