Elmhurst Hospital Celebrates the Lives of a Dozen Adults Born in its Facilities

Elmhurst Hospital Celebrates the Lives of a Dozen Adults Born in its Facilities

The Elmhurst hospital celebrated the birth of a dozen people, now adults, in its facilities. Among them, employees, the president of the City Council, Adrienne Adams, and also the anchor of our sister network New York 1, Cheryl Wills. The Sign Collado family celebrated with their children, the work of the employees of NYC Health … Read more

Proposal to Prohibit Sales on Brooklyn Bridge and Other NYC Bridges: Impact on Vendors and Community

Proposal to Prohibit Sales on Brooklyn Bridge and Other NYC Bridges: Impact on Vendors and Community

As the day goes by, more and more people arrive at the Brooklyn Bridge and the number of vendors also multiplies. “It doesn’t look good, but one also has to think about the needs of the people who need to survive in this big city,” said Adela Monroy. Precisely due to the number of tourists … Read more

Trash Containerization: Improving Sanitation and Eliminating Rats in NYC

Trash Containerization: Improving Sanitation and Eliminating Rats in NYC

Trash in containers, rather than left in bags on the sidewalk, will soon be the norm not only for businesses in the city, but also for homes with 9 units or less. The mayor at a news conference Wednesday said the changes they’ve made to trash regulations in recent months are working. “Residential garbage containerization … Read more

Mayor Eric Adams Warns of Potential “Lone Wolf” Threats Following Attacks against Israel

Mayor Eric Adams Warns of Potential “Lone Wolf” Threats Following Attacks against Israel

Mayor Eric Adams warned city residents to beware of so-called “lone wolves,” that is, individuals who carry out terrorist actions on their own, following the deadly attacks against Israel by Hamas. During a press conference this Tuesday at City Hall with other officials, Adams said that law enforcement will monitor social media for threats against … Read more

Increasing Homelessness in New York City and Its Impact on the Latino Community

Increasing Homelessness in New York City and Its Impact on the Latino Community

People living on the streets of our city is a reality that thousands of New Yorkers face, including thousands of children and the elderly, and especially affecting the Latino population. Tania Zapata says: “We have too many people arriving, ourselves, many people do not have jobs, in reality the situation is difficult.” Homeless people can … Read more

Massive Fire Engulfs Butcher Shop in the Bronx, Spreading to Multiple Stores

Massive Fire Engulfs Butcher Shop in the Bronx, Spreading to Multiple Stores

A strong fire breaks out in a butcher shop in the Bronx. The fire soon spread to at least five more stores. In images captured by Citizen App you can see the magnitude of the fire. The flames broke out around 4 a.m. at 3117 Bainbridge Avenue, between East 204th and 206th Streets. Up to … Read more

Massive Fire Engulfs Bronx Butcher Shop and Spreads to Nearby Stores – Exclusive Images from Citizen App

Massive Fire Engulfs Butcher Shop in the Bronx, Spreading to Multiple Stores

A strong fire breaks out in a butcher shop in the Bronx. The fire soon spread to at least five more stores. In images captured by Citizen App you can see the magnitude of the fire. The flames broke out around 4 a.m. at 3117 Bainbridge Avenue, between East 204th and 206th Streets. Up to … Read more

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrated with Music, Dance, and Rituals on Randall’s Island

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrated with Music, Dance, and Rituals on Randall’s Island

With songs, drums, dances and rituals hundreds of people celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Randall’s Island. An event that commemorates the resilience and cultural diversity of indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years. “But we are still alive, the spirit does not die, our people are still alive. There are … Read more

Panamanian Folkloric Group Shines at Hispanic Parade on Fifth Avenue

Panamanian Folkloric Group Shines at Hispanic Parade on Fifth Avenue

Valeria Deeb is part of the Panamanian folkloric group from the city. She is one of the dozens of girls and boys who are participating in the Hispanic parade along Fifth Avenue. “I feel very happy because I have this opportunity to be walking in this parade in New York,” says Valeria Deeb. In its … Read more

Jewish Community in New York Stands in Solidarity Amidst Israel’s Conflict: Vigils, Illuminations, and Precautions

Jewish Community in New York Stands in Solidarity Amidst Israel’s Conflict: Vigils, Illuminations, and Precautions

Jews living in New York are shocked and horrified by the conflict in which Israel finds itself immersed, as they watch and wait to see what will happen. The city’s Jewish community stands in solidarity, condemning the violence and loss of life. Dozens of people participated in a vigil last night at Grand Army Plaza … Read more