The Hispanic Federation aids immigrants despatched from Texas

The Hispanic Federation is 1 of the companies that has partnered with the city to help immigrants arriving by bus from Texas. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pure Politics, spoke with its president Frankie Miranda. Miranda. – The Hispanic Federation posted a information on social media about immigrants arriving in New York from Texas and … Read more

Why are there so many deaths from traffic accidents in NYC?

The city relaunches a road safety campaign at a time when the number of deaths from traffic accidents is rising. Transportation Commissioner, Ydanis Rodríguez. – On this and other issues of traffic and road arteries, a conversation was held with the commissioner of the Department of Transportation, ydanis rodriguez. –

NYC Care offers affordable health care for the undocumented

More than 100,000 New Yorkers already get affordable health care through the city’s NYC Care program. Undocumented people who do not qualify for health insurance can easily access it, as all information is confidential. The doctor Johnathan JiménezCEO of NYC Care, explains the details of this public health initiative. –

Citizen consultation to provide solutions to problems in NYC

A group of foundations has launched a survey for New Yorkers to offer solutions to the problems facing the city. José Serrano-McClain. – In this way it is intended to advise the new municipal government headed by Mayor Eric Adams. We talked with José Serrano-McClain, one of the promoters of this survey. –

NYC has already rebounded before economic crisis situations

New York had to reinvent itself after the September 11 attacks and now, 20 years later, the city is in a similar economic situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked about it with Jose Antonio Montenegro, lawyer, economist and host of CNN’s Globoeconomía program. – – .

Espaillat talks about the return to the classrooms in NYC

New York made history Tuesday with the inauguration of Kathy Hochul, the first woman to become governor of the state. Furthermore, the United States’ exit from Afghanistan after 20 years of war is being chaotic. We discussed these issues and the return of New York students to classrooms with the congressman from Manhattan and The … Read more

State Legislature Negotiates Budget for New York

In addition to the investigation carried out by the state attorney general, Letitia James, the state assembly has begun an investigation that could lead to a process of dismissal of the Governor. Cuomo faces allegations of sexual harassment and of having concealed the true death toll from COVID-19 in nursing homes. Meanwhile, the Legislature is … Read more

Why does NYC need more women in local politics?

As of today, only 13 of the 51 members of the City Council are women. To improve those numbers, the organization 21 on 21 is backing the candidacies of countless candidates in this election year. For example, in the 14th district of the Bronx, they are helping the Afro-Dominican Pierina sanchez, who in the past … Read more

New York still lacks a Latino mayor

While there are two Latino hopefuls in the Democratic primary for Mayor, neither of them appears to have enough drive to win. Why hasn’t New York had a Hispanic mayor yet? We spoke with the political consultant, Luis Miranda, founder of The MirRam Group. Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the … Read more

Taxi drivers in NYC can now get vaccinated against the coronavirus

Starting this week, drivers, restaurant and delivery employees qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. We talk about the positive impact that this measure can have on the taxi industry with the businesswoman Cira Angeles, from LA Riverside Insurance Agency. Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the coronavirus: Coronavirus outbreak – .