The outside of the Manhattan Criminal Court heard voices in Spanish from the so-called “deliveristas”. The food delivery men were gathered there to assess the sentence handed down on the thirteenth floor this Thursday: the convicted murderer of the Mexican food delivery man Francisco Villalva Vitinio was sentenced to 41 years in prison or the … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams presented his proposal for the fiscal year with spending controls as a backdrop and with the message of the increasing cost of responding to the constant arrival of asylum seekers in the city. There are almost 107 billion dollars for the year 2024, in which education, health and social services programs are … Read more
Despite the years that have passed, Ralph Muñoz still feels the pain of having lost his 79-year-old mother, who was run over in December 2008. Five years later, his brother Michael was also killed by a car in the streets of NYC. “It’s very difficult, because I’m never going to see them again, I have … Read more
In Harlem, some businesses are suing to stop the state from opening a legal cannabis dispensary on 125th Street. The 125th Street Business District Management Association is seeking to cancel the state’s lease with a store across from the Apollo Theater. In the lawsuit, the group calls the location “irredeemable” due to crime, congestion and … Read more
With the mission of unifying people through Latin music in the capital of the world, Colombian pianist, composer and artistic director Pablo Mayor brought the Folklore Urbano orchestra to life. “This is a multinational band, this is a band that represents New York. It is a band that represents each one of us who contributes … Read more
A Latina has been recognized as the safest driver in our city. Patricia Ramírez has received this appointment by the Taxi and Limousine Commission during a ceremony held this Tuesday, which highlights 500 drivers for its Security Honor Roll. Ramírez is dedicated to picking up passengers for Uber and Lyft and has an impeccable record: … Read more
“It is true that many businesses are only paying the minimum, which is $15 and with inflation now, practically $15 is not enough for anything,” said Beto Miranda. The results of the most recent study of ‘What it costs to live in New York City’ reveal that more than one million households, or almost three … Read more
The MTA announces that the Long Island Rail Road will undergo a renovation plan and infrastructure improvements. The works include rail replacements between the Atlantic Terminal and East New York stations in Brooklyn, and on the Montauk route between Amityville and Babylon. The transit agency has projected new schedules to accommodate the jobs. They will … Read more
At 9 months old, Cooper Burkett was poisoned by lead, present in the paint in his Manhattan apartment. Now at 15, the health effects of him linger. “I have suffered since I was little, I lost the ability to speak and the worst part was that I developed a disorder, I ate the wooden crib, … Read more
With his hands tied, Philip Meyers was taken out of the 68th Barracks on Monday. The Brooklyn resident faces charges in connection with the murder of John Sarquiz. “It is unfortunate, because both parties say, if he walks, he did it, perhaps consciously or not consciously, it is him. There are families that are suffering … Read more