By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
New York expands who can give measles shots as outbreak spreads
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state health emergency over measles, expanding who can administer the MMR vaccine. New York has confirmed 1
California families risk losing $106M in summer food benefits
Nearly $106 million in SUN Bucks summer food benefits remain unspent in California. Families must use the funds before the 122-day expiratio
Texas businessman gets 13 years for $2M fraud and luxury car scam
A Texas businessman was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft. He scammed investors out of $2 million,
NYC reopens SNAP applications for eligible residents after rule reset
NYC has reset a key SNAP rule, letting eligible residents reapply for food assistance. Able-bodied adults without dependents who lost benefi
Texas service dog Major gets 10-day reprieve from federal judge after 545 days in shelter
Major, a Texas service dog, has been granted a 10-day reprieve by a federal judge after 545 days in an Austin shelter. The ruling halts euth
New York offers up to $8,000 for home heating repairs—apply now
New York is offering up to $8,000 to homeowners for heating repairs or full system replacements. Applications are open now through the Home
Staten Island's North Shore set for major housing overhaul
New York City's NorthShoreNYC initiative seeks to rezone Staten Island's North Shore, adding over 5,000 homes. The plan includes affordable
New Florida law could cut Miami workers' pay by a third
A new Florida law could slash pay for thousands of Miami workers by up to 33% as local living wage rules phase out. County contracts and air
NYC second home tax notices voided, but surcharge stays on bills
A Staten Island judge voided NYC's second home tax notices, citing improper procedures that shifted the burden of proof to owners. The surch
Texas raises weekly workers' comp benefits starting October 1
Texas workers' comp benefits now cap at $1,314 per week, matching the new state average wage. Impairment and supplemental benefits are cappe
Manhattan parking meter QR code scam targets drivers' bank data
A Brooklyn man faces charges for placing 64 fake QR codes on Manhattan parking meters to steal drivers' banking data. The stickers mimicked
New York City opens walk-in center to simplify public sector job hunting
The Jobs NYC Center opens October 5 in Lower Manhattan, offering free employment counseling, civil service workshops, and direct agency conn