Syriza defeated, Greece turns the page Tsípras

Syriza defeated, Greece turns the page Tsípras

White shirt and red rose in hand, Aléxis Tsípras showed up on Sunday morning all smiles to vote in a school in the Athenian popular district of Kypséli, where the Greek Prime Minister still lives, having always refused to move under the gold of the Republic after his party’s historic victory four years ago. But … Read more

Ecuadorian artist fills Elmhurst hospital with color

Ecuadorian artist fills Elmhurst hospital with color

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

Why are rents going down in New York City?

Why are rents going down in New York City?

The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to the urban economy and, therefore, to the real estate industry. Well, there are records that indicate that there are now more apartments available. Some residents in El Barrio, East Harlem, attribute it to the lack of employment caused by the health crisis: “Yes, everyone is leaving. … Read more

They celebrate the Day of the Dead in a Brooklyn cemetery

They celebrate the Day of the Dead in a Brooklyn cemetery

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

New Yorkers form long lines to vote early NYC

New Yorkers form long lines to vote early NYC

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

‘Early voting’ begins Saturday in NYC

‘Early voting’ begins Saturday in NYC

“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

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