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Sen. Gillibrand hosted a breakfast summit with over 100 Latina leaders, many from the Bronx and northern Manhattan. Sen. Gillibrand emphasized that when women are part of the decision making process, the outcomes are better.
Story by Sherry Mazzocchi and Debralee Santos
Photos and video by Sherry Mazzocchi
If women made up 50 percent of Congress, the DREAM Act would have passed long ago. America wouldn’t be embroiled in wars with Iraq and Afghanistan.
La senadora Gillibrand ofreció una cumbre desayuno con más de 100 lideres latinas, muchas del Bronx y el Norte de Manhattan. La senadora Gillibrand enfatizó que cuando las mujeres forman parte del proceso de toma de decisiones, los resultados son mejores.
Reportaje por Sherry Mazzocchi y Debralee Santos
Fotos y video por Sherry Mazzochi
Si las mujeres constituyeran el 50 por ciento del Congreso, el “DREAM Act” hubiese pasado hace tiempo. Y existiera un mejor sistema educativo.
Mac McQuown, who is embarking on a 15,000-mile journey by foot with the purpose of creating awareness around fallen soldiers and the struggles veterans face upon returning home, is shown here walking in the Veteran’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue this past Fri., Nov. 11th.
Story by Marisol Rodríguez
Photos by Catherine Fonseca
Upon sighting him striding into Washington Heights after crossing the George Washington Bridge, local residents might have pondered what the tall man wearing military fatigues and carrying a large American flag was doing in their neighborhood.
Mac McQuown, mostrado aquí en el desfile de veteranos en la quinta avenida este pasado viernes, 11 de noviembre, está en un viaje de 15,000 millas a pie con el propósito de crear conciencia sobre los soldados caídos y las luchas que los veteranos están enfrentando.
Historia por Marisol Rodríguez
Fotos por Catherine Fonseca
Al verlo llegar a Washington Heights luego de cruzar el Puente George Washington, residentes locales podrían haberse preguntado que hacía el alto hombre vistiendo ropa militar y cargando una gran bandera americana en su vecindario.
Dana Buchman, the fashion designer, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Columbia Presbyterian Health Sciences Advisory Council this past week for her work in founding the Promise Project, which helps underserved children with learning disabilities. Photos: Gloria Pazmiño
When Dana Buchman, fashion designer and creator of the Dana Buchman fashion label, learned that her daughter Charlotte had a learning disability, she became, in her own words, “distraught.”
Dana Buchman, la diseñadora de modas, fue premiada con el Premio de Servicio Distinguido del Concejo de Asesoría de las Ciencias de la Salud de Columbia Presbyeterian esta semana pasada por su trabajo en fundar el Proyecto Promesa, el cual ayuda a niños menos privilegiados con problemas de aprendizaje.
Cuando Dana Buchman, diseñadora de modas y creadora de la marca de moda Dana Buchman, supo que su hija Charlotte tenía problemas de aprendizaje, en sus propias palabras se “consternó”.
The NYC Parks and Recreation Department’s Northern Manhattan Parks will be celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Juan Bosch Plaza at Highbridge Park, on Amsterdam Avenue at 192nd Street this Thurs., Nov. 17th at 11 am.
Dr. Vasthi Acosta
By Dr. V
When my mother spoke to my teacher during parent-teacher conferences, her priority was whether I had behaved, had been respectful, and had obeyed the teacher. Once the teacher assured her that I had indeed been a good girl, then my mother would settle down to hear about my grades in reading, math and science.
Mayra S. Linares
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced the appointments of two local Latina residents, Mayra S. Linares and Rose E. Rodriguez.
Ramon Bodden, long time community activist, president and founder of La Comunidad Primero, a local community organization will be hosting a conference on the history of Merengue next week.
Photos by Karen Galán
“El Maestro” is coming to visit, and Washington Heights, the Dominican capital of New York City, is rolling out the red carpet.
Ramón Bodden, activista comunal de mucho tiempo, presidente y fundador de La Comunidad Primero, una organización comunal local estará auspiciando una conferencia en la historia del merengue la próxima semana.
Fotos por Karen Galán
“El Maestro” viene a visitar, y Washington Heights, la capital dominicana de la ciudad de Nueva York, está sacando la alfombra roja.
Shown here (left to right) are Gary Carter, Executive Director of the Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service, Joanne Goldblum, Executive Director of the National Diaper Bank Network, New York City Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito, and New York State Senator Jose M. Serrano. They gathered to mark the donation of 1 million diapers to low-income families throughout northern Manhattan.
Story and photos by Sherry Mazzocchi
Video by Sherry Mazzocchi
Yovanna’s newborn infant Charlie needs frequent changing.
In her neighborhood, a box of 24 diapers costs $18. And they only last two days.
Infantes y niños jóvenes en familias de bajos ingresos algunas veces son forzados a utilizar pañales sucios por mucho más tiempo de lo que deberían, o utilizar los ya sucios, ya que los padres no pueden darse el lujo de cambios frecuentes de pañales.
Historia y fotos por Sherry Mazzocchi
Video por Sherry Mazzocchi
Charlie, el recién nacido de Yovanna necesita frecuentes cambios de pañales.
Family members of those lost on Flight 587, the second greatest aviation disaster in American history, gathered locally at the the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center to commemorate the 265 victims.
Story and photos by Adrian Cabreja
Hundreds of Dominican-Americans gathered to mark the 10th anniversary
of the crash of American Airlines’ Flight 587 at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center this past Sat., Nov. 12th.
Historia y fotos por Adrian Cabreja
Cientos de dominicanos-americanos se reunieron para conmemorar el décimo aniversario del accidente del vuelo de American Airlines 587 en el Centro de Educación y Memorial Malcolm X y Dr. Betty Shabazz el pasado sábado, 12 de noviembre.
Left to right, Katy Rubin Founding Artistic Director of Theatre of the Oppressed NYC and Mino Lora Artistic Director of Peoples' Theatre Project.
Story and photos by Sherry Mazzocchi
It’s like real life, except with Pause, Rewind and Do Over buttons.
Historia y Retratos por Sherry Mazzocchi
Es la vida real, excepto con Pausa, Regreso y botones para “rehacer”
Arlezol Café, the newest addition to Broadway’s dining corridor, is accented with warm tones of paneled wood, banquettes and sheer curtains for an elegant décor.
Story by Adrian Cabreja and Debralee Santos
Photos by Adrian Cabreja
“Impressive,” is the word that Anthony Sánchez, owner of Washington Heights’ new restaurant Arlezol Café, hopes will be the word on everyone’s lips, the one that will best summarize the experience he and his team have worked to create for the discriminating palates – on both sides of Broadway.
Historia por Adrian Cabreja y Debralee Santos
Fotos por Adrian Cabreja
"Impresionante" es la palabra que Antonio Sánchez, dueño de el nuevo restaurante Café Arlezol, espera sea la palabra en boca de todos. Al resumir su experiencia en el restaurante, él y su equipo han trabajado para crear algo para cada paladar exigente - para ambos lados de Broadway.
As part of the celebration, a couple from Proyecto Tipico Cultural Dominicano in traditional dress, danced to merengue and perico ripiao, the folkloric, rhythmic music of the Dominican Republic.
Photos by Karen Galán
Ronald Sterling was breaking a sweat.
Impeccably dressed in white trousers and a pressed white shirt, his forehead was starting to shine a bit with the tell-tale signs of perspiration.
A la gerente general de MoneyGram, Susanna Ramírez, nativa de la República Dominicana, se le unieron oficiales electos, incluyendo al Senador Adriano Espaillat y el Asambleísta Guillermo Linares, durante la ceremonia de corte de cinta en la nueva ubicación en la Calle 181.
Fotos por Karen Galán
Ronald Sterling estaba sudando.
Impecablemente vestido con pantalones blancos y una camisa blanca planchada, su frente estaba comenzando a brillar un poco con los reveladores signos de la transpiración.
PHOTO CREDIT: supercapes.com
I'd like super powers. In a time when more is demanded of us all, when our phones' IQ seems to outpace our own, and we measure minutes like drags of oxygen, who wouldn't want to level the playing field with a secret ability to read minds, or run awfully fast?
PHOTO CREDIT: thesoutherninstitute.com
Me gustan los super poderes. En un tiempo cuando se demanda más de todos nosotros, cuando el IQ de nuestros teléfonos parece superar el nuestro, y medimos los minutos como una bocanada de oxígeno, ¿a quién no le gustaría nivelar el campo de juego con una secreta habilidad de leer mentes, o correr bien rápido? Pero son los poderes que recaen sobre mi los que no deseo.
Cloves of garlic, lemon, honey and Vicksvaporub, were some of the home remedies used this week to fight a cold.
“Ponte el ‘vicvaporu’; it will make it all better.”
Those were abuela’s directions this week when I told her I was coming down with the flu. Back home, and in El Alto, the home remedy choices are endless, smelly, and not always particularly tasty.
“Ponte el ‘vicvaporu’, pa’ que te mejores.”
Esas fueron las instrucciones de la abuela esta semana, cuando le dije que me estaba dando gripa. En casa, y en El Alto, las opciones de remedios caseros son infinitas, a veces huelen mal, y no siempre son sabrosas.
November 7 – November 12
I cannot overstate how proud I am of Uptown for taking part in large numbers in the End to End March for the 99% on Monday, November 7th. For 7 hours and 11 miles we marched, chanted and sang all the way from Washington Heights to Wall Street. There we were; the young, the old, Black, Latino, White, Asian and everything in between. United, determined and empowered with the belief that America’s best days are still in front of her. Democracy is on the move.
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