Identity & Community
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NYC to Remove 30,000 Parking Spaces for New Trash Bins by 2032
New York City's sanitation overhaul will remove 30,000 parking spaces to install steel trash bins. Manhattan faces the biggest loss, with so
New York Cyclospora Cases Surge: How to Safely Handle Fresh Produce
New York has seen 394 Cyclospora cases since May, with no single source identified. Health officials urge careful handling of leafy greens,
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits Upper East Side: 18 Cases Confirmed
New York City has confirmed 18 cases of Legionnaires' disease in the Upper East Side and Central Park areas. Health officials are testing co
Fat Joe and Jay-Z's Team ROC Launch Monthly Food Aid for NYC Families
A new food assistance program in New York City provides free monthly groceries to families facing economic insecurity. Led by Fat Joe and Ja
Georgetown Named Safest Midsize City in Texas for Families in 2026
Georgetown, a suburb north of Austin, tops SmartAsset's list of safest midsize cities in Texas for 2026. The city reports just 1.91 violent
NYC Health Officials Investigate Legionnaires' Disease Cases on Upper East Side
At least two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods. The NYC Health Department
Cyclospora Outbreak in 17 States: CDC Investigates Contaminated Produce
A Cyclospora outbreak has affected more than 145 people across 17 states since May. The CDC and FDA are investigating to identify the contam
Texas and Florida Tax-Free 2026: Dates, Items, and Savings for Latino Families
Texas holds its tax-free weekend August 7-9, 2026, while Florida extends the benefit from July 20 to August 20. Eligible items include cloth
AI Scams in 2026: 5 New Tricks Targeting Latinos Across the Americas
AI-powered fraud is surging in 2026, with scammers using voice cloning, deepfakes, and hyper-personalized phishing. Latinos in the U.S. and
New York City’s $1,000 College Savings Boost: What Latino Families Need to Know
New York City is depositing $1,000 into college savings accounts for every preschool student in public schools. The NYC Kids Rise program ai
New Jersey Exhibit Traces 250 Years of Latino Impact on US History
The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University launches a traveling exhibit celebrating 250 years of Latino impact on US his
Best Dating Apps for Latinos in the US: Find Love and Culture
Dating apps like Chispa, Tinder, and Latin American Cupid are transforming how Latinos in the US find love. These platforms prioritize cultu