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
Oliver, the youngest of the Cueto Acosta family, of Dominican origin. In March 2022, they traveled to New York after the child began to show unusual symptoms and while here he was diagnosed with a type of pediatric cancer. Thanks to a social worker at the hospital where he was treated, the family learned about … Read more
Police arrest a man after he allegedly attacked two women with a wire-cutting tool near Times Square. Kevin Quillupang faces charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Officers responded Tuesday night to the incident in front of the Row Hotel on Eighth Avenue that is currently used as a shelter for immigrant asylum … Read more
With her hurried pace, María Jacobo doesn’t waste a second to get to work on time, but she says that sometimes the sheets stick to her and she arrives late. María Jacobo, East Harlem resident says: “One arrives late because, one wakes up in the morning the more one falls asleep and wants to take … Read more
Elmhurst hospital receives $17.5 million that will be used for various projects in surgery, the MRI area and the pediatric center. According to the hospital director, this investment will bring a lot of good to the community while patients say that this money is welcome. With this applause, Elmhurst Hospital employees received the announcement of … Read more