And like every February 27, Dominicans in New York celebrate their independence. Local leaders, including the city’s mayor, Eric Adams, are expected to; the congressman, Adriano Espaillat, and other representatives such as Carmen de la Rosa and Luis Sepulveda join the celebration. On Friday, the Dominican Officers Organization of New York met to offer its … Read more
With the start of tax filing season, the city government is offering free services for New Yorkers who need help filing. This is how Elina Tatis, senior officer of NYC Free Tax Prep programs explains it: “That they are of high quality prepared by professionals who are certified by the IRS office and these services … Read more
Now that the ferry to Governors Island will operate throughout the year, it will be easier to enjoy the winter village (Winter Village, in English) that has been installed there. 5,000 square foot skating rink. – Service ferry for the winter months began this Monday. This will allow visitors to take advantage of all that … Read more
For Janet Peguero, a 32-year-old Dominican, being the right hand of the Bronx Borough President is a dream come true. “For me this is the ‘American Dream,’ getting to a position where I can be a voice,” Peguero said. This young woman, who at the age of six came from the Dominican Republic to upper … Read more
There are more than sixty-five thousand delivery workers in New York City and one of them is Gustavo Ajche, who has worked delivering food for more than 15 years. Ajche is excited about the new laws that will go into effect in 3 weeks. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: “The bathroom law… transparency in tips too. … Read more
The first baby of the New York City public health system in 2022 was born at NYC Health + Hospitals in Coney Island. Leyla Gessel Tzunun García was born exactly at midnight. “For the third year in a row, NYC Health + Hospitals @ConeyIslandHosp had our #NewYearBaby!” Read a message on social media from the … Read more
New York City got ready to welcome the new year – and say goodbye to another 12 months marked by the pandemic – as it prepared to recapture its New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. And all this at a time when the country tries to be optimistic that the worst of the pandemic … Read more
Almost four times smaller than usual, but Times Square will have a crowd of attendees for the New Year’s celebration. This will be limited to about 15,000 people who, like Edgar, will be here to greet 2022. “To wear a mask and try to keep a little distance, but you have to be together for … Read more
Neighbors, friends and family remembered the Dominican journalist, Miguel A. Melenciano, during a renaming ceremony for a street in Washington Heights. And an act was held to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Melenciano, who, according to the organizers, dedicated his life to improving the life of Dominicans in the city. Now, the … Read more
This Christmas day, Harlem residents received food along with displays of affection and solidarity. Mayor-elect Eric Adams and Reverend Al Sharpton served hot plates of food on the National Action Network. This gesture serves as a reminder that 1.5 million New Yorkers live with hunger and instability that prevents them from acquiring food. Reverend Sharpton … Read more