%20es%20Bk%20Dusk%20and%20Darkness%20Campaign%20CG_127963303_223 "Mayor Adams Launches “Dusk and Darkness” Campaign to Enhance Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety")
Mayor Adams’ administration kicked off its annual “Dusk and Darkness” public safety campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists during autumn and winter nights, since this is the time of year when traffic deaths increase. “Today we are here wholeheartedly calling on drivers during this period, when … Read more
 "New York City Council Approves Law Requiring Restaurant Chains to Label High-Sugar Foods")
The New York City Council approved a law this Thursday that requires restaurant chains with fifteen or more locations to mark foods that have a large amount of sugar with a specific icon. Specifically, these chains must be guided by the levels of added sugar recommended by the US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) or … Read more
At the emblematic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, a great celebration for the Day of the Dead was held from its historic chapel. The family celebration was an opportunity to remember those who are no longer with flowers, food, letters and other offerings. “It is a very nice tradition of Mexicans that several of us, being … Read more
%20Sandy%20Anniversary%20Alerts%20CG_127920666_1555 "New Yorkers Can Now Receive Emergency Alerts via Text Message with Notify NYC ESP")
Carlos Polanco lives in Coney Island and remembers that 11 years ago there was no information at hand to know what to do in case of emergencies. Marking the 11th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city has taken steps to ensure New Yorkers are prepared for any situation. From now … Read more
Police fatally shoot the alleged perpetrator of a double homicide that occurred in Brooklyn on Sunday. According to the NYPD, this morning, shortly after 7 am, uniformed officers identified the vehicle of Jason Pass, identified as the main suspect in fatally shooting two men. When Pass exited the vehicle, he attempted to flee while holding … Read more
_127935210_213489 "The Vibrant and Cultural Celebration of Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue Halloween Parade")
Thousands of people gathered around Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue to witness the varied and original costumes, which reveal all the imagination and creativity of those who enjoy this party. There was no shortage of samba, vampires, skulls or the popular catrinas. Creepy costumes, floats and, of course, a zombie performance of “Thriller.” The annual “Thriller” performance … Read more
Entering the Nuyorican Poets Café is entering a special universe, full of magic, possibilities and, above all, a lot of culture. It was created 50 years ago by the Puerto Rican writer and poet Miguel Algarín, from the living room of his apartment in the East Village and as his audience and the Nuyorican movement … Read more
Two men die in Brooklyn after being shot in the head. The incident occurred on Sunday around 10:30 p.m. in the building located at 1418 Brooklyn Avenue in East Flatbush. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers found a 47-year-old man and a 27-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the head and torso, lying in … Read more
As the Adams administration prepares to open a temporary shelter for asylum seekers at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, the Fire Department is raising concerns about fire safety at the site. According to the New York Post, fire inspectors who were at the federally owned airfield say the fire hydrants are too far away and … Read more
%20ES%20MN%20Asylulm%20Seekers%20plane%20ticket%20CG_127910570_1004 "Ecuadorian Antonio Padilla’s Frustrated American Dream: The Difficulty of Seeking Asylum in NY")
Carrying a suitcase full of dreams and hopes that did not materialize, Ecuadorian Antonio Padilla returns to his country after four months seeking asylum in NY. “Many dreams, hopes, but now… this is practically a frustrated dream,” Padilla said. -Because? “One comes with the illusion… that one can do many things and the truth is … Read more