‘Cleanup Brigades’ in action in Jackson Heights

‘Cleanup Brigades’ in action in Jackson Heights

Dozens of volunteers and neighbors met with officials from the Cleaning, Parks, Transportation, Environmental Protection and Housing Authority departments to celebrate six months of the so-called “City Cleanup Brigades,” which have collected 600,000 garbage bags. in all five boroughs. Among them, 18,000 tons of possessions ruined by Storm Ida, half in Queens. “There are many … Read more

Biden and dozens of other leaders in NY UN Assembly

Biden and dozens of other leaders in NY UN Assembly

For drivers like José, the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly – which took over Midtown East on Monday – has been, since the inauguration, a headache. “It is completely congested. We know that whenever the United Nations week is there, there is always congestion, but add to this the construction and repairs … Read more

The Mexican parade returns to brighten the streets of Manhattan

The Mexican parade returns to brighten the streets of Manhattan

A river of Mexican flags: green, white and red covered Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Many Mexicans proudly celebrated their independence day: “I am from Puebla, from Tulcingo del Valle, to be clear. Very excited today because last year there was no parade, but we are here supporting and always proud to be Mexican “. RELATED … Read more

East Harlem school closes on detection of COVID-19 cases

East Harlem school closes on detection of COVID-19 cases

Public school 79 will be closed starting tomorrow, Monday, the 20th, after a coronavirus outbreak was confirmed among its staff. According to the report, 19 workers have tested positive. RELATED STORIES: Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer said all positive cases are linked to preschool staff. The school will be operating with distance learning and is … Read more

MTA Announces Changes to Line D Service for Brooklyn

MTA Announces Changes to Line D Service for Brooklyn

Starting today and for the next three months, subway users heading south to Brooklyn will find service changes. This is due to the works being carried out by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to protect its infrastructure against future storms. Line D will not operate between Bay 50 Street and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue stations. This … Read more

3-month-old baby dies after being run over in Brooklyn

3-month-old baby dies after being run over in Brooklyn

A three-month-old baby dies and her mother is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in Brooklyn. The incident occurred this Saturday, just after 6 p.m., between Gates and Vanderbilt avenues in the Clinton Hill sector. Authorities reported that a Honda Civic vehicle was going against traffic and collided with another car, hitting … Read more

They donate funds to help immigrants have legal advice

They donate funds to help immigrants have legal advice

Hundreds of families in New York and other parts of the United States will be able to count on free legal help in immigration cases, thanks to a new fund collected by the Hispanic Federation. “It provides legal assistance in immigration cases such as asylum or other humanitarian benefits that immigrants can apply,” explained Yamilka … Read more

200 immigrants acquire citizenship at Lincoln Center

200 immigrants acquire citizenship at Lincoln Center

This Friday morning, the largest naturalization ceremony to date was held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. 200 immigrants from 46 countries naturalized as US citizens on Citizenship Day in New York. To start #ConstitutionWeek the @DHSgov Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas today welcomed 200 #NewUSCitizens originating from 46 countries in the iconic @LincolnCenter of New York, in … Read more

Mexicans in Sunset Park celebrating Independence

Mexicans in Sunset Park celebrating Independence

The Mexican community in Sunset Park celebrates the 211th anniversary of their country’s independence. At six in the afternoon this Wednesday, the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York began the outdoor event with music and dance. Among the presentations were the Mariachi Alvaro Paulino, Grupo Misterio and the Yaocihuatl dance group. Today in the framework … Read more