Puerto Rico Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Attorney General James, Hispanic Federation Call On DOJ To Protect Rights Of U.S. Citizens In Puerto Rico

New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Hispanic Federation today called on the U.S. Department of Justice and the Biden-Harris Administration to stop denying life-saving assistance.Continue reading

Mayors de Blasio And Romero Establish Partnership Between NYC And San Juan, Puerto Rico

Mayors Bill de Blasio and Miguel Romero this month laid the foundation of a partnership on culture,Continue reading

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Continues Funding With “Match Your Gift”

Though saddened by the cancellation of the 11th Annual Unconditional Love Gala due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is still raising funds and awareness for the homeless animals.Continue reading

Gov Cuomo Says DC, Puerto Rico 3 States, Added To NY Quarantine List

Patch writes forget about that weekend trip to Chicago, boozy getaway drinking down the Bourbon Trail or fishing trip to the Boundary Waters.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

Mayor de Blasio Increases Target For Awards For M/WBES To $25B By 2025 During SOMOS Tour

Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Minority & Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Jonnel Doris, and Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services Gregg BishopContinue reading

Meet The Fabulous Food And The Chefs Behind Puerto Rico’s Buzzing New Dining Scene

With deep roots in Harlem, as Puerto Rico emerges from the shadows of tragedy, a small but mighty generation of expat chefs is returning to the island to give its long-lagging culinary scene a dash of new hope.Continue reading

Attending The 2018 SOMOS Conference In Puerto Rico Gave Me A New Affinity For My Culture

By Juan Rosado This year I got the wonderful chance of being chosen to go to Puerto Rico for the 2018 SOMOS conference with fellow students and through it, to represent Berkeley College as a student leader.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces Dr. Oxiris Barbot As Commissioner Of Health And Mental Hygiene

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today the appointment of Dr. Oxiris Barbot as Commissioner of the City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Elected To Serve As Whip Of The Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement upon his unanimous election to serve as Whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.Continue reading

East Harlem’s African/Afro-Caribbean Legendary Poet Julia de Burgos 1914 – 1953

Julia de Burgos, February 17, 1914 – July 6, 1953, was a poet from Puerto Rico. As an advocate of Puerto Rican independence, she served as Secretary General of the Daughters of Freedom, the women's branch of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party.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

Statements From Eecteds Officials On FEMA’s Temporary Assistance Extension For Puerto Ricans In NYC

“For far too many of our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, the Temporary Shelter Assistance Program means the difference between a roof over their heads or homelessness,” said Congressman Joe Crowley, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.Continue reading

Harlem Rep Espaillat On FEMA Decision To Vacate Puerto Rican Families From Temporary NYC Housing

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat, issued the following statement in reaction to news that FEMA will immediately cutoff temporary relocation services for nearly 90 families who sought refuge in communities throughout the United States, including in New York City.Continue reading