What you should know Human leptospirosis infections in New York City are largely related to exposure to environments and materials contaminated with rat urine. Six cases have been reported so far in 2024, compared to 24 last year; The total in 2023 was the highest ever recorded in a year by city health officials. In … Read more
NEW YORK – The summer season in New York City is one of the most anticipated of the year because of the wide variety of free events for the whole family. Undoubtedly one of the city’s most popular programs, Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America brings a series of free arts activities … Read more
How far are you willing to commute to get to work? Hairstylist Kaitlin Jorgensen works at a salon on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, but it takes more than just a bus and a train ride for her to get to the office. Her commute also includes a plane ride. “I’m able to take the first … Read more
NEW YORK — The Vessel at Hudson Yards will reopen to the public later in 2024, but there will be some important changes in place aimed at keeping people safe. The structure has been closed since 2021 after a number of people died by suicide at the site. Four people took their lives on the … Read more
What you should know A 42-year-old woman was charged Friday in the deaths of her 5-year-old twin sons in her Bronx home, a case authorities initially attributed to a medical tragedy, saying there were no signs of foul play. Gloria Asamoah, who was arrested Thursday, was charged with charges of first-degree murder (for causing the … Read more
NEW YORK — On Friday, the United States Secret Service, the New York City Police Department and the New York State Unified Judicial System joined forces to announce how they are preparing security ahead of the proceedings legal proceedings in New York City involving former President Donald Trump. “The US Secret Service is prepared to … Read more
NEW YORK — The Vessel at Hudson Yards will reopen to the public later in 2024, but there will be some important changes in place aimed at keeping people safe. The structure has been closed since 2021 after a number of people died by suicide at the site. Four people took their lives on the … Read more
NEW YORK — A Hispanic woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in the Bronx that left the scene after the incident on Friday, according to the New York City Police Department. The victim, identified as Martina Sánchez Alcántara, 75, was crossing the street near the intersection of East 163rd Street and Grand Concourse at … Read more
NEW YORK — He looks like SpongeBob SquarePants and even comes with a maritime nickname, but the NYPD’s new parking enforcement device is something special. The New York City Police are rolling out their new tool aimed at deterring illegal parking and blocked traffic. Called Barnacle, it is used by NYPD traffic crews to monitor … Read more
NEW YORK — This is good news for those looking for a fun, free plan in Spanish this weekend. This is because the Whitney Museum of American Art will offer a free storytelling event in collaboration with the New York Public Library this Sunday, April 14, as part of the museum’s Second Sunday Free Sundays. … Read more