Entering the Nuyorican Poets Café is entering a special universe, full of magic, possibilities and, above all, a lot of culture. It was created 50 years ago by the Puerto Rican writer and poet Miguel Algarín, from the living room of his apartment in the East Village and as his audience and the Nuyorican movement … Read more
Two men die in Brooklyn after being shot in the head. The incident occurred on Sunday around 10:30 p.m. in the building located at 1418 Brooklyn Avenue in East Flatbush. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers found a 47-year-old man and a 27-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the head and torso, lying in … Read more
As the Adams administration prepares to open a temporary shelter for asylum seekers at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, the Fire Department is raising concerns about fire safety at the site. According to the New York Post, fire inspectors who were at the federally owned airfield say the fire hydrants are too far away and … Read more
%20ES%20MN%20Asylulm%20Seekers%20plane%20ticket%20CG_127910570_1004 "Ecuadorian Antonio Padilla’s Frustrated American Dream: The Difficulty of Seeking Asylum in NY")
Carrying a suitcase full of dreams and hopes that did not materialize, Ecuadorian Antonio Padilla returns to his country after four months seeking asylum in NY. “Many dreams, hopes, but now… this is practically a frustrated dream,” Padilla said. -Because? “One comes with the illusion… that one can do many things and the truth is … Read more
 "11 Years After Hurricane Sandy: Remembering the Devastation and Urgent Need for Climate Action")
Today marks 11 years since Hurricane Sandy hit the city. Over the course of 48 hours, wind, rain and water destroyed about 300 homes and damaged thousands more. Hundreds of thousands of residents were left without power. Sandy caused an estimated $19 billion in damage and loss of economic activity throughout the city. It also … Read more
%20Mn%20Day%20of%20the%20Dead%20Launch%20CG_127908783_318 "Catrinas Monumental Atlixquense and Las Cuatro Catrinas Monumentales: A Colorful Celebration of Day of the Dead in Times Square")
Starting this Saturday, six catrinas look impressive and colorful in the heart of Times Square. They are the protagonists of the exhibition Catrina Monumental Atlixquense and Las Cuatro Catrinas Monumentales, pieces that for the first time left Puebla, Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead here in New York. During the opening of the … Read more
There are many options that New Yorkers have to enjoy the Halloween festivities with the family. One of them is BOO AT THE ZOO, at the Bronx Zoo, which ends this Sunday, October 29. The event will feature a costume parade that will also feature Halloween-themed stilt walkers and puppets; pumpkin carving experts showing off … Read more
A survey of two thousand restaurant workers reveals disturbing data on racial discrimination, sexual harassment and wage theft, in addition to a constant lack of staff in the industry. It is the largest post-pandemic survey of its kind, interviewing more than two thousand tip-dependent workers across the country. The results show that, here in New … Read more
November is domestic or family violence awareness month, a scourge that claims hundreds of lives each year in New York. Jen is one of thousands of New Yorkers who have experienced stalking and domestic violence. She asked us to hide her identity, but she bravely told us about a state program that, she says, saved … Read more
Today is the anniversary of an icon of the city and the world. We are referring to the Statue of Liberty, which is turning 137 years old. On this day, in 1886, the emblematic monument was inaugurated in New York Harbor. The statue was a gift from France to the United States for inspiring democracy, … Read more