Robberies, muggings and other inconsequential crimes are killing small businesses in the city, like a bodega in the South Bronx. “Right now really, how do I tell you? How real people are, let’s put it that way, on the street, a camera is worthless, it’s worth nothing,” said Kevin Michele, a warehouse worker. And to … Read more
The MTA investigates a new technology that can detect urine in subway elevators. Transit officials have been in contact with companies that have successfully installed elevator urine detection systems at other transit systems and airports. The MTA wants the technology to be able to differentiate between urine and other odors like garbage, food and perfume. … Read more
Demonstrators protest this Monday in Manhattan to call for an expansion of the Fair Fares program. Also Known As Fair Faresthe program offers a 50% discount on subway and bus fares to low-income New Yorkers who are between 18 and 64 years of age. However, only those living at or below the federal poverty line … Read more
A new program that seeks to increase the protection of small businesses, especially winemakers in the South Bronx and Upper Manhattan against the increase in violent crimes against them. This Monday, Assemblywoman Amanda Septimo together with the Small Business Group and the Bronx Community Foundation unveiled a pilot program that will have funds of up … Read more
With Latin music, a mural, Dominican and Indian food, Mother’s Day was celebrated from Van Cortlandt Park. Jessica Altagracia Woolford, United Kingsbridge Volunteer Organization was there: “Today we are celebrating with an event where we are very nostalgic to be in the park here with your mom, with your family to celebrate and today we … Read more
Transportation researchers at New York University believe there are “alarmingly harmful” concentrations of what could be toxic particles in the subway. The team studied the air quality on board the train, on 9 metro lines in December 2020 – 2021. They also studied the air quality, in more than 340 platforms, in almost 300 stations. … Read more
Congressman George Santos is in deep legal trouble. The federal authorities presented serious charges against him, although he says that he will continue in his seat. Lawyer Juan Carlos Polanco analyzes this case and the civil lawsuit that former President Donald Trump lost this week with Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política. 2023-05-14 13:17:01 … Read more
Migrants rushed across the border hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions were set to expire Thursday, fearing the new policies would make it much harder to enter the United States. The Biden administration has been introducing measures to replace Title 42, which suspended the right to seek asylum since March 2020 in order to prevent the … Read more
For Mother’s Day, NYC Health and Hospitals has teamed up with Carnegie Hall to give a group of mothers the ability to create personalized lullabies for their newborns. The “Lullaby Project” was created by the famous concert hall in 2011. Sixteen parents had the opportunity to write their own songs alongside professional musicians and perform … Read more
“Well, on Mother’s Day, I’d like flowers, lots of flowers, I love roses, lots of roses.” As families make plans to celebrate Mother’s Day this year at Paradise Florist in Inwood, their owners have been preparing for a month now to help shoppers find thank-you gifts for the queen of the home. -I imagine that … Read more