The Municipal Council decided to legalize the terraces of establishments such as restaurants and cafes, created after the start of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and thus allow the majority to remain on the streets of the city, although with new conditions. The Council approved by a majority a law that has caused division and … Read more
Images of dozens of people outside the Roosevelt Hotel have caused concern in the community, not least among elected officials. The mayor’s office says that 2,300 new immigrants arrived in the city last week alone and that so far 1,300 immigrants have been helped to present their asylum application. The mayor visited the Roosevelt Hotel … Read more
For days now, recently arrived immigrants have waited day and night outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown hoping to be assigned a bed in the city’s shelter system. And for weeks now, Mayor Eric Adams has said that there is no room anywhere and he is trying to prevent the arrival of more immigrants. The … Read more
Cyndia RamÃrez lives in Sunset Park and says that the temperatures this summer have her desperate. “The truth is, when I get home I have to take a bath right away because the sweat is unbearable for one to let the body get that hot,” Cyndia said. Ramirez was one of several residents who signed … Read more
It is the 40th celebration of the National Outdoor Night Against Crime or National Night Out, an event led by the police whose purpose is to create ties with the various communities of the country. On August 1, there were activities in more than 70 points in the city, such as the multicultural Washington Heights, … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled his plan to reduce gun violence in New York City, and he says he takes it very personally. The plan calls for $485 million for programs ranging from mentoring and training for troubled youth to improving conditions at parks, playgrounds, housing and mental health. “Public safety is the path to prosperity. … Read more
Hashima Sumy goes twice a week with her bag to get the products she needs for her breakfast, lunch and snack. “I like this tuna, I usually take it home, my mom is the one who helps me prepare it with a little onions, tomatoes, then I put it in a sandwich and it’s what … Read more
With a broken voice and unable to contain his tears, the Ecuadorian Rafael Mancero only brought with him the memory of his children and his family. He spent a 6-month journey to get to the US, arrived in NY on Saturday and had to sleep on the sidewalk of the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan. – … Read more
The Summer Streets program returns, or Calles de Veranos, an opportunity for families to enjoy outdoor activities in public spaces. This first Saturday one of the events took place in Long Island City, Queens. Activities will take place over five consecutive weekends, and this year, for the first time, will include all five boroughs. New … Read more
New York is filled with many attractions, including museums of all kinds that make our city one of the great cultural capitals of the world. The museums in our city have affordable prices with discounts for children, seniors and students. But there is also a wide range of museums that can be visited for free. … Read more