A wall now features the iconic ‘Flaco’ owl, painted by an immigrant artist

A wall now features the iconic ‘Flaco’ owl, painted by an immigrant artist

Flaco is an eagle owl who had lived for twelve years inside the Central Park zoo and who took advantage of an opportunity on February 2 and escaped. after someone vandalized and broke his cage. Flaco has now become a celebrity, everyone wants to see him and photograph him, because as one more New Yorker … Read more

A website for minority artists has been developed by a Latina student

A website for minority artists has been developed by a Latina student

Studying at an Ivy League university can be complicated, but not impossible, if you fight for your dreams, like the young Yelissa López, who is in her third year in Applied Physics at Columbia University. “I didn’t think I could make it and other than that everything paid for, that was a really big relief … Read more

‘Chicago’ welcomes Bianca Marroquín back to Broadway

‘Chicago’ welcomes Bianca Marroquín back to Broadway

Mexican actress Bianca Marroquín returns to Broadway in the musical Chicago, reprising the role of Velma Kelly, a legendary role in musical theater. This after she made her debut 20 years ago in the role of Roxie Hart, in the same musical. “To begin with, it was a great honor when I was given the … Read more

“Manhattan 12th-Floor Fall Claims Life of a Worker”

“Manhattan 12th-Floor Fall Claims Life of a Worker”

The Department of Buildings orders work halted at a Manhattan construction property for investigations after a construction worker died after a fall on site. The incident occurred at a time when the worker was carrying out carpentry work on the 12th floor of a 57-story building located at 270 Park avenue. The unfortunate fact was … Read more

“New York’s Aging Demographic: A Rise in Poverty and Immigrants Amongst Older Adults”

“New York’s Aging Demographic: A Rise in Poverty and Immigrants Amongst Older Adults”

Older adults make up much of the city’s population in numbers never seen before, according to a study by the Center for Urban Future. The study also reveals an alarming rise in the poverty rate among older New Yorkers, and urges Governor Hochul and the state Assembly to increase investments in services for older adults. … Read more

A pilot plan is suggested to enable select buses to provide free rides.

A pilot plan is suggested to enable select buses to provide free rides.

Offering free bus routes and promising to further cut wait times on subway trains, a group of state lawmakers wants to bring back people who stopped using public transportation because of the pandemic. “Well, I’m really a working woman and I’d like some help, that would be great,” said MTA rider Rosanna Celestino. It’s one … Read more

Communities to receive Participatory Budget this week

Communities to receive Participatory Budget this week

New Yorkers have the opportunity to vote on proposed infrastructure projects for their neighborhood, whichever they prefer. This as part of the participatory budget week, in which community members decide how part of the money allocated to their district is invested. Ana Salgado, Coordinator of the Mental Health Program, Mixteca states: “It is the way … Read more

A pilot scheme is being suggested for the provision of free bus services on select vehicles.

A pilot plan is suggested to enable select buses to provide free rides.

Offering free bus routes and promising to further cut wait times on subway trains, a group of state lawmakers wants to bring back people who stopped using public transportation because of the pandemic. “Well, I’m really a working woman and I’d like some help, that would be great,” said MTA rider Rosanna Celestino. It’s one … Read more

MTA to Extend Program Allowing Open Strollers on Thousand Buses

MTA to Extend Program Allowing Open Strollers on Thousand Buses

Manuela López says that because of how difficult and uncomfortable it is to board trains and buses with her child’s stroller, she prefers to bring her little one loaded. In this way, Manuela travels a route of about 34 blocks until she reaches 77th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, in Jackson Heights, where she picks up … Read more

“After positive experience with charter school, mother supports expanding their presence in NYC.”

“After positive experience with charter school, mother supports expanding their presence in NYC.”

When Luz Agüero, mother of two, found out that charter schools existed, she did not hesitate for a second to enroll both of her children in KIIP Elementary School in Harlem. “I remember when he entered this school, the teacher showed me the study plan and told me how long, she thought, he would know … Read more