Activists and public transportation users gathered in front of the MTA offices to protest against the proposed increase in subway and bus fares. The current fare of $2.75 would potentially rise to $2.90, a change that Mayra Aldaz believes would disproportionately affect those with lower incomes. Aldaz, a member of the Riders Alliance, expressed concern … Read more
Underwater Noises Detected in Search for Missing Submersible The Coast Guard reported this morning that a Canadian plane detected underwater noises while searching for the small submersible that disappeared as it plunged towards the wreck of the Titanic. The search for the missing submersible, named Titan, continues, but the ship has not yet been found. … Read more
Car Crash into Manhattan Store Leaves Four Injured Manhattan, NY – In a shocking incident that unfolded yesterday evening, a driver crashed his car into the windows of a store in Manhattan, leaving four people injured. The cause of the crash remains unclear, leaving authorities puzzled. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. outside Chelsea … Read more
New York City’s housing authority, NYCHA, has announced a $1.5 billion investment plan to demolish and rebuild two substandard public housing complexes in Manhattan. The Fulton and Elliot-Chelsea Homes housing complexes have long been in need of improvement, and this plan aims to address the issues faced by the residents. The housing authority, in collaboration … Read more
Emilio Sosa, a renowned costume designer, has achieved great success in his career, dressing 94 actors for five Broadway productions this season with a total of 450 costumes. Sosa, who started drawing costumes in the South Bronx, never imagined that his designs would reach such heights. “I never dreamed of it, but I am experiencing … Read more
The Empire State Building observatory has once again been named the top attraction in the United States for the second consecutive year. Not only that, but it also ranks fifth in the world, according to Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ 2023 platforms. This prestigious recognition is determined by the opinions of travelers collected over the course of a … Read more
Title: YMCA Offers Free Lifeguard Certification to Address Lifeguard Crisis in New York City Date: June 20, 2023 In April, 19-year-old Luis Cueto successfully completed the lifeguard course at the YMCA, and he is now working part-time as a lifeguard at the YMCA center in Arverne, located in the Rockaways, Queens. The center pays lifeguards … Read more
Severe thunderstorms moving into the New York area have caused significant delays at airports in the region. On Friday morning, ground stops were ordered for flights to LaGuardia and Newark airports, and these delays were still in effect as of noon. At JFK airport, there are currently delays of over two hours on average. The … Read more
Title: Sandra Pérez Becomes First Hispanic Executive Director of NYC Pride Subtitle: Inspiring Change and Celebrating Diversity in the LGBTQIA+ Community Date: June 18, 2023 Sandra Pérez has made history as the first Hispanic executive director of NYC Pride, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQIA+ rights and organizing events such as the renowned Pride … Read more
Rita Martinez, a teacher, and the principal of a middle school in Texas, who came to the city with 13 students on a trip, were worried this Friday not knowing if they would be able to sleep at home or in an airport. His flight with a layover in Dallas was delayed by an hour, … Read more