The Department of Transportation is celebrating the completion of renovations to Third Avenue that are said to have made it a safer thoroughfare. The new design includes more wide bike lanes along the 40 blocks between East 59th Street and East 96th Street. “This ‘Complete Street’ is now complete 🎉 “Our major traffic safety project … Read more
A popular jewelry store, frequented by celebrities like Nicky Minaj and Usher, was the victim of a million-dollar robbery. Around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, two men entered the establishment located at 3 West 47th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in the Diamond District. The theft has shocked the area’s jeweler community. “I don’t feel safe … Read more
After the success of its sales in 2021 and 2022, New York City Transit will once again have a pop-up store of souvenirs and collectibles on December 13, 14 and 15. New York City Transit notes that you can purchase perfectly imperfect items (in good condition but with some damage) – subway signs, handholds, and … Read more
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In events that are still the subject of investigation, early Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old man was shot in the face inside the Seafood King fish shop, on the corner of Broadway Street and West 163rd Street, according to authorities. . The victim, who has not yet been identified, suffered a gunshot wound to his left … Read more
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Starting in the summer of 2022, Mayor Adams asked to have emergency powers, in order to manage contracts quickly and respond to emergency cases, such as the increase in immigrants arriving in the city, among others. The municipal comptroller has denounced that a good part of the processes did not adhere to the established regulations, … Read more
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“Awful. Music, mufflers, cars. “Everything is horrible,” said Eva Serrelles, a resident of Washington Heights. -And that is at any time? “Any time”. Noises of all kinds are heard throughout New York day and night and contribute to noise pollution. Precisely, to reduce the deafening sounds that come from cars and motorcycles, the Municipal Council … Read more
Fifth Avenue will be vehicle-free again today to welcome the crowds visiting the area for New Year’s Eve celebrations. From 48th Street to 57th Street, Fifth Avenue is open for pedestrians to walk, view the tree, and enjoy the holiday season. This is a measure that is part of a partnership between the Department of … Read more
“Holiday Lights” is a beautiful tradition that takes place every year at the Bronx Zoo, for the enjoyment of adults and children. During the nights, the zoo comes alive with holiday cheer and a variety of immersive light shows and custom-designed animals throughout the park. This year, visitors will experience new exhibits showcasing wildlife from … Read more
As has been customary in recent years, this holiday season the city’s Transit Museum continues the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides on R1/9 train cars from the 1930s. The train will depart the 2nd Avenue station on the F line in lower Manhattan beginning this Saturday, December 2. The so-called “Holiday Nostalgia Train” will … Read more
The Latin jazz led by the pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill and thebomba and plena (musical genres from Puerto Rico) performed by the Pleneros de la 21, a well-known group formed in New York, will come together to celebrate the beginning with a great party of Christmas. “Una Navidad Nuyorkina” is presented this December 2 … Read more