Manuela Moreyra, Author at amNewYork

people in the dominican day parade

Dominican Day Parade returns to Manhattan on Aug. 10

Posted on August 8, 2025

microscopic magnification Legionella pneumophila, Gram-negative bacillus that causes pneumonia. 3d illustration

Harlem

Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak rises to 58 cases, three deaths

Posted on August 6, 2025

Harlem's 32nd Precinct hosted a huge bash for National Night Out.

Harlem

Harlem’s 32nd Precinct National Night Out brings residents, community groups and officers together

Posted on August 6, 2025

a woman sits at a table. Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul labels Texas GOP redistricting a ‘legal insurrection,’ urges Democrats to fight back

Posted on August 5, 2025

The NYPD’s new quality of life teams along the Coney Island boardwalk.

Brooklyn

Mayor Adams and NYPD expand quality of life teams across Brooklyn after successful pilot

Posted on August 4, 2025

The New York Times building.

Midtown Manhattan

Probe continues as to who hit New York Times’ Midtown headquarters with graffiti vandalism

Posted on August 1, 2025

emergency room entrance at a hospital in Harlem with people walking by

Health

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem: 22 diagnosed, one dead in cluster of contagion

Posted on July 31, 2025

people embrace during a candlelight vigil in Bryant Park

New Yorkers gather in Bryant Park to grief Midtown mass shooting victims, vow ‘we are stronger together’

Posted on July 30, 2025

345 Park Ave overlooks the Los Cuñados taco truck where staff are mourning the victims of Monday's attack

MIDTOWN MASS SHOOTING: Food truck vendors feel the pain of office massacre

Posted on July 29, 2025

A police officer stands guard at the entrance to 345 Park Ave., the point of entry for the gunman in Monday’s fatal Midtown shooting.

MIDTOWN MASS SHOOTING: Life resumes under eerie calm near Park Avenue office building the day after tragedy unfolded

Posted on July 29, 2025

rockettes

Holidays

Rockettes to celebrate 100th anniversary with 2025 ‘Christmas Spectacular’ at Radio City

Posted on July 25, 2025

High angle, elevated view of the Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan taken from the Empire State building, New York City, USA

Report finds Midtown’s vacant office spaces could yield more than 78,000 apartments

Posted on July 24, 2025

Former New York City Labor Council Chief of Staff Brendan Griffith will now lead the country's largest regional labor organization.

Politics

Brendan Griffith is elected President of the New York City Central Labor Council

Posted on July 23, 2025

people enjoying Broadway Kids' Night

Broadway

Kids’ Night on Broadway returns this August to New York City

Posted on July 22, 2025

Melba's in Grand Central Station

Midtown Manhattan

How Melba’s brings Harlem’s heart to Grand Central

Posted on July 19, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams speaks announces new social services hub in Brooklyn

Politics

Every Block Counts: NYC expands targeted crime-reduction program to all five boroughs

Posted on July 18, 2025

A person watches as machinery is used to clear debris along the banks of the Guadalupe River after catastrophic floods in Center Point, Texas, U.S., July 11, 2025. REUTERS/Sergio Flores TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Weather

Texas floods spur nationwide relief efforts from local charities, New York groups

Posted on July 16, 2025

The Latin Food Fest is returning this fall, this time at Industry City in Brooklyn.

Latin Food Fest returns to NYC, bringing Latin flavors and beats to Industry City

Posted on July 15, 2025

woman in colorful outfit smiling at camera

Laverne Cox brings her one-woman show ‘Gurrl, How Did I Get Here?’ to NYC

Posted on July 15, 2025

José Bayona

News

José Bayona wants to use AI to empower community media – and change how NYC talks to itself

Posted on July 11, 2025

Saint Hung, Universal Processing CEO honored for funding 35,000 Asian-American businesses during COVID

Posted on July 9, 2025

heat wave nyc

Weather

New York faces heat advisory, flood risk as city supports Texas flood recovery

Posted on July 8, 2025

Person holding hands on head while watching July 4 fireworks amid smoky haze

Holidays

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Where to watch the big show this Friday night

Posted on July 1, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in the fight against gun violence, with newly released data showing that New York State’s comprehensive prevention strategies are working.

Politics

Hochul codifies NYS Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Posted on July 1, 2025

macys fireworks on july 4

Holidays

City giving away 100,000 tickets Tuesday for July 4 fireworks viewing spots

Posted on June 30, 2025

new yorkers run to catch the MTA bus

MTA expands service on 14 local bus routes starting June 29

Posted on June 27, 2025

District 4 city council candidates

Maloney, Aronson, Storch locked in tight District 4 City Council race

Posted on June 26, 2025

While the Pride March is a happy and festive celebration for all to proudly be themselves, event organizers stress that it is first and foremost a protest.

NYC’s 55th Pride March will take place on Sunday — Here’s what to know

Posted on June 25, 2025

Brad Hoylman-Sigal wins Democratic nomination for Manhattan borough president

Politics

2025 Elections: Brad Hoylman-Sigal appears to win Democratic nomination for Manhattan borough president, and make history

Posted on June 25, 2025

a child sits on her dad's shoulders while buying ice cream from an ice cream truck during a NYC heat wave

Weather

NYC bakes in first major heat wave of 2025, but not everyone feels the heat equally

Posted on June 24, 2025

Politics

‘Food is a Human Right:’ Advocates call for Mayor Adams to fund Community Food Connection (CFC) at $100M

Posted on June 24, 2025

Harlem held a flag raising ceremony in honor of Juneteenth.

Harlem

Harlem raises the Juneteenth flag in celebration and reflection

Posted on June 19, 2025

Harlem residents faced the rain to celebrate Juneteenth this past weekend.

Holidays

Harlem celebrates 32nd annual Juneteenth Parade and Street Festival

Posted on June 16, 2025

More from around NYC

Project Bravo Food Pantry

Montefiore’s Project Bravo Food Pantry celebrates 20 years serving Bronx community

Colombian restaurant Mojitos was one of 38 restaurants in Congressional District 6 to receive outdoor dining infrastructure at no cost as part of the initiative. Photo courtesy SBS.

Rep. Meng, business leaders tout success of outdoor dining initiative in Congressional District 6

NY: Starbucks Rally

Mayor-elect Mamdani, Sanders join Starbucks workers on picket line in Gowanus

“100 Nights of Hero," directed by Julia Jackman, opens Dec. 3.

‘100 Nights of Hero’: A lesbian fantasy set in a colorful alternate universe