Reduced Ferry Service Frustrates Staten Island and Manhattan Commuters

Reduced Ferry Service Frustrates Staten Island and Manhattan Commuters

Somewhat frustrating for users like Carlo Orea who lives in Staten Island but works in construction in Manhattan. Carlo Orea, a passenger on the Staten Island Ferry explains: “It affects us because we come from work, we come home tired and the traffic and waiting, a lot of waiting.” And it is that normally the … Read more

“NYC Beaches Open for Summer Season with Lifeguard Shortage”

“NYC Beaches Open for Summer Season with Lifeguard Shortage”

Memorial Day weekend arrives and with it the city’s beaches open to the public for the summer season. Fourteen miles of sand and sea will be available for New Yorkers to enjoy through September 10. They include the beaches of Rockaway, Coney Island, and Orchard. But due to the shortage of lifeguards, this weekend only … Read more

“Expert Recommendations for Safe and Enjoyable Memorial Day Travel During Post-Pandemic Times”

“Expert Recommendations for Safe and Enjoyable Memorial Day Travel During Post-Pandemic Times”

“Well, the normal thing is to always have the documents up to date and arrive early, always arrive early, a ‘snack’ for the child so that he is calm and enjoy the process,” said Paola Rosario. With the unofficial arrival of summer and marking the celebration of Memorial Day, this year more than 42 million … Read more

“City Beaches Open for Summer, Officials Stress Importance of Safety and Staffing”

“City Beaches Open for Summer, Officials Stress Importance of Safety and Staffing”

This Saturday the city’s beaches open, a moment awaited by many. “Happy, happy, we are already waiting for this day to open earlier because the temperatures are already hot,” said Melecia Rendón, a Rockaways resident. It is expected that it will be sunny and that the temperatures will be pleasant. “Well, we are ready, we … Read more

“Citi Bike Celebrates 10 Years of Transformational Bike-Sharing in NYC”

“Citi Bike Celebrates 10 Years of Transformational Bike-Sharing in NYC”

It is often said that “time flies”… and Citi Bike is no exception as it celebrates its tenth anniversary tomorrow. The bike-sharing program met with a lot of criticism when it launched in 2013. Still, it quickly became very popular and now has nearly 2,000 stations after starting with about 300. There are currently about … Read more

NYC Council Approves Measures to Expand Access to Housing Subsidy Vouchers

NYC Council Approves Measures to Expand Access to Housing Subsidy Vouchers

The New York City Council overwhelmingly approved a series of measures to make housing subsidy vouchers accessible to more New Yorkers. This as a way to help those who do not have a home, and at the same time, avoid overcrowding in municipal shelters. One of the pieces of legislation would remove a rule that … Read more

“Brooklyn’s Iconic Skate Park Reopens with New Name, Los Arcos, Bringing Joy to Community”

“Brooklyn’s Iconic Skate Park Reopens with New Name, Los Arcos, Bringing Joy to Community”

The tables were heard rolling and a community was observed smiling big. After thirteen years she reopened the emblematic skate park located under the Brooklyn Bridge, this time under the name Los Arcos. “This place is very important for skating in New York because the history and culture of skating started here,” said Steven Rodriguez, … Read more

Mayor Adams Seeks to Suspend NYC’s “Right to Shelter” Law Due to Arrival of Asylum Seekers

Mayor Adams Seeks to Suspend NYC’s “Right to Shelter” Law Due to Arrival of Asylum Seekers

With the continued arrival of asylum seekers in our city, Mayor Adams has asked a court to stay the city’s right to housing law. The mayor assures that the current situation is unsustainable for the municipality. On Wednesday, asylum seekers continued to arrive at the Roosevelt Hotel. As hundreds of migrants pour into the city … Read more

New York Proclaims Argentine Legacy Day in Celebratory Ceremony

New York Proclaims Argentine Legacy Day in Celebratory Ceremony

The city of New York proclaimed on Wednesday the Argentine Legacy Day on each future May 24, in a ceremony held in the financial heart of the city where there was no lack of the albiceleste flag, a couple of tango dancers, tasting of yerba mate and even a ball signed by Leo Messi. On … Read more

“American Travelers Prepare for One of the Busiest Memorial Day Weekends Ever”

“American Travelers Prepare for One of the Busiest Memorial Day Weekends Ever”

Tens of millions of Americans like Monica Castro, heading from LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta, Georgia, are already preparing to travel on Memorial Day weekend, which marks the unofficial start of summer. -How do you do the whole process? Are you coming early to the airport? “Oh no, yes, like two hours before, for whatever reason, … Read more