Puerto Rico
Heard Around Town
Dems feel extra weird about partying at Somos this year, after lackluster general
“There’s a lot of important soul-searching for folks to do.”
Heard Around Town
Politicos to host a fundraiser for hurricane relief, while awaiting a decision on the Somos conference in Puerto Rico
Assembly Member Maritza Davila, a leader of the Somos conference, is visiting the island this week.
Opinion
Puerto Ricans have demonstrated support for statehood
Claims that last year’s referendum didn’t show enough support don’t make sense.
Puerto Rico
Divisions over Puerto Rico’s future
Some Democrats push for statehood, others are only concerned with the self-determination process.
Puerto Rico
Bloomberg’s plan to win over Latino voters
Among other moves, the former New York City mayor embraced Puerto Rican statehood.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico needs federal aid now, more than ever
As the island faces another natural disaster, New York politicians ask President Donald Trump to release its promised aid.
New York State
Progressive Democrats defend the ‘Long Island Six’ from IDC comparison
State senators disagree with new attack ad from left-wing advocacy group.
New York State
Firefighters make their case to friends at Somos
Not every interest group can cultivate relationships so openly.
New York State
Primary fears at Somos
Challenges from the left and right loom for incumbent lawmakers.
New York State
What does the Somos conference in Puerto Rico accomplish?
Organizers have yet to release reports outlining what got discussed at past conferences.
New York City
Puerto Rican evacuees are still in New York, still struggling
Will the Empire State forget about those who fled after Hurricane Maria?
New York State
New York is leading the effort to modernize Puerto Rico’s power grid
Lawmakers will have more chances to help the island heal at Somos.
New York State
New York’s role in rebuilding Puerto Rico’s power grid
Two years after Hurricane Maria, the state remains engaged in recovery efforts.
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Melissa Mark-Viverito
NYC public advocate race the talk of Somos
Jumaane Williams, Michael Blake and Melissa Mark-Viverito are hot topics at the Puerto Rico conference.
Puerto Rico
One year of New York aid to Puerto Rico
The state’s support for the storm-battered territory, by the numbers.
Marcos Crespo
Marcos Crespo on taking Somos back to San Juan
Why the conference’s return to Puerto Rico is crucial for the diaspora.
Sheldon Silver
Seven years for Silver, Daily News staff slashed, speed cameras stall
In this week's headlines, former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was sentenced, for a second time, to seven years in prison, Tronc slashed the editorial workforce at the Daily News, and New York City's speed camera program was suspended due to inaction in Albany.
Melissa Mark-Viverito
Letter to the editor: It's Puerto Ricans' turn to help others
Puerto Ricans here paved the way for mandating bilingual education, defeating discriminatory voter provisions, pushing for the establishment of the Civilian Complaint Review Board and establishing the Center for Puerto Rican Studies. As now an established and long-standing community that to a great extent has opened doors for immigrant and migrant communities, we have a moral obligation to extend our support to them as they chart their path.
Puerto Rico
