The early voting center, The Armory, in Washington Heights registered long lines. Many waited up to an hour to vote. Among them was Rafael Ceballos: “The time I have to have to vote, I have it, no problem.” This is the first presidential election in which New Yorkers can cast their votes early. The process … Read more
Inside the chapel at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery, Dominican artist Scherezade García places the last details of her latest work of art. Surrounded by the atmosphere of nostalgia, is the installation of an offering in honor of the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead. “The idea of the tradition of celebrating life and honoring … Read more
New York’s theater industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. The Broadway League announced that its theaters will remain behind closed doors until the summer of 2021. Meanwhile, movie theaters in New York City remain unopened. Faced with this bleak outlook, Latino companies that do theater in Spanish are struggling to stay afloat. Whether … Read more
This Sunday, Manhattan was the scene of a series of violent demonstrations in the city. A march in favor of President Trump spread through various parts of the city and some of its participants were caught on video fighting with Black Lives Matter protesters in Times Square. As the levels of violence increased, the police … Read more
Luis Fernando Lechón prepares the painting with which he will give free rein to his imagination. Employees and visitors of Elmhurst Hospital can now paint the mural designed by this Ecuadorian artist. The South American creator himself describes his feelings: “Let’s see if we can finish it. But yes, happy and grateful at the same … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to the urban economy and, therefore, to the real estate industry. Well, there are records that indicate that there are now more apartments available. Some residents in El Barrio, East Harlem, attribute it to the lack of employment caused by the health crisis: “Yes, everyone is leaving. … Read more
The Day of the Dead will be celebrated next weekend, but this Friday an exhibition was inaugurated at the Green-Wood Cemetery, in Brooklyn It is shown by a large altar, designed by the Dominican artist Scherezade Garcia, full of offerings. In this way, the historic national cemetery joins the party that brings together family members … Read more
As of this October 24 and until November 1, the early voting period in New York goes into effect. Long lines and a large influx of voters have been registered during the start of this historic early voting day in the city. In some Latino communities, several people have already exercised their right to vote. … Read more
“I think it is the best thing they have done to give us all these options.” Rosa is one of the voters who plans to exercise her right to vote in the election to elect the next president in the early voting centers, which will be open from this Saturday until November 1. This is … Read more
With ranchero boots, this is how councilman Carlos Menchaca wanted to show his Mexican pride on the day he announced his intention to run for mayor. “What I know in my heart, that immigrants, Latinos, are part of that future and we need a big voice,” Menchaca said. If he succeeds, he would be the … Read more