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 →
Tag Archives: Puerto Rico
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 →
FCNY & Western Union Foundation Give Grant To Red Cross For PR Hurricane Relief
The Financial Service Centers of New York (FSCNY), the trade organization that represents the check-cashing industry in the State of New York, has joined forces with the Western Union Foundation Continue Reading →