%20ES%20MN%20Noise%20Pollution%20CG_128262839_3600 "They will vote on a law to punish excessive noise from vehicles and motorcycles")
“Awful. Music, mufflers, cars. “Everything is horrible,” said Eva Serrelles, a resident of Washington Heights. -And that is at any time? “Any time”. Noises of all kinds are heard throughout New York day and night and contribute to noise pollution. Precisely, to reduce the deafening sounds that come from cars and motorcycles, the Municipal Council … Read more
Fifth Avenue will be vehicle-free again today to welcome the crowds visiting the area for New Year’s Eve celebrations. From 48th Street to 57th Street, Fifth Avenue is open for pedestrians to walk, view the tree, and enjoy the holiday season. This is a measure that is part of a partnership between the Department of … Read more
“Holiday Lights” is a beautiful tradition that takes place every year at the Bronx Zoo, for the enjoyment of adults and children. During the nights, the zoo comes alive with holiday cheer and a variety of immersive light shows and custom-designed animals throughout the park. This year, visitors will experience new exhibits showcasing wildlife from … Read more
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Loudly, dozens of protesters, ordinary New Yorkers and elected officials joined together to demand that the state legislature pass six bills that would force the rich, the very rich and multi-millionaires to pay more taxes. The extra money would be included in the 2024 state budget. “Unfortunately, we are living in a time where there … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams unveils a new plan to improve safety at thousands of intersections across the five boroughs, seeking to reduce the number of road deaths that continue to rise nationwide. Under the program, current efforts will be doubled, making improvements to at least two thousand intersections per year. Of those intersections, one thousand will … Read more
Environmental advocates rallied in support of state legislation that would make big oil companies pay for climate change projects in New York. “The climate damages are too staggering, the costs are too enormous. too much to be born by taxpayers alone,” said Blair Horner, director of New York Public Interest Research Group. “When you make … Read more
%20MTA%20Slow%20Buses%20CG_128196729_518 "Bus users: some agree about how slow it is, others satisfied")
“I walk to work and I get there before them,” Luis Pinales said of the MTA buses. According to an analysis by the AMNY newspaper, buses operated by the MTA, or the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, traversed the streets of the Big Apple at a snail’s pace during the first 10 months of the year at … Read more
Veteran CBS journalist Pablo Guzmán has died. Guzmán was 73 years old. The reporter was known for covering stories from around the city, whether crime, politics or courts. The CBS network posted a message on social media about Guzmán’s death. “Sad news to share: we mourn the loss of Pablo Guzmán, a legendary voice of … Read more
At Penn Station, the festive spirit of Thanksgiving is in the air, with thousands of people arriving and leaving the city. In the middle of the crowd, we met Christina Turcios, a third-year literature student at SUNY Albany, who undertook a more than four-hour train and bus journey from Albany to reunite with her family. … Read more
Bryant Park’s ‘Winter Village’ is a European-inspired open-air market, with a variety of shops and businesses where you can purchase products and items made by artisans from New York and around the world. Stores are located in custom-designed “jewel box” kiosks along the promenades, plazas and terraces of Bryant Park. One of the biggest attractions … Read more