A family is in mourning after a 12-year-old girl who used a wheelchair died in a house fire in the Bronx. At around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters and Emergency Medical Service workers responded to the call about the fire in a two-story house located at 42-23 Boyd Avenue in the area of Wakefield. The … Read more
Generations of New Yorkers have learned and played at the New York Science Hall in Corona, Queens. One of the most popular attractions is the Science Playground, which recently reopened. The Science Playground first closed in the winter of 2019 for renovations, remained closed due to the pandemic, and then suffered severe damage during flooding … Read more
By signing this agreement, the federal transit administration, the MTA and the state of NY guaranteed the million-dollar funds for the expansion of the Second Avenue Subway line. “Today I have the honor of signing the $3.4 billion financing agreement to expand the subway from Second Avenue to 125th Street. The Q line will also … Read more
Today you will have a good opportunity to eat, drink and have a good time in Brooklyn. El festival Tastes of Brooklyn llega a Carroll Gardens. You’ll be able to try some of the best restaurants and bars in the neighborhood for a good cause. Proceeds are donated to Seeds in the Middle. This organization … Read more
The municipal government and Lyft, the company that owns Citibike, have announced plans for phase 3, with the aim of meeting growing user demand and promoting cycling in the city. This includes doubling the e-bike fleet by the end of next year. “It is good for the city and it is good for the people … Read more
%20ES%20MN%20VZ%20TPS%20Clinic%20CG_127964184_1122 "Venezuelan Immigrants Receive Help with TPS Applications at Catholic Charities")
Venezuelan Angie Viloria arrived early at St. Teresa Catholic Church on the Lower East Side to receive help filling out the TPS application. Viloria has been in NY for about a year and Temporary Protected Status would give him peace of mind for the future. “Yes, we already have a status, a legal status in … Read more
%20es%20Bk%20Dusk%20and%20Darkness%20Campaign%20CG_127963303_223 "Mayor Adams Launches “Dusk and Darkness” Campaign to Enhance Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety")
Mayor Adams’ administration kicked off its annual “Dusk and Darkness” public safety campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists during autumn and winter nights, since this is the time of year when traffic deaths increase. “Today we are here wholeheartedly calling on drivers during this period, when … Read more
%20Sandy%20Anniversary%20Alerts%20CG_127920666_1555 "New Yorkers Can Now Receive Emergency Alerts via Text Message with Notify NYC ESP")
Carlos Polanco lives in Coney Island and remembers that 11 years ago there was no information at hand to know what to do in case of emergencies. Marking the 11th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city has taken steps to ensure New Yorkers are prepared for any situation. From now … Read more
Police fatally shoot the alleged perpetrator of a double homicide that occurred in Brooklyn on Sunday. According to the NYPD, this morning, shortly after 7 am, uniformed officers identified the vehicle of Jason Pass, identified as the main suspect in fatally shooting two men. When Pass exited the vehicle, he attempted to flee while holding … Read more
_127935210_213489 "The Vibrant and Cultural Celebration of Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue Halloween Parade")
Thousands of people gathered around Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue to witness the varied and original costumes, which reveal all the imagination and creativity of those who enjoy this party. There was no shortage of samba, vampires, skulls or the popular catrinas. Creepy costumes, floats and, of course, a zombie performance of “Thriller.” The annual “Thriller” performance … Read more