Governor Cuomo reiterated, for the second day in a row, that he does not trust the federal government’s ability to distribute a vaccine against Covid-19. In a conference call to the media, Cuomo indicated that the federal government is not prepared to do so and believes that the same mistake that was made at the … Read more
After sharing the recent rate of coronavirus infections in the city, Mayor de Blasio announced that public schools will remain open tomorrow: Monday, November 16. The rate of positive results after the tests remained at 2.57%, a little less than the 2.69% registered this Saturday. In addition, 97 people had to be hospitalized due to … Read more
President Donald Trump said Friday that he would delay shipping a COVID-19 vaccine to New York state that is supposed to be approved in the coming weeks, until Governor Andrew Cuomo accepts it. “We will not deliver it to New York until we have authorization to do so and it pains me to say so,” … Read more
Before arriving at the testing center for Covid-19, Martha Sánchez and Ginger López, official representatives of the Testing and Tracking Brigade, toured 34 avenue to encourage residents to take this medical test. Martha Sánchez herself talks about the importance of her work: “Bringing information to the community that it is very important to get tested … Read more
The 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce that will anchor New York City’s Christmas festivities like the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been cut down in upstate New York and will soon be heading to Manhattan. The tree was donated by Al Dick of Daddy Al’s General Store in Oneonta. The tree was cut down Thursday and … Read more
A group of dancers practice during their rehearsals in Brooklyn. What you hear are steps derived from the pride of your curves and a few extra pounds. Wanda Amaya, is a dancer in this group and she thinks about it: “I love my body and I love to dance with Pretty Big Movement”. These dancers … Read more
The construction work of Moisés Hernández is not easy at all, but his effort goes further. “It’s hard when you do it just for the money, but when you have a passion for what you do and a purpose, it’s easier,” Hernández explained. Moises is an environmental activist. After a long day at work, Moses … Read more
Even with the pandemic and all the restrictions on tourism and group activities, the tradition of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree continues – albeit with adjustments due to Covid-19. The traditional tree that is adorned with thousands of lights and a large crystal star above will come from the town of Oneonta in central New … Read more
It’s been a little over a month since Sunset Park neighbors and activists fought to end the Industry City rezoning and now face another. And it is that a piece of land on Fourth Avenue and 25th Street tries to be sold to build a building with luxury homes. For neighbors, it is something that … Read more
This Sunday the food stalls will be able to reopen on the beaches and lakes of the state. Governor Cuomo said he made the decision after consulting with the State Department of Health. He assured that it is fair since they operate outdoors and that similar businesses are already open. Some of the positions that … Read more