By Sofia Navarro
New York based reporter covering Afro-Latino, Queer and Latina voices reshaping the cultural conversation.
NYC Subway Modernizes Lower Manhattan Stations
The MTA has finished long-overdue renovations at three Lower Manhattan stations. New lighting, repaired platforms, and refreshed structures
USDA home loans: 0% down for eligible buyers beyond the farm
USDA loans let eligible buyers purchase a home with no down payment. The program targets low- and moderate-income households in designated r
Angelinos of Hope: A San Fernando Valley lifeline for families in crisis
Angelinos of Hope, a San Fernando Valley nonprofit led by Sandra Flores and her family, provides food, hygiene items, and pet essentials to
Measles cases hit 35-year high as US schools reopen
Measles cases in the US have hit a 35-year high, with 2,777 confirmed cases as of August 20, 2026. School exemption rates are climbing, and
Housing type linked to life expectancy for low-income Latino seniors
A 12-year study of nearly 2,800 low-income renters aged 65+ finds that those in traditional rentals face a 56% higher mortality risk than th
AI data centers lure construction workers, deepening housing shortage
AI data centers are offering higher wages and benefits, drawing electricians, carpenters, and project managers away from home construction.
How California Latino families built a special needs community from scratch
Every weekend, Plaza México in Lynwood fills with music as Latino families gather for karaoke and dance, creating a judgment-free space for
AI wealth reshapes San Francisco housing market, hitting historic highs
San Francisco's median home price has soared to $1.7 million, quadrupling the national average. AI wealth fuels bidding wars, while housing
AI scam costs Bronx immigrant $4,820 in fake citizenship promise
Víctor Hernández, a Dominican legal resident in the Bronx, lost $4,820 to an AI-driven citizenship scam. Fraudsters cloned an attorney's ima
Why women across New York are turning city streets into pull-up gyms
Women across New York City are turning public structures into training grounds for pull-ups, challenging old assumptions about female streng
OpenAI's teen-focused ChatGPT adds parental controls amid US scrutiny
OpenAI has rolled out a specialized ChatGPT experience for teens in the US, featuring parental controls, time limits, and Quiet Hours. The m
NASA invites US college students to design lunar habitats and win funding
NASA is calling on university students across the US to submit concepts for lunar exploration, focusing on sustainable habitats and infrastr