Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Kyle Kuzma calls out NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest video
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma publicly criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a video in which Mamdani acknowledged he lack
New York City drops fees for public job exams, opening doors for diverse talent
New York City has eliminated fees for municipal civil service exams, removing a major barrier for thousands of applicants. The move, part of
California immigrant entrepreneurs can tap $180M in tax credits before August deadline
California's Competes Tax Credit program provides over $180 million for immigrant entrepreneurs. Applications must be submitted by August 10
New York Green Card Applicants Face Tougher Public Charge Rules Starting September
New federal public charge rules take effect September 18, making it harder for green card applicants who use benefits like Medicaid or food
Miami's Cost of Living Surpasses New York: What It Means for South Florida Families
Miami's cost of living has surpassed New York City, making South Florida the second most expensive region in the U.S. after San Francisco. H
NY Health Plan Changes: What Bicultural Latinos Need to Know About Affordable Options
Recent federal funding cuts left 450,000 New Yorkers without health coverage. Affordable options exist through state marketplace plans, NYC
Nail Polish Remover Scam: How Criminals Are Erasing Checks and Draining Accounts
Criminal rings are using acetone to erase ink from stolen checks, rewriting them for larger amounts. The US Postal Inspection Service report
San Jose Makes History: First ADU Sold as Separate Home in California
San Jose becomes the first city in California to sell an ADU as a separate condominium. This historic move, enabled by a 2023 state law, off
Florida Public Schools Tighten Open Enrollment: What Latino Families Need to Know
Florida public schools have eliminated automatic open enrollment for families seeking schools outside their residential zone. Parents must n
Second Death in Manhattan Legionnaires' Outbreak: Upper East Side on Alert
A second death from Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed in Manhattan's Upper East Side, with 72 cases reported. Health officials are di
California's New Recycling Law Will Raise Grocery Bills for Latino Families
California's new environmental law will require manufacturers to pay fees for non-recyclable packaging starting August 2026. Households coul
Washington Heights' Open-Air Pill Market: A Public Health Crisis on St. Nicholas Avenue
A 10-block stretch of Washington Heights has become an illegal market for prescription drugs smuggled from the Dominican Republic. Vendors s