Duarte Geraldino

New York

Journalist at WNYW-TV (New York, NY)

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Articles

A private fence in East Elmhurst, Queens is sparking controversy

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Duarte Geraldino

A fence in East Elmhurst is making waves, and New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) wants it taken down. Contentious fence What we know: Anthony Della Vecchia, operator of Michael Della Vecchia & Son General Contractor, owns the industrial lot on 77th Street and 19th Road. The reasoning for the newly erected fence? In January 2024, a woman fell on the 19th Road sidewalk outside his lot. The woman sued Della Vecchia and New York City, but the city refused the lawsuit.
Newark Airport continues to experience delays and cancellations

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Duarte Geraldino

"The ripple effect is being felt nationwide." Lengthy delays and abrupt cancellations What we know: Newark Liberty International Airport experienced upwards of 350 delays and 80 cancellations on May 3, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, continuing the trend of disruptions at the airport over the weekend. The two most prevalent issues contributing to the disruptions are a staffing shortage for air traffic control and ongoing construction at the airport.
United Airlines cuts flights from Newark Airport's schedule

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Duarte Geraldino

The BriefNewark Liberty International Airport experienced several delays and cancellations over the weekend. Ongoing construction and an air traffic control staffing shortage are contributing to the disruption. United Airlines is cutting 35 round-trip flights per day from Newark Airport's schedule.
'Very Sexy' Victoria's Secret billboard called 'very illegal' by NYC officials

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Duarte Geraldino

A billboard advertising Victoria’s Secret’s "Very Sexy" line is getting attention in Midtown Manhattan—not just from passersby, but from the Department of Buildings. City officials say the lingerie ad isn’t breaking hearts… it’s breaking the law. What we know: The City of New York is taking Victoria’s Secret to court over a massive billboard that features models wearing the company’s "Very Sexy" line of lingerie. The ad appears on Fifth Avenue and has quickly drawn eyeballs and legal challenges.
'Very Sexy' Victoria's Secret billboard called 'very illegal' by NYC officials

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Duarte Geraldino

NEW YORK - A billboard advertising Victoria’s Secret’s "Very Sexy" line is getting attention in Midtown Manhattan—not just from passersby, but from the Department of Buildings. City officials say the lingerie ad isn’t breaking hearts… it’s breaking the law. What we knowThe City of New York is taking Victoria’s Secret to court over a massive billboard that features models wearing the company’s "Very Sexy" line of lingerie.
West Village restaurant blames congestion pricing for rising costs, falling traffic

2 months ago | fox5ny.com | Duarte Geraldino

New York City's congestion pricing plan is here, and while it has received applause from many New Yorkers, some small business owners say it's already hurting their bottom line. What we know: Delice & Sarrasin, a plant-based French restaurant on West Houston Street, is known for its vegan takes on classic French dishes like ratatouille and poulet basquaise.
West Village restaurant blames congestion pricing for rising costs, falling traffic

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Duarte Geraldino

The BriefA restaurant in the West Village says congestion pricing is driving up supplier delivery fees, with some vendors adding $10 surcharges to offset the $9 toll for entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Owner Christophe Caron warns the restaurant may not survive, citing thinner profit margins, fewer customers, and a post-pandemic recovery that hasn’t returned to pre-COVID levels.
Family mourns 9-year-old boy killed in Newark shooting

Feb 1, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Duarte Geraldino

Police are still on the hunt for the suspect who shot and killed a 9-year-old boy in Newark on Friday night. What we know: The family of Yasin Morrison are in mourning after an act of gun violence claimed the young boy's life. Police say the shooting happened just before 5:30 p.m. as Yasin, who was autistic and non-verbal, was exiting a car with his father and sister near his grandmother’s home.
NYCHA residents left without heat and hot water as bitter cold freezes city

Jan 21, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan |Duarte Geraldino

Residents at the Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem have been without heat and hot water for days, even as sub-zero temperatures freeze the tri-state. NYCHA confirmed to FOX 5 NY that approximately 3,000 people are affected, with temperatures in some apartments dropping below 50 degrees. City law requires landlords to maintain apartment temperatures at a minimum of 62 degrees.
NYC families rally to protect SNAP benefits amid funding threats

Nov 27, 2024 | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan |Duarte Geraldino

More than 40 million Americans, including 1.9 million New Yorkers, rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed their families. As Congress debates federal funding through the Farm Bill, NYC families and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the program from potential cuts that could devastate millions. Jacob and Emily Santistevan, a hardworking couple raising their family in New York, are among the voices urging lawmakers to act.