A training program in the Bronx is creating job opportunities for local residents. The organization’s Culinary Education and Employment Center has trained 1,600 students for careers in the food industry. Councilwoman Amanda Farías was making an iced latte at Allie’s Place. The three-day barista program teaches participants how to make all the drinks you’d typically … Read more
The growing wave of fires produced by lithium-ion batteries is increasingly out of control in the city. So far this year, there are already five deaths related to one of these batteries and there have been 59 fires. But what exactly is causing so many fires? “No battery explodes unless you put the charger other … Read more
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs launches the “We Love New York Immigrants” campaign. Several events taking place from Monday through June 30 are part of Immigrant Heritage Week, a time to recognize the countless contributions of diverse communities to the city. The office has published a series of 25 illustrations highlighting various immigrant enclaves … Read more
Two men have been arrested on charges they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government, and more than three dozen Chinese national police officers have been charged with using the networks. social networks to harass dissidents within the United States, the Justice Department reported Monday. The … Read more
Republicans upset with the indictment against Donald Trump have escalated their war against the prosecutor who indicted him, trying to embarrass him on his own turf in part by falsely portraying New York City as a place overrun with crime. The House Judiciary Committee, led by Congressman Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican and staunch Trump … Read more
María Elena Flores, an undocumented immigrant and single mother of five, including a newborn, told us she was shocked when the department of homeless services notified her that she had to vacate the shelter where she has been living for several months. “I felt sad, on the streets, with my five children, because it is … Read more
More than 20 state and local officials sent a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan asking him to cancel a hearing scheduled for Monday on violent crime in the city. That hearing will focus on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who charged former President Donald Trump with 34 felony counts earlier this month. … Read more
Ramón Armand acknowledges that he is committing a dangerous imprudence when he crosses Broadway Avenue in the middle in his wheelchair. The distance from corner to corner on this block, he says, is too great in his Elmhurst neighborhood. “There are many cars here and there is no crossing. Look, the corner is over there … Read more
President Joe Biden will receive his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, next Thursday, the White House announced this Friday, stressing that the Latin American country is a “key” partner. During their meeting at the White House, as a statement added, the two presidents will talk about how their respective countries can deepen their “strong” bilateral relationship … Read more
After last Sunday, the Plaza Tonatiuh, a community market in Sunset Park was dismantled by the authorities, the area councilor, Alexa Avilés, says she wants to find a solution to help the vendors. The incident is the latest in a dispute between local authorities and unlicensed street vendors. Councilman Aviles. “We want to find a … Read more