New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement calling for increased action to support Puerto Rico in the face of Hurricane Fiona: “I am fully supportive of all efforts to send resources to Puerto Rico during this time […]
You should know that this Tuesday, February 11th at 11:00 am I will be visiting the city of Guánica in Puerto Rico. A delegation of people including Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr., Federico Pérez, Gumersindo Martinez, George Álvarez, Angel Gaud, […]
Big Money Republicans Target AOC The New York Post’s Julia Marsh reports exclusively that deep-pocketed conservative group spent $32,000 on Monday against Rep. Ocasio-Cortez. Marsh reports that the “‘Stop AOC PAC,’ started in March by Virginia lawyer Dan Backer, plans […]
News reports say San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, and her administration are under investigation by the FBI for corruption.
News reports say San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, and her administration are under investigation by the FBI for corruption.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: IT IS NOT FAIR FOR PUERTO RICO AND IT IS NOT FAIR FOR DOÑA JUANA AND DON PEPE HERE IN NEW YORK By Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr. You should know that the majority of Democrats in […]
Councilmembers Grill NYCHA for Answers Reports show that almost 80% of NYCHA residents have been without heat or hot water at one point throughout the 2018 winter season. Bronx Councilmen Ritchie Torres and Rafael Salamanca Jr. demanded answers and continued […]
Back on December 18, the NYC District Council of Carpenters ran a successful toy drive to benefit the children in some of the most hurricane-ravaged areas of Puerto Rico. Many of the union’s members who have been sent down as […]
International Leadership Charter High School is opening its doors to Puerto Rican students displaced by Hurricane Maria. The offer is only open to students entering the 9th and 10th grade. Call 718-562-2344 extension 404 for more information.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie hosted a hurricane relief drive for the US Virgin Islands and other islands in the Caribbean who have been devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
New Podcast out on Teamsters’ work to create new NAFTA that helps workers, and keeps U.S. highways safe, plus catching up on our disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The podcast features audio interviews of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; […]
NBC News is reporting that President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks on Puerto Rico and threatened to pull FEMA and military aid.
COUNCIL MEMBER GIBSON ENCOURAGES DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE MARIA RELIEF EFFORT This week, Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson reminded Bronxites, the people of Council District 16 and across New York City to continue making donations of items that are critically needed […]
NYC Well will collaborate with the national Disaster Distress Helpline to strengthen mental health outreach On Saturday, Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray joined will.i.am and the Black Eyed Peas in the Bronx to announce a new […]
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