MTA: Holiday Sale of Subway Collectibles

MTA: Holiday Sale of Subway Collectibles

After the success of its sales in 2021 and 2022, New York City Transit will once again have a pop-up store of souvenirs and collectibles on December 13, 14 and 15. New York City Transit notes that you can purchase perfectly imperfect items (in good condition but with some damage) – subway signs, handholds, and … Read more

A fishmonger’s customer is shot in the face in Manhattan

A fishmonger’s customer is shot in the face in Manhattan

In events that are still the subject of investigation, early Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old man was shot in the face inside the Seafood King fish shop, on the corner of Broadway Street and West 163rd Street, according to authorities. . The victim, who has not yet been identified, suffered a gunshot wound to his left … Read more

New Yorkers weigh in on the decision to revoke the mayor’s powers

New Yorkers weigh in on the decision to revoke the mayor’s powers

Starting in the summer of 2022, Mayor Adams asked to have emergency powers, in order to manage contracts quickly and respond to emergency cases, such as the increase in immigrants arriving in the city, among others. The municipal comptroller has denounced that a good part of the processes did not adhere to the established regulations, … Read more

They will vote on a law to punish excessive noise from vehicles and motorcycles

They will vote on a law to punish excessive noise from vehicles and motorcycles

“Awful. Music, mufflers, cars. “Everything is horrible,” said Eva Serrelles, a resident of Washington Heights. -And that is at any time? “Any time”. Noises of all kinds are heard throughout New York day and night and contribute to noise pollution. Precisely, to reduce the deafening sounds that come from cars and motorcycles, the Municipal Council … Read more

Fifth Avenue opens a pedestrian zone during the Christmas season

Fifth Avenue opens a pedestrian zone during the Christmas season

Fifth Avenue will be vehicle-free again today to welcome the crowds visiting the area for New Year’s Eve celebrations. From 48th Street to 57th Street, Fifth Avenue is open for pedestrians to walk, view the tree, and enjoy the holiday season. This is a measure that is part of a partnership between the Department of … Read more

Places to visit in your free time in New York City

Places to visit in your free time in New York City

“Holiday Lights” is a beautiful tradition that takes place every year at the Bronx Zoo, for the enjoyment of adults and children. During the nights, the zoo comes alive with holiday cheer and a variety of immersive light shows and custom-designed animals throughout the park. This year, visitors will experience new exhibits showcasing wildlife from … Read more

The Nostalgia Train is back: Saturday routes in December

The Nostalgia Train is back: Saturday routes in December

As has been customary in recent years, this holiday season the city’s Transit Museum continues the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides on R1/9 train cars from the 1930s. The train will depart the 2nd Avenue station on the F line in lower Manhattan beginning this Saturday, December 2. The so-called “Holiday Nostalgia Train” will … Read more

Pianist Arturo O’Farrill and the Pleneros de la 21 will open Christmas

Pianist Arturo O’Farrill and the Pleneros de la 21 will open Christmas

The Latin jazz led by the pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill and thebomba and plena (musical genres from Puerto Rico) performed by the Pleneros de la 21, a well-known group formed in New York, will come together to celebrate the beginning with a great party of Christmas. “Una Navidad Nuyorkina” is presented this December 2 … Read more

Renovated entrances to Penn Station inaugurate

Renovated entrances to Penn Station inaugurate

The Penn Station entrance here on 32nd Street and Seventh Avenue has a new face and this remodeling increases its entrance capacity by 50% and now, in addition, it will be fully accessible to everyone. Just before this week of travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, Penn Station reopens its entrance on Seventh Avenue, now completely … Read more

Officials highlight what NYC has done for asylum seekers

Officials highlight what NYC has done for asylum seekers

This Thursday, municipal officials reported that with the support of the federal government and through its help center for asylum applications, in the last year and a half they have managed 10 thousand applications for asylum, TPS and work authorizations. “No one has done more for asylum seekers, for immigrants, for immigrants than the city … Read more