News Archive 2010

…a volunteer in East Harlem with one goal in mind: To make a difference in the lives of others June 14th, 2010 Puerto Rico Scraps Birth Record USA Today-In an…

December 20, 2016

December 20, 2016

…of respondents were born in the United States, an additional 11% were from Puerto Rico and the remaining 29% were born elsewhere. Of those born outside of the United States…

March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019

…also French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bambara, Wolof, Bengali and multiple others. About 60% of respondents were born in the United States, an additional 9% were from Puerto Rico and the remaining…

April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

…was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and moved to New York City with her family as a child. Growing up in public housing after a time in the shelter…

February 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

…countries, with only about two-thirds (61%) born in the United States, followed by Mexico (9%), Puerto Rico (7%), and the Dominican Republic (6%). Most respondents (53%) identified themselves as Latino/Hispanic,…

May 5, 2015

May 5, 2015

…is also the co-founder of the Foundation for a Better Puerto Rico, whose purpose is to support programs in education, health, environment, economic development, and disaster preparedness and response. In…

July 27, 2020

July 27, 2020

…in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and moved to New York City with her family as a child. Growing up in public housing after a time in the shelter system, she…

October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020

…on issues including housing, gun violence, and senior services. Council Member Ayala was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and moved to New York City with her family as a…