NY1 News Celebrates 20 Years: A Reflection on the Political Advancement of the Latino Community in NYC

NY1 News Celebrates 20 Years: A Reflection on the Political Advancement of the Latino Community in NYC

NY1 News Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Reflects on Latino Political Advancement in NYC This week, NY1 News is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being on the air. Over the past two decades, the news outlet has witnessed and documented the political advancement of the Latino community in New York City. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura … Read more

New York’s Smoke Cloud Crisis and the Effects of Climate Change: A Discussion with Nature Conservancy’s Executive Director

New York experienced an unprecedented situation this week: a cloud of smoke covered our city and New Yorkers had to put up with appalling levels of air quality. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política, talked about the effects of climate change with Bill Ulfelder, executive director in New York of the Nature Conservancy, who … Read more

“Controversy Surrounding Municipal Government’s Attempt to House Migrants in School Gyms”

The municipal government backed down this week in its attempt to house migrants in school gyms. One of these shelters was to open in a Williamsburg school. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política, talked about this controversy with the councilor of that district, Jennifer Gutiérrez, who addressed some issues such as these: Although the … Read more

“Congressman George Santos Faces Serious Charges: Legal Analysis with Lawyer Juan Carlos Polanco”

Congressman George Santos is in deep legal trouble. The federal authorities presented serious charges against him, although he says that he will continue in his seat. Lawyer Juan Carlos Polanco analyzes this case and the civil lawsuit that former President Donald Trump lost this week with Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política. 2023-05-14 13:17:01 … Read more

Mark Levine gives his opinion on the eviction of migrants in front of the Watson

The New York police ended up evicting a group of immigrants from a Midtown street who resisted being transferred to a new shelter arranged by the municipal government in Red Hook, Brooklyn. On this and other issues such as the affordable housing crisis in the city, Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política, spoke with … Read more

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. –

New York tries to reduce gun violence

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday named the director of a new state agency that will try to stem the rise of gun violence in hot spots. Also Wednesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alving Bragg announced the appointment of a prosecutor specializing in gun crimes. New York is experiencing a continued decline in overall crime, … Read more

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. –