Yesterday, Parks Department officers cleared almost all of the souvenir vendors from Washington Street in Dumbo. This is the second eviction of vendors since the order to evacuate bridges and tunnels came into force on January 3. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: Residents of this section of Brooklyn complained about the arrival of these vendors, pointing … Read more
The announcement made by Mayor Eric Adams this Friday restores the cuts that were made in November to summer rising programs. “I am happy that we will be able to restore funding and invest city money in the programs that help children succeed so much,” the mayor said. “Through responsible fiscal management, we can restore … Read more
“A lot of garbage and they are not giving it the priority they gave it before,†said Angela Rodriguez. The garbage problem in New York is a headache shared by many, if not all, New Yorkers. Thus, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday that his administration would reverse the 40% cuts to the Department of … Read more
Since the measure proposed by the Department of Transportation went into effect on January 3, which prohibits the presence of street vendors on the city’s bridges, several have moved to the Washington and Prospect streets section in Dumbo right next to the stairs that take you to the Brooklyn Bridge, a very popular point for … Read more
Judge Arthur Engoron, who today will hear final arguments in the fraud case against former President Donald Trump’s family business in New York, received a bomb threat at his home today. Authorities responded to the threat at Judge Arthur Engoron’s home on Long Island, a court official said. As a result, the procedure is not … Read more
Dozens of street vendors who were evicted from the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway on January 3 have moved to Washington Street in the DUMBO section, hoping to sell their wares to tourists heading from the bridge to the coastal neighborhood . IT MAY INTEREST YOU: This is according to the website Streetblog, which adds that … Read more
The Department of Buildings is investigating the collapse of a crane truck boom in Manhattan. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm on Tuesday at a construction site located between 207th Street and Ninth Avenue in Inwood. Following this incident, five construction workers were sent to the hospital. A person has a serious injury, but it … Read more
Metro service on line 7 was seriously interrupted on Tuesday morning due to an incident in which a person was hit by a train, according to official reports. The MTA posted a message on social networks informing them of what happened and the alternatives to get around. “Line 7 trains are running with serious delays … Read more
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There is much uncertainty that has arisen with the first expiration of the 60-day period in shelter for asylum-seeking families, a policy announced by the Adams administration in October 2023. “It feels a little desperate because, imagine, it is very difficult to get rented,” said Virginia, a Venezuelan immigrant. “Concerning. Yes, I feel stressed,†added … Read more
Lidia Castillo worked during the night, early this Saturday she was waiting for the Q33 bus to take her home and take shelter. “I’ve already done everything I had to do, I’m going home to rest with a shovel near the house to be able to remove the snow, if a lot of snow falls, … Read more