President-elect Joe Biden has chosen California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his secretary of health, putting an advocate for the Affordable Care Act (known as ‘Obamacare’) in a lead role overseeing the response. of its administration to the coronavirus. If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to lead the … Read more
With the illumination of three Christmas trees, residents of Upper Manhattan also ignite the Christmas spirit in their community. This is the first Christmas lighting ceremony, which is planned to be held annually. The event was held last Friday at the corner of Dyckman Street and Broadway, in the Inwood neighborhood. Councilman Ydanis Rodríguez commented: … Read more
Community leaders gathered at the Bronx Community College Hall of Fame to make a special appeal. Mobilize a second day of aid for the victims of the recent natural disasters in Honduras. Charito Cisneros, president of the Cosmetology Chamber of Commerce in New York, referred to the effort: “People are sick: they need help, they … Read more
Shortly after the city of New York declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus, the alternate parking rules were suspended, but as of this Monday the rules go into effect and drivers will have to move their vehicles. “I agree with all the laws but the situation we are in is not because … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden called on Congress and President Trump to pass an economic relief package as soon as possible. Biden referred to the November Unemployment Report, which showed another increase – for the fifth consecutive month – in the country. This month has been the worst for new job creation since last April. According to … Read more
During the week, a federal judge ruled that President Trump’s administration has an obligation to accept new applications for the DACA program. The decision restores hope to many young people dreamers that depend on this initiative. We have the report, live from Jackson Heights where our reporter spoke to one of these ‘dreamers’. Previously, the … Read more
Amid a new wave of COVID-19 in New York’s Orthodox Jewish communities, many members are reviving health measures that some had abandoned over the summer: social distancing, wearing masks. For many, there is also a return of anger: they feel like the city is pointing fingers at them for criticism. The latest blow: A Monday … Read more
A historic East Village church was destroyed after a fire broke out in a nearby empty building on Saturday morning, according to official reports. “I would consider it very serious damage,” FDNY Deputy Chief John Hodgens said at a news conference. “It’s going to be a difficult time for them to rebuild.” FDNY Assistant Chief … Read more
Financial assistance from the Child Center of New York will go to more than 200 undocumented immigrant families who do not qualify for financial assistance from the government during the current crisis. “The need is tremendous. We are in a time when families have no way of working “said Linda Rodríguez, vice president of the … Read more
The city’s Health Department has released new death figures from the coronavirus including a new number of nearly 4,000 deaths that had not been counted as victims of the pandemic. Added the new figure to those that already existed, the death toll in the city exceeds 10,000 victims. Of these “new” deaths included in the … Read more