Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
New York counties shoulder heavier SNAP costs as federal share drops
New York counties will absorb a larger share of SNAP administrative costs starting October 2026, as federal funding drops from 50% to 25%. T
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
Arizona closes 56 miles of public land near border until 2029
A federal order closes 56 miles of public land in southern Arizona until January 20, 2029, citing construction hazards. The ban affects the
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
Florida's $15 minimum wage: a milestone that still falls short
Florida's minimum wage reached $15 an hour on September 30, 2026, following a voter-approved constitutional amendment. Yet with housing and
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
Miami's historic courthouse may get a 70-story neighbor to fund its future
After a failed auction, developer Russell Galbut proposes a 70-story tower beside Miami's historic courthouse. Tax revenue from the tower wo
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
U.S. passport applications go fully online by 2027
The U.S. State Department plans to let first-time passport applicants apply entirely online by 2027. The new system will use Login.gov, allo
Dallas lands Morgan Stanley hub with thousands of jobs for authorized workers
Morgan Stanley is opening a major operations center in Dallas, backed by $684M in private investment. The project is expected to create 3,80
NYC Rent Freeze Approved: What It Means for Your Lease
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents for stabilized apartments, saving tenants an estimated $60 per month. The freeze appli
Bronx housing lottery opens 11 affordable units in Norwood with October deadline
A new affordable housing lottery in the Bronx offers 11 units in Norwood, with rents starting at $2,022. Eligible households earning up to 8