Stef Manisero

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Stef Manisero

Latino voters make up nearly 25% of the city’s voting population. That means the Latino voting block has an opportunity to decide who ends up on the ballot this November, including in the race for the Bronx borough president. But there are another 300,000 Latinos who are not registered, but are eligible to vote. State Assemblymember Karines Reyes joined “The Rush Hour” on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming elections. Tap the video player above to watch the interview.

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Stef Manisero

The cost of living in the city is always a conversation being had here. The rising cost of food is a big concern for many New Yorkers. A recent report from the state comptroller’s office found the cost has gone up more than 50% over the past decade. Households that make the least amount of money end up spending a higher percentage of their income on food, the report said. The report also shows older New Yorkers feel the greatest pinch — one in ten seniors faces food insecurity in the city.

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Stef Manisero

Many New Yorkers have recently reported they've been on the receiving end of scam attempts, specifically one claiming recipients owe money for overdue E-ZPass payments or tolling charges. Experts say scams like these tend to pick up right after a holiday where a lot of people travel, like Memorial Day weekend. One of these experts, John Harabuda, joined anchor Stef Manisero to discuss how to avoid falling victim to these scams. Tap the video player above to watch the full interview.

1 month ago | ny1.com | Stef Manisero

The Public School Film Festival returns for its seventh year Tuesday at the Museum of the Moving Image. The festival celebrates arts and film students from all five boroughs. It hopes to open doors for film students as they try to make their way into the industry. For the first time this year, all New Yorkers are welcomed to attend the festival. Tickets are free.

2 months ago | ny1.com | Stef Manisero

Earth Week events are underway in the city, with many initiatives to increase education about sustainability and teach people about the things we can all do to help fight climate change. Some groups work year round on trying to make the city greener and more resilient. A group recently shared more detailed plans for the New York Climate Exchange’s new Climate Hub on Governors Island, which aims to open in 2029.