New York City launches Spanish-language WhatsApp channel to share ‘chisme’ with … – HOLA

New York City is expanding the way it communicates with millions of Spanish-speaking residents by launching a new WhatsApp channel and relaunching its Spanish-language Instagram account, creating a centralized hub for government updates, community resources, and public safety information. The initiative, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, aims to meet residents where they already spend their time online while making City Hall information easier to access in Spanish. The move reflects the city’s effort to simplify communication by bringing updates from multiple agencies into one place, as informed by NBC New York. © ABC via Getty Images New York City has launched a new Spanish-language WhatsApp channel, El Chisme Oficial de NYC, and relaunched its Spanish Instagram account to make City Hall updates, public services, immigration information, and emergency alerts more accessible to Hispanic residents. What Is ‘El Chisme Oficial de NYC’? The new WhatsApp channel, El Chisme Oficial de NYC, which translates to “NYC’s Official Gossip,” offers a fresh approach to government communication while maintaining a practical purpose. You may also like Continue reading Subscribers can expect to receive: City news and announcements Service updates Community resources Immigration information Public transit alerts Updates on city programs and events Emergency notifications
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