The mayor responds in harsh terms to revealed reports that Texas Gov. Gregg Abott would resume busing asylum seekers to New York City and other cities across the nation. In a statement, Adams said the Texas governor is purposely selecting five cities that are led by African-American mayors. Adams added that despite Abbott’s “inhumane actions,” … Read more
If you owe the city money for water consumption and don’t want to pay with interest, there is still time to take advantage of an opportunity that started in January of this year. And it is that Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday the extension of the amnesty program for all debtors until May 31. … Read more
According to the most recent analysis by the entities Alternative Transportation and Families for Safer Streets, 51 individuals have lost their lives in the city in this first quarter of the year due to traffic accidents. The majority of cases are in Queens, with 18 deaths. “Sometimes it’s part that one is to blame and … Read more
One of the most iconic buildings in the world turns 92. The Empire State Building opened its doors to the public on May 1, 1931, the tallest skyscraper in the world at the time. “Throwing me a party,” read a message on social networks on the Empire State Building account. Throwing myself a party pic.twitter.com/KS37tW0zLI … Read more
Karina Tiburcio has participated in the half marathon and explains: “You have to run it to feel it. You feel like your strength is gone and suddenly people are yelling at you and coming out of somewhere, very exciting!” Despite the weather forecast, the day was perfect for running! This was stated by several of … Read more
Hundreds of people gathered in Lower Manhattan on Saturday to help in the fight against pancreatic cancer. The march was organized by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network PurpleStride at Pier 17. They emceed “News All Day” host Ruschell Boone, who is recovering from his own battle with pancreatic cancer. Ruschell Boone and her husband Tod … Read more
Councilors from the Government Operations and Immigration committees held a lengthy hearing on a series of proposed legal measures for the five boroughs and resolutions to be adopted to address the challenges of the continued influx of asylum seekers. Members heard testimony from dozens of crisis organizations and city agency officials about their work to … Read more
After a month’s delay, state legislators and Governor Hochul reached a tentative budget. And they are expected to work over the weekend to define the new spending plan. State lawmakers are due to meet next week to vote on it. The budget is almost 230 billion dollars. includes: Increase in the minimum wage in the … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing Covid-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers. Persons traveling to the United States will be considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the first dose. This applies to both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in travelers vaccinated after August 16, 2022, when the bivalent formulation first became available. It … Read more
A mother and her two daughters died in a fire in Brooklyn. The fire was in a third-floor apartment at about 5 am Friday at 587 Gates Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The mother and two children were pronounced dead at Woodhull University Hospital. The mother was 40 years old and the daughters were 8 and 10. … Read more