 "11 Years After Hurricane Sandy: Remembering the Devastation and Urgent Need for Climate Action")
Today marks 11 years since Hurricane Sandy hit the city. Over the course of 48 hours, wind, rain and water destroyed about 300 homes and damaged thousands more. Hundreds of thousands of residents were left without power. Sandy caused an estimated $19 billion in damage and loss of economic activity throughout the city. It also … Read more
%20Mn%20Day%20of%20the%20Dead%20Launch%20CG_127908783_318 "Catrinas Monumental Atlixquense and Las Cuatro Catrinas Monumentales: A Colorful Celebration of Day of the Dead in Times Square")
Starting this Saturday, six catrinas look impressive and colorful in the heart of Times Square. They are the protagonists of the exhibition Catrina Monumental Atlixquense and Las Cuatro Catrinas Monumentales, pieces that for the first time left Puebla, Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead here in New York. During the opening of the … Read more
There are many options that New Yorkers have to enjoy the Halloween festivities with the family. One of them is BOO AT THE ZOO, at the Bronx Zoo, which ends this Sunday, October 29. The event will feature a costume parade that will also feature Halloween-themed stilt walkers and puppets; pumpkin carving experts showing off … Read more
A survey of two thousand restaurant workers reveals disturbing data on racial discrimination, sexual harassment and wage theft, in addition to a constant lack of staff in the industry. It is the largest post-pandemic survey of its kind, interviewing more than two thousand tip-dependent workers across the country. The results show that, here in New … Read more
November is domestic or family violence awareness month, a scourge that claims hundreds of lives each year in New York. Jen is one of thousands of New Yorkers who have experienced stalking and domestic violence. She asked us to hide her identity, but she bravely told us about a state program that, she says, saved … Read more
Today is the anniversary of an icon of the city and the world. We are referring to the Statue of Liberty, which is turning 137 years old. On this day, in 1886, the emblematic monument was inaugurated in New York Harbor. The statue was a gift from France to the United States for inspiring democracy, … Read more
Classical and Mexican folk music, dance and acrobatics are some elements of the theatrical work, Day of the Dead Live, which commemorates the cultural celebration of the Day of the Dead. Juanita Cárdenas, Artistic Director of Day of the Dead Live describes it this way: “It has many visual elements that are exciting for the … Read more
Venezuelan Ana Pineda lived in Spain and arrived in New York 6 months ago. The idea of living in tents seems very bad to him. “I don’t know what they should do, but not in a tent…no, it’s not good. No one, which is no one, the very strong cold…, with a tent no one … Read more
Residents of Upper Manhattan will have a large cultural center with a theater included, among other spaces. It will be directed by immigrants in order to make their stories known through art. The project is under construction thanks to private funds, the support of non-profit organizations, local and state governments, and also artists like Lin-Manuel … Read more
People of different faiths gathered for a prayer vigil for asylum seekers. They showed a united front, calling on Mayor Eric Adams to stop his efforts to suspend the city’s legal right to housing. That prayer vigil took place at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Those gathered announced unity in the commitment … Read more