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LATAM Asylum Seekers Flood Shelters as NYC Mayor Declares State of Emergency

Sofía AguilarOctober 12, 2022

by Sofía AguilarOctober 12, 202203036

Over the past few days, asylum seekers from all over Latin America have been facing difficult living conditions after they were recently bused from Texas and other states to New York City and dropped off without clear instructions or assistance....

News and Entertainment

People Unite to Support Latina Churro Vendor After Getting Detained

Araceli CruzNovember 11, 2019July 14, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 11, 2019July 14, 202002330

New York City is famous for its international foods. You can score the best Italian pizza, authentic Chinese food in Chinatown, and the most delicious tamales and churros made by Mexican vendors all in one day. In fact, the churros...

Culture

New York Terrorist Attack Claims the Lives of 5 Argentinian Friends

Araceli CruzNovember 1, 2017December 8, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 1, 2017December 8, 202002015

Five Argentinian friends who came to to New York City to celebrate their 30th anniversary of graduation died in a horrific terrorist attack yesterday. Police have identified the killer as Sayfullo Saipov, 29, who drove a Home Depot truck rental into innocent...

Lifestyle

6 Go-To Latin Fusion Restaurants in NYC

Bill O’ConnorOctober 31, 2017December 9, 2020

by Bill O’ConnorOctober 31, 2017December 9, 202004466

One of my favorite things about New York is that you can find literally whatever you want whenever you want it, especially when it comes to food. New York is the world capital of ethnic cuisine, and the melting pot...

News and Entertainment

Repertorio Español’s “Blind Spot” Shines a Light on Immigration

Bill O’ConnorJuly 30, 2017January 7, 2021

by Bill O’ConnorJuly 30, 2017January 7, 20210754

With the recent transgender military ban and the tensions surrounding immigration policy, there’s no denying that these two topics are making big headlines. But we don’t often see how the two areas are connected. Repertorio Español is changing that with...

Lifestyle

Explore NYC This Summer With These Free Latino Events

Bill O’ConnorJuly 7, 2017January 14, 2021

by Bill O’ConnorJuly 7, 2017January 14, 202101027

New York City is the place that never sleeps, so it makes sense that this summer there are nonstop events that will keep you more than entertained. If you live in the city and are enjoying a relaxing staycation or just...