Now that the ferry to Governors Island will operate throughout the year, it will be easier to enjoy the winter village (Winter Village, in English) that has been installed there. 5,000 square foot skating rink. – Service ferry for the winter months began this Monday. This will allow visitors to take advantage of all that … Read more
Neighbors, friends and family remembered the Dominican journalist, Miguel A. Melenciano, during a renaming ceremony for a street in Washington Heights. And an act was held to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Melenciano, who, according to the organizers, dedicated his life to improving the life of Dominicans in the city. Now, the … Read more
This Christmas day, Harlem residents received food along with displays of affection and solidarity. Mayor-elect Eric Adams and Reverend Al Sharpton served hot plates of food on the National Action Network. This gesture serves as a reminder that 1.5 million New Yorkers live with hunger and instability that prevents them from acquiring food. Reverend Sharpton … Read more
Monday night fell on the most famous corner of the world in a sea of green, white and red. Spanish-speaking Mexicans and New Yorkers of all backgrounds flocked to Times Square to remember music icon Vicente Fernández one day after his death. RELATED STORIES: Many like Carlos, came wrapped in his flag: “The drunkenness that … Read more
A legend dies, an idol of ranchera music and Mexican culture. Vicente Fernández passed away at age 81 and the world of Mexican and international music is in mourning. From her business, Reyna Robles listens to her music and remembers that, at 5 years old, her parents took her to a Vicente concert at Madison … Read more
And dozens of parishioners celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe in a traditional procession that goes through the streets of Manhattan every year. The tour left early this morning from the Santísimo Nombre de Jesús church located on 96th street and Amsterdam avenue in the direction of 14th street. Moved by faith and devotion, the parishioners … Read more
Lower Manhattan residents now have a new way to dispose of their food waste in a way that benefits the environment. Ten smart containers composting have been installed south of Chamber Street This is an initiative of the City Department of Cleaning, in conjunction with the Alliance for Downtown New York. – All people have … Read more
The expansion of pedestrian space in the streets around Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall returns for these holidays. This was announced by Mayor de Blasio, the NYPD and the Department of Transportation (DOT), given what they expect is a greater number of visitors. Starting this Friday, the city plans to partially close to … Read more
A Honduran family traveled from Morristown, New Jersey, to be able to participate in the presidential elections of their country and, in this way, elect the successor of the controversial president Juan Orlando Hernandez. However, not all family members were able to pay. Even so, the trip was justified, because Cristina Sáenz, who could vote, … Read more
A Christmas tradition of the city is getting closer and closer and that is that this Saturday morning the tree that will adorn the Rockefeller Center arrived. Norway spruce arrived from Maryland early today. This is the first time the city has received a tree from that state for its annual celebration. RELATED STORIES: The … Read more