The rates of infections, hospitalizations and other indicators on the state of the coronavirus in the city are “worrisome,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Growth is what worries me. We cannot allow that number to continue to grow, “de Blasio said of the average positivity rate for the last seven days, which is now 1.92% … Read more
A persistent rain had fallen on the city when New Yorkers woke up this Thursday and it will continue throughout the day. The rain could be stronger as the day progresses along with winds of up to 40 miles per hour and temperatures of around 50 degrees. In some areas there could be rainfall of … Read more
More than 30 people are under arrest after violent protests broke out in the city Tuesday night over the shooting death by police of a black man in Philadelphia. Protesters smashed windows, started fires and sprayed graffiti in downtown Brooklyn. Police say there was damage to police department vehicles and other property. Damage. – In … Read more
The early voting center, The Armory, in Washington Heights registered long lines. Many waited up to an hour to vote. Among them was Rafael Ceballos: “The time I have to have to vote, I have it, no problem.” This is the first presidential election in which New Yorkers can cast their votes early. The process … Read more
Inside the chapel at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery, Dominican artist Scherezade García places the last details of her latest work of art. Surrounded by the atmosphere of nostalgia, is the installation of an offering in honor of the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead. “The idea of the tradition of celebrating life and honoring … Read more
This Sunday, Manhattan was the scene of a series of violent demonstrations in the city. A march in favor of President Trump spread through various parts of the city and some of its participants were caught on video fighting with Black Lives Matter protesters in Times Square. As the levels of violence increased, the police … Read more
Luis Fernando Lechón prepares the painting with which he will give free rein to his imagination. Employees and visitors of Elmhurst Hospital can now paint the mural designed by this Ecuadorian artist. The South American creator himself describes his feelings: “Let’s see if we can finish it. But yes, happy and grateful at the same … Read more
The Day of the Dead will be celebrated next weekend, but this Friday an exhibition was inaugurated at the Green-Wood Cemetery, in Brooklyn It is shown by a large altar, designed by the Dominican artist Scherezade Garcia, full of offerings. In this way, the historic national cemetery joins the party that brings together family members … Read more
As of this October 24 and until November 1, the early voting period in New York goes into effect. Long lines and a large influx of voters have been registered during the start of this historic early voting day in the city. In some Latino communities, several people have already exercised their right to vote. … Read more
“I think it is the best thing they have done to give us all these options.” Rosa is one of the voters who plans to exercise her right to vote in the election to elect the next president in the early voting centers, which will be open from this Saturday until November 1. This is … Read more