Coinciding with mental health month, Councilor Carmen De La Rosa continues to try to strengthen the emotional health and well-being of the communities in this sector. The streets of Washington Heights were seen on Saturday as a united community walked to communicate the importance of good mental health. It is the first version of this … Read more
The Dutchman, Max Verstappen, showed the reason why he won the world title twice, by rising from ninth place at the start to win the Miami Grand Prix, the fifth round of the Formula 1 World Championship, ahead of his Mexican teammate Sergio Perez. Perez was the first to start, while Verstappen settled for ninth … Read more
This Sunday morning an increase in traffic in the city is expected because many streets will be available only for bicycles. Cyclists from across the city and around the world ride the annual five-borough tour. As usual, this event is held every year on the first Sunday of May. Cyclists go through all the neighborhoods, … Read more
At 37, William sleeps in the park in front of the city hall. He tells that during his adolescence he was an outstanding athlete, however, between the ages of 20 and 30 his mental health deteriorated and he now lives on the streets. Today William says that he would like help to change his situation. … Read more
From training uniformed officers to housing immigrants, the NYPD training center in Gramercy Park became a temporary shelter for a hundred grateful asylum seekers like Brian Meléndez early Friday morning. “They are giving us help, a bed, a bathroom, a shower, food and soon something better. That is what they have told us,” said Meléndez. … Read more
Early in the morning, several construction workers arrived at a parking lot located at 220 9th Street, in the East Village, to inspect the repairs that it needs. “Clearly it has to be inspected and repaired, but I don’t know about this one because I’ve never seen it,” explained Wilmer, one of the workers. – … Read more
With 16 white hard hats on the altar of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, we honored the lives of the construction workers who lost their lives in our city in the past year. “We are here to give a good memorial to Mr. Jeremy Rozan, he was 34 years old, I knew him for almost five years … Read more
Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe and be protected, Governor Kathy Hochul began by saying this Wednesday before a room full of supporters and other authorities such as Mayor Eric Adams and several prosecutors. “In total we will invest 772 million dollars in public safety, the first time in history with a holistic vision … Read more
Every Tuesday, Ramona Garcia comes early to the sports center at The Armory in Washington Heights because she doesn’t want to miss the fitness class she gets through the Seniors Aim High program. “And this is a program that has helped me a lot physically because I am a sick person, with many muscular problems,” … Read more
During rush hour, as people approach the subway station, peeling paint from the ceiling and train tracks may be the last thing on your mind. But a group protesting Tuesday says maybe you should. “There are a lot of things that are wrong for the health of this community,” Councilwoman Sandy Nurse said. Elected officials, … Read more