If there’s anyone who knows Sunset Park inside out, it’s Harry Mena. “Latin food is bought here, wherever, wherever, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico,” Mena explained. Mena was born in New York and grew up on 50th Street and Third Avenue with her mother Ramona and grandmother María, both from Hatillo, Puerto … Read more
It is the People’s Store. That’s what they call an outdoor space between 34th Avenue and 77th Street where every Monday dozens of Jackson Heights residents turn to look for free clothes and shoes. “We have people who don’t have clothes, they don’t have homes, they don’t have food and that’s why it’s our obligation … Read more
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in determining the whereabouts of a suspect connected to an unprovoked violent attack in Manhattan. The incident occurred yesterday around 10 a.m. at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and West 42nd Street. A 59-year-old woman was approached by an unidentified man who cut off her right hand with a … Read more
Thousands of Quisqueyans were present at the El Gran Parade Dominicano del Bronx that returned with all its color and joy after an absence of two years. For many, participating in this stop was like returning to the island. “It’s as if I were in my country, my beloved country, better than none,” said Sara … Read more
According to police, officers were working special assignment inside the Doux Club at 59 West 21st Street around 2:50 a.m. Friday when a bouncer at the club notified them of a robbery that was happening outside. The officers got out and that’s when two suspects started shooting at them, so they responded in their defense. … Read more
Someone in a Chicago suburb beat the odds and won the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot. According to megamillions.com, there was one jackpot-winning ticket in the drawing on Friday night, and it was purchased at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in Des Plaines. The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14. In New … Read more
This weekend there are three simian pox vaccination centers operating. This after Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order on Friday declaring a “state disaster emergency” in response to the recent outbreak of the disease. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: The executive order comes as nearly 1,300 cases have been confirmed in the city as of … Read more
Governor Hochul declared a state of emergency in New York over monkeypox. The decision comes after the urgent request of elected officials and the publication of new data. Hochul said he made the decision after reviewing figures on the outbreak in New York state. The Executive Order will help strengthen efforts to address the outbreak … Read more
In recent weeks, New York City has been receiving a high number of immigrants seeking asylum. The fact has drawn the attention of Mayor Eric Adams himself, who spoke about it. “New York has been and always will be a city of immigrants that welcomes newcomers with open arms,” the mayor wrote at the time … Read more
Luz Roa came with her son to dance at Dunningham Triangle Park in Elmhurst, something she hadn’t done for a long time. “Very happy, because I had been locked up for two years,” said Roa. Every Thursday, residents enjoy free concerts from 12 to 2 in the afternoon as part of an initiative by the … Read more