Dominican Republic Archives - Harlem World Magazine

12 Foods You Must Try While Visiting The Dominican Republic

Confused about which dishes to try during your visit to the Dominican Republic? Let us guide you. The culinary heritage of the Dominican Republic has always been very rich. Continue reading

We Answered The Call To Deliver 15,000 COVID-19 Test Kits, Says Harlem’s Espaillat

Representative Adriano Espaillat and the Dr. Ramon Tallaj Foundation released the following statement on their joint efforts to secure the delivery of 15,000 rapid response Coronavirus IgG/IgM Antibody (COVID-19) test kits to the Dominican Republic.Continue reading

Congress Member Espaillat Congratulates Lic. Luis Abinader Corona, President-elect Of The Dominican Republic

Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following congratulatory statement to Lic. Luis Abinader Corona, President-elect of the Dominican Republic for the Modern Revolutionary Party, PRM, after winning the 2020 general election, a position he will assume on August 16th, 2020.Continue reading

“A Winner Never Quits,” Samuel Hargress Jr., The Legendary Owner Of Paris Blues In Harlem

By Olivia Heffernan Walking into Paris Blues is like entering a time warp, it turns out it actually is. Samuel Hargress Jr., 83, opened the Harlem blues and jazz club in 1969 and it hasn’t changed since. Continue reading

Harlem’s Rep. Espaillat Statement on the Capture of César Emilio Peralta, aka César el Abusador

Uptown Congressmember Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement on the capture in Colombia of César Emilio Peralta, alias César el Abusador. Continue reading

Harlem’s Espalilat And Senator Schumer Discuss Tourism In The Dominican Republic (Video)

Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Harlem U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat held a joint press conference in the 13th district. Continue reading

The Dominican Republic Implements Recommendations By Harlem Rep. Espaillat

The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic will implement recommendations offered by Congressman Adriano Espaillat to improve safety models for the protection of tourists in the Dominican Republic.Continue reading

Street Co-Naming Ceremony Honors Flor Maria Miolan, Champion Of Children In Need

This afternoon, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez commemorated the life and memory of Flor Maria Miolan, Dominican immigrant and champion of children in need.Continue reading

Rep Espaillat Honors The Life & Legacy Of Tuskegee Airman Esteban Hotesse In Harlem

Esteban Hotesse was born on February 11, 1919 in Moca, Dominican Republic. He came to the U.S. at the age of 4 with his mother, Clara Pacheco, and sister, Irma Hotesse. Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Recognizes The Dominican Republic As A Non-Permanent Member Of The UN

Congressman Adriano Espaillat, a member of the influential U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement in recognition of the Dominican Republic upon selection to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Holds Roundtable On Impact On The Dominican Republic (Spanish)

Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, hosted a Member roundtable to discuss the impact of Section 232 tariffs on the Dominican Republic and continued efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico.Continue reading

Man Who Killed Harlem Woman May Spend Life In Prison

The NY Daily News reports that a man who killed a Harlem woman by pouring acetone down her pants and setting her on fire more than 20 years ago was sentenced Tuesday to a possible life term in prison.Continue reading

Harlem Man Accused Of Attacking His Girlfriend, Forcing Her Outside Naked

The NY Daily News reports that a Harlem man forced his girlfriend to walk down a Harlem street naked and filmed it, tried to make a buck off his sick stunt, prosecutors said at his trial Friday.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Leads NY Delegation On Visit To The Dominican Republic

Congressman Adriano Espaillat released the following statement upon his return from the Dominican Republic as part of this year’s summit to broaden the relationship with the United States.Continue reading

Harlem Council Member Rodriguez Recognized With The Lifetime Achievement Award

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 4, 2017, Harlem council member Ydanis Rodriguez will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Lions Club International - Licey al Medio Chapter in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.Continue reading