The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) Board of Directors announces the 100 recipients of their 2020 Scholarship Program. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Puerto Rico
Mario César Romero, 78, Art Historian Of East Harlem, Dies, But His Contributions Does Not
By Larisa Ortiz, Center for Puerto Rican Studies
It is with great sadness that the family of Mario César Romero announces his passing. Mario César passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Manhattan, NY. Continue Reading →
NYC Deploys 24 Additional Personnel To Puerto Rico To Assist In The Response To Earthquakes
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that New York City will deploy 24 additional City personnel to Puerto Rico to support the City of San Juan. Continue Reading →
Signature Petition Drive Asking President Trump & HUD To End Aid Blockage To PR
Power4PuertoRico, a national coalition of organizations and leaders who advocate for the rebuilding of Puerto Rico and support for displaced families following the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Continue Reading →
Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez Statement Regarding Tropical Storm Dorian
We must get ready to help our Dominican and Puerto Rican brothers and sisters if the Tropical Storm Dorian becomes worst. Continue Reading →
Seitu’s World: National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2019 (Photographs)
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Sunday, June 9, 2019, Seitu was at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2019 on 72nd Street and 5th Avenue to celebrate Puerto Rican culture from Harlem to Hollywood. Continue Reading →
Festival Brings Crowd Before Puerto Rican Day Parade To East Harlem
It’s the largest Latin street festival in New York City — a celebration of the Puerto Rican community of East Harlem and beyond. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rep. Espaillat And Sen. Warrens Legislation Housing For Survivors Of Natural Disasters
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Adriano Espaillat today led 10 of their Senate and House colleagues in reintroducing legislation that enables survivors of major natural disasters to receive housing assistance. Continue Reading →
