Do you remember Flaco, the Eurasian owl who escaped from the zoo and became the most famous escapee in the city? Well, he continues making noise from beyond. “The evidence showed that Flaco consumed a lot, a lot of rat poison,” said Councilman Shaun Abreu. Flaco died from exposure to rodenticides before crashing into a … Read more
_ES_MN_Housing_Crisis_Rally_CLEAN_129486606_1395 "Housing Affordability Crisis in NYC: ‘Yes for Housing’ Coalition Advocates for Policy Reforms")
In recent years, New York City has been immersed in an ever-growing housing affordability crisis That’s why the ‘Yes for Housing’ coalition, made up of more than 120 pro-tenant organizations, met at City Hall on Wednesday to support a series of policy reforms. of housing in the city. “In themselves, they are very old rules, … Read more
Who would think that an envelope could change the destiny of several young people who on Friday found out which residency program they were accepted into. “I’m going to Columbia, and that was my ‘first choice,’ I’m very, very grateful,” said Stephanie Peña, medical student, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “We stayed in … Read more
The recent celebration of the cultural event “Uniting Cultures to the Rhythm of Our Music” by the Dominican American Chamber of Commerce (D/CA) commemorated the independence of the Dominican Republic and had as its main objective to highlight the importance and impact of diversity culture in the city. “We celebrate our heritage, our heart, our … Read more
“They should take us out and put us in a new building, not for immigrants.” This is the reaction of a Harlem resident, who did not want to give her name, following a rumor that a building on the corner of 130th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd could be converted into a shelter … Read more
“This is the place where those dreams are created and become a reality…” Declared by Latin Vogue magazine as the new “King of New York Fashion Week”, Raúl Peñaranda, Colombian-Venezuelan designer, has traced an impressive path from his hometown to the heart of New York’s Fashion District. “I think that what I do does not … Read more
From the moment you open the door of the Little Shop of Kindness or “The Little Shop of Kindness”, it seems that you arrive at a boutique, where you can find everything from shoes, clothes, toys and books and completely free for new residents and lighten their life a little. new life here. This Ecuadorian … Read more
Eating healthy food and getting adequate nutrition is essential to improving a student’s academic performance, which is why the city’s Department of Education is preparing a nutritious menu to welcome students this school year. Elaine Sánchez, school food supervisor in the NYC Department of Education indicates: “Our recipes are prepared, all taking into account all … Read more
“I was little when I liked photography, I went out with my family and took pictures on a camera that my dad had.” Hosbel Hernández, 29, never imagined that he would be able to study what he was passionate about. “Art has changed me a lot, it has helped me to express myself, to do … Read more
Aware that noise can be harmful, Gabriela Ruiz found the group against noise ‘WaHI-Inwood Task Force on Noise’ on social networks, and joined the fight. “To face the impact that noise has in this area of the city, for those of us who live and work here,” Ruiz explained. And while New Yorkers are used … Read more