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Thailand Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign: 1 Million Doses Planned

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Thailand Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign: 1 Million Doses Planned

Thailand Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign Thailand is undertaking a large-scale public health ‍initiative ⁣to combat cervical cancer through a nationwide HPV vaccination programme. ‍ the campaign aims ⁤to provide free access to a nine-strain HPV vaccine to a critically important portion of the population. According​ to‍ officials, ⁤the new vaccine offers “more ​thorough protection … Read more

City council examines mayor’s plan for more housing

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City council examines mayor’s plan for more housing

The city council’s land use and zoning committees analyzed the City of Yes for Ciudad del Yes plan this Thursday, proposed by the Adams Administration and which promises to provide a solution to New York’s housing shortage. Meanwhile, this Wednesday, the Fiscal Policy Institute released a new report that echoes the concerns of thousands of … Read more

Historic heat in an autumn with almost no rain; NY drought

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Historic heat in an autumn with almost no rain; NY drought

A combination of high temperatures and little rain has caused drought and wildfires to multiply in both New York and New Jersey this fall and prompted the city’s Mayor’s Office to raise the alert to a level 2 out of 3 overall. . The New York Fire Department (FDNY) has responded to 271 wildfires between … Read more

Hearing to tackle the ‘subway surfing’ problem

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Hearing to tackle the ‘subway surfing’ problem

The New York City Council will hold a hearing this Monday on the subway surfing, or surfing in the subway, which is still a problem throughout the city. Members say they want to better understand why this practice is happening and how agencies are dealing with the problem. A 13-year-old girl was the latest fatality … Read more

New Yorkers express their feelings with sticky notes

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New Yorkers express their feelings with sticky notes

New Yorkers looking to let off steam after last week’s election had a chance to share their feelings by posting sticky notes in a busy subway tunnel. The project was the brainchild of artist Matthew Chavez, who first invited people to leave notes in a corridor between two subway lines after the 2016 elections. “People … Read more

Top Recipe: Surfish Bistro Peruvian Restaurant

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Top Recipe: Surfish Bistro Peruvian Restaurant

This week, we interviewed Miguel Aguilar, from the Surfish Bistro restaurant in Brooklyn, who made a live recipe for us to share with everyone who loves this diverse cuisine, which is characterized by a mixture of indigenous, African, European and Asian influences. “Hello everyone, I’m chef Miguel Aguilar from Surfish Bistro, and this is one … Read more

They discuss congestion pricing on the last day of SOMOS

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They discuss congestion pricing on the last day of SOMOS

On the last day of the annual SOMOS convention in Puerto Rico, the issue of implementing the new tax for southern Manhattan took up much of the debate among the Democrats. The Gov. Kathy Hochul now says she may be willing to cancel the “stop” keeping the so-called congestion tax from coming into effect. But … Read more

Authorities are warning of a fire hazard

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Authorities are warning of a fire hazard

In the middle of the darkness, large flames could be seen among the firefighters who arrived on Friday night to control a forest fire, in the section of the park known as the Nethermead esplanade, in Prospect Park. The Commissioner of the Fire Department, Robert Tucker, ensured that the incident was controlled after several units … Read more

More than a million New Yorkers voted early

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More than a million New Yorkers voted early

“It takes a long time to decide, it’s very difficult these days who to vote for.” Stephanie Ramos was one of thousands of New Yorkers who voted early. Early voting in the city ended on Sunday, and according to the election board report, more than a million New Yorkers voted in the five boroughs. Brooklyn … Read more

‘Running I feel free, like I’m flying’: Marathon

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‘Running I feel free, like I’m flying’: Marathon

With bells and flags from different countries, thousands of fans celebrated the fifty thousand runners who participated in the New York Marathon. “Supports the New York Marathon every year,” says Harlem resident Carmen Orellana. In its 53rd edition, the New York Marathon was broadcast live for the first time on television, radio and digital platforms … Read more