Pratt Institute architecture student Guillermo Garza discusses the Han River project he designed during his field trip to Seoul, Korea. His idea has always been to work in favor of the environment. “When we do architecture, we have to think about using the resources that are there and not only to make a building but … Read more
“I am interested in reaching a prosperous and good old age…” Máximo Díaz, 76, of Ecuador, came with his adult center from Queens to spend a day at a conference for older adults, which tries to promote health and wellness among the elderly. Máximo Díaz comments: “They call me Máximo, you have to go and … Read more
Thousands of Ecuadorians, Latinos, residents and visitors from other cultures gathered in the streets of Queens this Sunday to enjoy from beginning to end the 40th edition of the annual Ecuador parade, organized by the Civic Committee of this country in NY. Janet Molina, who has attended the parade for 30 years, comments: “Today there … Read more
Kiran Yeh wants to be a journalist and currently writes for her New York high school newspaper. “You have the power to use your voice, and to use your personal experiences and write about them so other people can hear your voice,” says this PS Brooklyn Technical High School student. Of Chinese parents, she speaks … Read more
Julio Cesar Alvado, from Nicaragua, is one of the hundred migrants housed in hotels in the city who were transferred to this recreation center in Sunset Park, in Brooklyn. “It’s something different, but one always has to be thankful because just having the fact that they give us food and shelter in this place is … Read more
The Brooklyn Museum in its traditional free First Saturday celebrates Caribbean heritage tonight. A literary festival is scheduled with a lineup of Caribbean poets, plus a DJ playing music from the islands like reggae and afrobeat. The museum will also screen a film about the women who participated in the Black Power Revolution of Trinidad … Read more
A man is killed after police open fire on Roosevelt Island. The incident occurred on Main Street around 11:30 last night. The scene was recorded and posted on Citizen App. Police responded to an emergency for a 21-year-old man threatening a family member with a knife. The caller was a relative who said the suspect … Read more
“When I was getting into my car, the federals, I just saw that they came from all directions, and they stopped me…” In the blink of an eye, Minerva Pascual’s life changed completely 10 years ago. “My case began with a drug conspiracy case… I grew up with my mom, my dad, my sister… I … Read more
Community leaders, family and friends of Alexis Martinez held a vigil in memory of the police officer in a case being investigated as a possible murder-suicide at the hands of her father. The event took place Thursday night in front of Martinez’s home in the Soundview section of the Bronx. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: The … Read more
The mayor’s office has confirmed that a new group of adult asylum seekers are being placed at the Sunset Park Recreation Center in Brooklyn. This was originally disclosed by Councilwoman Alexa Aviles, who noted that she was notified by the mayor’s office that the City’s Emergency Management department was accommodating 100 asylum seekers at Sunset … Read more