It is a reality in upper Manhattan! Manhattan Community College inaugurated the expansion of its Inwood branch, “CUNY in the Heights”. With this comes more programs and races for the Inwood, Washington Heights and other nearby neighborhoods. “We can help the students who are here, to say ‘yes we can’, they can come back, they … Read more
This place is more than a community refrigerator and pantry, it is a community arts center in Bushwick where neighbors can express their creativity: it is called ‘Collective Focus’. “We are many creative people too, who have a talent or a creative expression, art, painting or acting or music,” explained Briana Calderón, from Collectiv Focus. … Read more
The open streets program will bring big changes to the Jackson Heights neighborhood, according to a new plan from the Department of Transportation. According to Myrna Tinoco, organizer of Amigos del Parque Lineal on Avenida 34: “I think it is a good start but they have removed the barriers and have not changed aspects or … Read more
“We have a very important motto that says: Whoever lives it is who enjoys it.” Just as these women are part of the Barranquilla Carnival in New York City, several cultural and artistic delegations marched in honor of Colombia in the event called Flower Parade, which again took place on the streets of Jackson Heights. … Read more
A married couple of Guatemalan origin went to the polls to vote in advance. They have lived in the city for more than fifty years and believe that security should be a high priority for the next representative candidate. “Very important. You cannot go out, you have to take so many precautions, you have to … Read more
This Friday was a very special day for Alejandro Gómez, an Ecuadorian immigrant who turned 100 years old and, therefore, they gave him a very special cake. “I feel happy and content because I am in this country and you are so kind, all of you,” commented the centenary celebrated. Despite his age, he still … Read more
Gloria Rodríguez says the cost of living has risen dramatically after the pandemic, including rent which is her concern and that of many other New Yorkers. A survey by the Regional Plan Association confirms these fears by indicating that 52 percent of those who participated in the survey say they are dissatisfied with the limited … Read more
This tortilla has a unique flavor and production in New York. And the reason is its essence, the dough is made from different grains of “criollo” corn from various parts of Mexico. “As that flavor that you miss from home he could not find here and it was that nostalgia that made him begin to … Read more
A new poll released this morning reveals that the majority of New Yorkers view the future of the city with less optimism, due to concerns about crime, lack of affordable housing and the pandemic. Regional Plan Association (RPA) survey results show 41% of residents are satisfied with the overall direction of the region, compared to … Read more
Residents of some parts of the city may experience changes in the taste of the drinking water that reaches their homes. However, representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP, for its acronym in English) assure that the water consumption is safe. The earthy taste that can be detected in the water is due to … Read more