They demand to approve laws for more taxes on the richest
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Loudly, dozens of protesters, ordinary New Yorkers and elected officials joined together to demand that the state legislature pass six bills that would force the rich, the very rich and multi-millionaires to pay more taxes. The extra money would be included in the 2024 state budget. “Unfortunately, we are living in a time where there […]
Mayor’s initiative to improve safety at street crossings
Mayor Eric Adams unveils a new plan to improve safety at thousands of intersections across the five boroughs, seeking to reduce the number of road deaths that continue to rise nationwide. Under the program, current efforts will be doubled, making improvements to at least two thousand intersections per year. Of those intersections, one thousand will […]
Lawmakers want oil companies to pay for New York climate projects
Environmental advocates rallied in support of state legislation that would make big oil companies pay for climate change projects in New York. “The climate damages are too staggering, the costs are too enormous. too much to be born by taxpayers alone,” said Blair Horner, director of New York Public Interest Research Group. “When you make […]
What to know about New York’s April 2 presidential primary
It may only be November, but the presidential primary season will be here in less than six months. New York’s presidential primary is April 2. Shawn Donahue, clinical assistant professor of political science at the University of Buffalo, said while he feels President Joe Biden is unlikely to face major challenges in the Democratic Primary, […]
Bus users: some agree about how slow it is, others satisfied
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“I walk to work and I get there before them,” Luis Pinales said of the MTA buses. According to an analysis by the AMNY newspaper, buses operated by the MTA, or the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, traversed the streets of the Big Apple at a snail’s pace during the first 10 months of the year at […]
Veteran New York journalist Pablo Guzmán dies
Veteran CBS journalist Pablo Guzmán has died. Guzmán was 73 years old. The reporter was known for covering stories from around the city, whether crime, politics or courts. The CBS network posted a message on social media about Guzmán’s death. “Sad news to share: we mourn the loss of Pablo Guzmán, a legendary voice of […]
Thousands of New Yorkers prepare to travel this holiday weekend
At Penn Station, the festive spirit of Thanksgiving is in the air, with thousands of people arriving and leaving the city. In the middle of the crowd, we met Christina Turcios, a third-year literature student at SUNY Albany, who undertook a more than four-hour train and bus journey from Albany to reunite with her family. […]
Bryant Park: Skating Rink, ‘Winter Willage’ and Other Attractions
Bryant Park’s ‘Winter Village’ is a European-inspired open-air market, with a variety of shops and businesses where you can purchase products and items made by artisans from New York and around the world. Stores are located in custom-designed “jewel box” kiosks along the promenades, plazas and terraces of Bryant Park. One of the biggest attractions […]
MTA urges people to use public transportation during the holidays
The MTA says it is working overtime this holiday season so all travelers can reach their destinations. The agency encourages New Yorkers to use public transportation and will provide additional service in the morning for riders attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. There will be additional services to accommodate spectators on the Line 1 train […]
Renovated entrances to Penn Station inaugurate
The Penn Station entrance here on 32nd Street and Seventh Avenue has a new face and this remodeling increases its entrance capacity by 50% and now, in addition, it will be fully accessible to everyone. Just before this week of travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, Penn Station reopens its entrance on Seventh Avenue, now completely […]