New York City Implements Mandatory Organic Waste Separation to Reduce Environmental Harm

New York City Implements Mandatory Organic Waste Separation to Reduce Environmental Harm

José Navarro works at a warehouse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and although he is not required to separate organic waste from plastics and other waste, he does so conscientiously for the well-being of the planet. “Okay, we can all take a little time to get it out, separate it, ‘so’ it’s not that complicated,” Navarro … Read more

National Housing Company Launches Huge Project for 8,000 Residential Villas in Jeddah

National Housing Company Launches Huge Project for 8,000 Residential Villas in Jeddah

Al-Marsad Newspaper: The real estate expert, Eng. Ahmed Al-Faqih, revealed, via a video clip, that the National Housing Company has launched a huge project for residential villas in Jeddah. Al-Faqih said: The National Housing Company will launch a huge project in the coming days, where 8 thousand villas will be offered in the north of … Read more

Non-Profit Organization Citymeals on Wheels Distributes Emergency Food Boxes for Seniors in Extreme Weather Conditions

Non-Profit Organization Citymeals on Wheels Distributes Emergency Food Boxes for Seniors in Extreme Weather Conditions

Oatmeal cookies, wheat cookies, are some of the foods that workers of the non-profit organization, ‘Citymeals on Wheels’, pack as part of their emergency distribution for older adults in preparation for the extreme weather conditions that They happen in the summer. “So that they have food or that box at home for when they can’t … Read more

Improvement in Smoky City Conditions Overnight, but Air Quality Alert Still in Effect: Latest Update from NY1 Meteorologist John Davitt

Improvement in Smoky City Conditions Overnight, but Air Quality Alert Still in Effect: Latest Update from NY1 Meteorologist John Davitt

Smoky or hazy conditions in the city improved considerably overnight and early Friday morning, according to NY1 Meteorologist John Davitt. By 5 a.m., the city’s air quality index across all five boroughs was below 100, and the smell of smoke had dissipated. However, an air quality alert is still in effect as levels are expected … Read more

Free Culinary Training Courses Offered at Allie’s Place Center in Soundview Neighborhood

Free Culinary Training Courses Offered at Allie’s Place Center in Soundview Neighborhood

“My passion is cooking…” A passion that María García continues after learning that at the Allie’s Place Culinary Education and Employment Center, located at 1600 Randall Avenue in the Soundview neighborhood, she could take free training courses in the culinary industry. “This is something very excellent and benefits for which we cannot afford an advanced … Read more

NYC Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Heights Due to Pollution from Canada

NYC Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Heights Due to Pollution from Canada

Luis Díaz, a construction worker, woke up with a scratchy throat, because yesterday, like millions of people, the polluted air from Canada caught him off guard and without a mask… “Yesterday we were working and we thought that something happened here in the city of Manhattan because it was all cloudy and covered up,” Díaz … Read more

Alert for Poor Air Quality in NYC Leads to Closures and Suspensions

Alert for Poor Air Quality in NYC Leads to Closures and Suspensions

The alert for poor air quality in New York City has forced the closure of various places and many activities have been suspended. -The Bronx and Central Park zoos closed. -Also the Queens Zoo, the Prospect Park Zoo and the New York Aquarium. -All Parks Department recreation events have been canceled or postponed, but recreation … Read more

Iconic Music Store Owner in East Harlem, Vicente Barreiro, Passes Away

Iconic Music Store Owner in East Harlem, Vicente Barreiro, Passes Away

Vicente Barreiro, the owner of Casa Latina, the iconic music store in East Harlem, dies. The information about his death was revealed by Jose Calderón of the WKCR FM station, who defined Barreiro as a living encyclopedia, because he knew about music culture and history like no other. For more than 40 years Vicente and … Read more

New York City Covered in Smoke from Canadian Forest Fire

New York City Covered in Smoke from Canadian Forest Fire

Sepia sky and streets with a strangely orange sun. This is what the city looked like this Wednesday while the alert continues for poor air quality, a product of smoke from forest fires in Canada. From Sunset Park in Brooklyn, famous for its views of the Manhattan skyline, it was impossible to make out the … Read more

Poor Air Quality in New York City Continues Due to Smoke from Canadian Wildfires

Poor Air Quality in New York City Continues Due to Smoke from Canadian Wildfires

Poor air quality in the city has continued on Wednesday and will continue through at least Thursday, according to weather reports. “We are in the worst of conditions, but the health and air quality advisory has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, which our teams have been anticipating. “Protect yourself and limit your outdoor activities,” … Read more