Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe and be protected, Governor Kathy Hochul began by saying this Wednesday before a room full of supporters and other authorities such as Mayor Eric Adams and several prosecutors. “In total we will invest 772 million dollars in public safety, the first time in history with a holistic vision … Read more
Every Tuesday, Ramona Garcia comes early to the sports center at The Armory in Washington Heights because she doesn’t want to miss the fitness class she gets through the Seniors Aim High program. “And this is a program that has helped me a lot physically because I am a sick person, with many muscular problems,” … Read more
During rush hour, as people approach the subway station, peeling paint from the ceiling and train tracks may be the last thing on your mind. But a group protesting Tuesday says maybe you should. “There are a lot of things that are wrong for the health of this community,” Councilwoman Sandy Nurse said. Elected officials, … Read more
The mayor responds in harsh terms to revealed reports that Texas Gov. Gregg Abott would resume busing asylum seekers to New York City and other cities across the nation. In a statement, Adams said the Texas governor is purposely selecting five cities that are led by African-American mayors. Adams added that despite Abbott’s “inhumane actions,” … Read more
If you owe the city money for water consumption and don’t want to pay with interest, there is still time to take advantage of an opportunity that started in January of this year. And it is that Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday the extension of the amnesty program for all debtors until May 31. … Read more
According to the most recent analysis by the entities Alternative Transportation and Families for Safer Streets, 51 individuals have lost their lives in the city in this first quarter of the year due to traffic accidents. The majority of cases are in Queens, with 18 deaths. “Sometimes it’s part that one is to blame and … Read more
One of the most iconic buildings in the world turns 92. The Empire State Building opened its doors to the public on May 1, 1931, the tallest skyscraper in the world at the time. “Throwing me a party,” read a message on social networks on the Empire State Building account. Throwing myself a party pic.twitter.com/KS37tW0zLI … Read more
Karina Tiburcio has participated in the half marathon and explains: “You have to run it to feel it. You feel like your strength is gone and suddenly people are yelling at you and coming out of somewhere, very exciting!” Despite the weather forecast, the day was perfect for running! This was stated by several of … Read more
Hundreds of people gathered in Lower Manhattan on Saturday to help in the fight against pancreatic cancer. The march was organized by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network PurpleStride at Pier 17. They emceed “News All Day” host Ruschell Boone, who is recovering from his own battle with pancreatic cancer. Ruschell Boone and her husband Tod … Read more
Councilors from the Government Operations and Immigration committees held a lengthy hearing on a series of proposed legal measures for the five boroughs and resolutions to be adopted to address the challenges of the continued influx of asylum seekers. Members heard testimony from dozens of crisis organizations and city agency officials about their work to … Read more