Immigrants are part of the future of NYC: Menchaca

Immigrants are part of the future of NYC: Menchaca

With ranchero boots, this is how councilman Carlos Menchaca wanted to show his Mexican pride on the day he announced his intention to run for mayor. “What I know in my heart, that immigrants, Latinos, are part of that future and we need a big voice,” Menchaca said. If he succeeds, he would be the … Read more

Measured Optimism Among New Yorkers; situation will improve

Measured Optimism Among New Yorkers;  situation will improve

“Of course we do, we are stable here by the middle of next year,” said Freddy. Freddy is one of the New Yorkers who thinks that despite predictions that the worst of the virus is yet to come in winter, the city will recover soon. And Freddy is not the only one. A survey by … Read more

Carlos Menchaca enters the mayoral election

Carlos Menchaca enters the mayoral election

Brooklyn Councilman Carlos Menchaca officially announces his candidacy for Mayor. Through messages on social networks, the councilman representing Sunset Park, Red Hook, Greenwood Heights, and some parts of Borough Park made known his desire to run in the Democratic primary next year for the office of Mayor. In the video, Menchaca, of Mexican origin, highlights … Read more

Majority thinks governor should take over schools

Majority thinks governor should take over schools

A majority of New Yorkers believe that Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Department of Education should take over New York City schools and take control of them from Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to a Spectrum News poll / Ipsos. Sixty-one percent of those surveyed were in favor of Cuomo and NY State having … Read more

Several purple buildings against sexist violence

Several purple buildings against sexist violence

The One World Trade Center skyscraper or the iconic Grand Central station are some of the buildings that tonight will be lit up in purple in different parts of New York to denounce sexist violence and commemorate what is known as “Wear Purple Day”, a national initiative to raise awareness about this scourge. In addition … Read more

Bryant Park skating rink to open in late October

Bryant Park skating rink to open in late October

The annual tradition of Winter Village o The Winter Village at Bryant Park in Manhattan has some changes this year due to the pandemic. The popular attraction will open on Friday, October 30. All visitors must wear a mask. So those who want to take advantage of the only free-entry skating rink in the city, … Read more

Santiago López, accordionist, presence at Sunset Park

Santiago López, accordionist, presence at Sunset Park

This music has become a very peculiar sound and recognized by the residents of Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park. A sound that has not been missing for a single day for more than 20 years, even in the midst of the pandemic. “I go out to sing, to brighten up the street. Sometimes those who … Read more

Cuomo orders to cancel massive Brooklyn party

Cuomo orders to cancel massive Brooklyn party

Following the announcement of a wedding in Williamsburg with about 1,000 guests, Governor Cuomo ordered health officials to ban the event. Sources indicate that it is the marriage of the grandson of an important rabbi. The activist, Naftuli Moster, posted the alleged invitation on Twitter stating that the wedding is planned for Monday on Rodney … Read more

stop second wave of coronavirus in NYC

stop second wave of coronavirus in NYC

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio highlighted the work of public servants and the efforts of essential workers during the pandemic. He pointed out that despite the limitations of the municipal budget, resources have been so well administered that no activity of the municipal government has been stopped. De Blasio presented the appointment of Melanie … Read more

With limitations, movie theaters reopen, except those in NYC

With limitations, movie theaters reopen, except those in NYC

Starting next Friday, movie theaters across the state, with the exception of those in New York City, will finally be able to reopen at limited capacity. Governor Cuomo authorized these businesses to reopen at 25% capacity and will gradually reach a maximum of 50% per projection. The use of the masks is mandatory all the … Read more