Citizen consultation to provide solutions to problems in NYC

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. –

State Legislature Negotiates Budget for New York

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?

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

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

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 – .

Another Latino Candidate Emerges for Mayor of New York

Another Latino Candidate Emerges for Mayor of New York

The mayoral campaign already has another Latino candidate. In this case, Republican. The Dominican businessman and activist, Fernando Mateo, announced his candidacy for the position. In Pure Politics he talks about his plans for New York, his fundraising and whether or not he lives in the city. Visit the NY1 News page with our special … Read more

Second wave of Covid-19 in NYC

Second wave of Covid-19 in NYC

The concilor Mark Levine, who serves as chairman of the Council’s Health Committee, believes that the second wave of coronavirus cases has already reached the city. But he says that while action needs to be taken, the next shouldn’t be to close schools. (This segment contains the first part of this interview) Visit the NY1 … Read more