Young Latina wins a place in prestigious national program

Anya Graciela says that during the two years of the pandemic she was unable to do what she had always dreamed of: acting. But from that test he learned something and wrote his first short film about the difficulties that young people go through in times of COVID. “I felt more independent and the pandemic … Read more

NYC on Wheels with the 5-County Bike Tour

This Sunday the annual five borough bike tour returns. Dozens of streets are closed to make way for 32,000 cyclists who cycle through the city to raise funds for charity. RELATED STORIES: The event is being held in normal capacity for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Cyclists ride 40 miles to … Read more

Sikh community paraded through the streets of Manhattan

The annual Sikh Cultural Day parade resumed its celebrations of the community’s religion and culture after two years of inactivity due to the pandemic. Sikhism is one of the most popular religions in a certain region of the world. RELATED STORIES: Hundreds of people watched as floats, flag wavers and musicians filled parts of Midtown … Read more

They inaugurate an ecological terrace in a Staten Island building

A new ecological terrace opens its doors on Staten Island and will provide organic products to New Yorkers. This Tuesday, Mayor Adams was present during the opening ceremony. Tomatoes and tarragón are just some of the vegetables and fruits that grow on the roof of this new office building. All proceeds will go to two … Read more

NYC will continue to sell alcoholic beverages ‘to go’

Alcoholic beverages ‘to go’ return to city businesses, as part of the new state budget. State authorities say that wine and alcoholic beverages must be ordered together with what they call a “substantial meal.” The concept of “substantial foods” has to do with the size of the portion and includes entrees, side dishes and appetizers. … Read more

Jet Blue Airlines will hire 5,000 employees in NYC

JetBlue will hire about 5,000 employees in New York City this year as part of a “workforce partnership” with the mayor, the company said Monday. The airline, which currently operates some 200 daily flights from the city, will expand its offer to 300 daily flights for the summer. JetBlue already employs more than 8,000 people … Read more

Youth join forces to clean up graffiti in Jackson Heights

Although she is not an expert, Ashley Pereira gave free rein to her creativity and covered the graffiti that was damaging a wall located right in front of her school: “I feel happy because my community is clean and that when you can come here, you can see that we did this job where everything … Read more

Spring Blooms in NYC with the Macy’s Flower Show

One of the most anticipated spring events in the city returns to Herald Square in Manhattan. The traditional Macy’s Flower Show will kick off this Sunday. Visiting people in Herald Square. – The flagship store will have flower arrangements throughout the store and in all its windows. New to the show this year will be … Read more

Rockefeller Center prepares its roller skating rink

And Rockefeller Center’s historic ice skating rink gets a makeover, and just in time for this spring. Skating rink at Rockefeller Center. – The place is now ready to be transformed into a roller skating rink, with the arrival of the so-called Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palacewhich will be open to the public from April to … Read more

music and art for lovers

And this news is for all those singles who have in mind a romantic date with a cultural touch. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) is offering live music, drinks and impromptu dancing as part of its proposal called Date Night. A date night at the MET. – Every Friday and Saturday for the next … Read more