The New York City Council overwhelmingly approved a series of measures to make housing subsidy vouchers accessible to more New Yorkers. This as a way to help those who do not have a home, and at the same time, avoid overcrowding in municipal shelters. One of the pieces of legislation would remove a rule that … Read more
The tables were heard rolling and a community was observed smiling big. After thirteen years she reopened the emblematic skate park located under the Brooklyn Bridge, this time under the name Los Arcos. “This place is very important for skating in New York because the history and culture of skating started here,” said Steven Rodriguez, … Read more
With the continued arrival of asylum seekers in our city, Mayor Adams has asked a court to stay the city’s right to housing law. The mayor assures that the current situation is unsustainable for the municipality. On Wednesday, asylum seekers continued to arrive at the Roosevelt Hotel. As hundreds of migrants pour into the city … Read more
 "New York Proclaims Argentine Legacy Day in Celebratory Ceremony")
The city of New York proclaimed on Wednesday the Argentine Legacy Day on each future May 24, in a ceremony held in the financial heart of the city where there was no lack of the albiceleste flag, a couple of tango dancers, tasting of yerba mate and even a ball signed by Leo Messi. On … Read more
Tens of millions of Americans like Monica Castro, heading from LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta, Georgia, are already preparing to travel on Memorial Day weekend, which marks the unofficial start of summer. -How do you do the whole process? Are you coming early to the airport? “Oh no, yes, like two hours before, for whatever reason, … Read more
The new schedules for the NYC Ferry service go into effect this Monday. The ships will have increased seating capacity at times of need and more service to Governor’s Island, including a weekend shuttle service from Pier 11. The most significant schedule changes are in the Rockaways, where evening service is no longer set to … Read more
The municipal government backed down this week in its attempt to house migrants in school gyms. One of these shelters was to open in a Williamsburg school. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política, talked about this controversy with the councilor of that district, Jennifer Gutiérrez, who addressed some issues such as these: Although the … Read more
13-year-old boy who was shot in the head on Staten Island dies. The incident occurred at around four in the afternoon last Friday in a park near the Stapleton Houses neighborhood. The minor was identified as Jamouré Harrell. This afternoon there will be a vigil in his honor. The call is scheduled for 5 pm … Read more
Rosa Garcia, who has been unemployed for four years, attended a job fair at Yankee Stadium, the first to be held in person since the pandemic by the city’s Small Business Services department. “I feel happy to come here, right, they are taking into account the different opportunities that we can have in other types … Read more
A proposal to build a casino near Citi Field in Queens has been blocked for now. The plan requires approval by the state legislature, but Sen. Jessica Ramos has said she has no intention of introducing a bill before the current session in Albany ends in a few weeks. Ramos notes that more than half … Read more