Half of working-age New Yorkers, nearly three million people, do not earn enough money to cover their basic needs, according to a latest study on the cost of living in the Big Apple released today. The report, prepared by the organization United Way of New York City, highlights that living conditions have deteriorated in the … Read more
The series of works called “a story of all of us” explores various events in the history of Puerto Rico. “So, visually I have this piece here that represents the Old Griot, and then the other pieces that are going to be observed are related to what is suggested here with the dates of historical … Read more
A new fire caused by the explosion of a lithium-ion battery not only engulfed this business, but spread upward, leaving several families homeless, in a mixed-use building. Mary, a neighbor of said property, tells how she lived it: “Scared and all that, but thank God it didn’t happen seriously.” According to the city’s Fire Department, … Read more
Through an altar with messages of love, balloons and white flowers, the Mount Hope community honors the life of little Gioser Luis Féliz, a Bronx resident murdered in the Dominican Republic last Wednesday. Sergio Luis Féliz, father of the minor, tells what he experienced in the moments before the fatal outcome: “From the airport because … Read more
Car-free streets return to the Big Apple, as part of the Earth Day celebration. This is the largest event that has been held since the beginning of this program. Many areas of the city will be closed to vehicular traffic. Each car-free sector will have activities such as live music, shows, games and workshops. Open … Read more
“We are very excited to be in our new home…” The non-profit community health center, Center for Comprehensive Health Practice, located in East Harlem for almost 6 decades, has a new home, something that without a doubt for its medical director, Dr. Mariely Fernández, is a great achievement. Dr. Mariely Fernández, CCHP Medical Director explains: … Read more
“Washington Heights is doing the right thing…” So says Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, other elected officials and neighborhood groups, as well as environmental groups, gathered outside this Washington Heights residential complex. They ask Mayor Adams not to compromise on the implementation of the so-called Local Law 97, which requires most buildings larger than 25,000 … Read more
A minor is injured after a shooting in which another minor was arrested for shooting a uniformed officer. The events occurred in the Bronx. The incident took place around 11 pm Friday at 1527 Morris Ave., in the Concourse Village area. Police officers arrived at the scene and found a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot … Read more
The subway had a record number of passengers in times of pandemic on Thursday, reaching the figure of 4 million passengers, according to the MTA. “Yesterday, 4 million people traveled by subway, the highest number since the start of the pandemic. “Whether you’ve been riding with us all this time or just recently returned to … Read more
In order to prevent prescription and over-the-counter drugs from falling into the hands of children, or being stolen by unscrupulous people and then sold on the streets, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric González urged residents of the county to deliver them and get rid of them if they were already expired or no longer used. “It … Read more