Politics + New York City Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 11, 2009
N.Y. elections reflect city’s shifting racial landscape – For first time, whites will be in the minority on the City Council
November 9, 2009
NY village gets new voting system to aid Hispanics – A federal judge imposed an unusual election system on a suburban village Friday
November 2, 2009
Democratic Party leaders meeting at a pre-election dinner Thursday announced their endorsement of Assemblyman Jose Peralta over Monserrate in the 2010 primary – NY
October 30, 2009
Queens, NYC State Senator Hiram Monserrate : Once a Community Defender, Now an Attacker?
October 17, 2009
El Diario Endorses Thompson, Likening Bloomberg to Hugo Chávez
October 15, 2009
El Diario-La Prensa endorses Bill Thompson for Mayor of New York City – largest Spanish-language daily newspaper in the NYC area
October 14, 2009
New York Needs More Immigrants, Says Bloomberg
October 7, 2009
For a decade, Congressman Jose Serrano has worked to bring financial support to one the nation’s poorest neighborhoods – the South Bronx
October 1, 2009
Hiram Monserrate’s Gal Breaks Down While Defending Her Man – Her testimony expected to weight heavily on verdict
September 15, 2009
New York City Latino Voter Forums Reveal Poor Quality Candidate Outreach
September 14, 2009
The Mutineer Becomes the Captain – Pedro Espada Jr – NY state politics
September 2, 2009
Pedro Espada Jr. Fires Aide Onix A. Sosa Over Real Estate Woes – NY
August 27, 2009
FOUNDER OF THE FIRST HISPANIC FEMALE-OWNED LAW FIRM IN NEW YORK CITY ENDORSES MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG FOR RE-ELECTION – Carmen Pacheco
August 25, 2009
Gov. Luis G. Fortuño of Puerto Rico endorsed Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s re-election bid on Tuesday
August 13, 2009
Sen. Pedro Espada’s son to quit 6-figure gig after attorney general launches probe
New York State Senate coup participants raking it in Espada’s son gets $120K job with Senate majority; Hiram Monserrate gets new workers
August 4, 2009
All Ranks Salute Olga Méndez, Political Trailblazer
August 3, 2009
Bronx group honors gridlock-causing Pedro Espada as ‘Senator of the Year’
A funeral is being held Monday for former New York state Sen. Olga Mendez. She was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legislature in the mainland United States.
July 29, 2009
Olga A. Méndez, First Puerto Rican Woman Elected To U.S. State Legislature, Dead At 83
July 15, 2009
Sen. Hiram Monserrate spent about twice as much money as his raised over the past six months and used $14,500 worth of campaign cash to cover legal bills as he fights felony assault charges, according to his most recent filing with the state Board of Elections.
July 14, 2009
New York City Councilman Miguel Martinez resigns amid Dept. of Investigation probe into slush fund scandal
Hispanic politics can be a tricky business inside the NYPD.
June 22, 2009
To gauge public opinion of Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D-Corona) in his home district, the Queens Chronicle did an informal survey of Latino citizens late Wednesday morning. The question was asked in Spanish — “¿Que opina del senador Monserrate?”
Traitor New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate likens himself to Jesus – (strong words all around)
June 15, 2009
State Politics at Puerto Rican Day Parade
April 2, 2009
Comptroller Bill Thompson will receive the first formal endorsement of an elected official for his mayoral bid (NYC) this evening from Assemblyman Peter Rivera, the Legislature’s highest-ranking Latino elected official.
March 14, 2009
Watchdog group calls for investigation of Adolfo Carrion, Bronx pres. tapped as Obama’s urban czar
March 10, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg hones Spanish skills to woo Latino voters
Alcalde de N.Y. afina su español para atraer a votantes latinos – Michael Bloomberg
February 1, 2009
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand met with Latino lawmakers Sunday in Brooklyn in an effort to explain some of her positions on immigration
December 28, 2008
Even in a borough that’s seen its share of political scandal and run-ins with the law, the sight of Councilman Hiram Monserrate in handcuffs last week was enough to shock even the most cynical political observer. Two weeks shy of his ascension as a leading Latino voice in the state Senate, Monserrate (D-Corona) was arrested and charged by the NYPD early Friday morning for allegedly slashing his girlfriend in the face with a broken bottle or glass during an argument.
December 15, 2008
Brooklyn congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has taken herself out of contention as a potential successor for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
December 9, 2008
A Self-Leaking Nominee? Adolfo Carrion Jr. for a cabinet post? :: Bronx Borough President, Democrat of Puerto Rican descent, serves as president of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials(NALEO) + a not to complimentary website adolfocarrion.com
December 5, 2008
Pedro Espada will take office as majority leader of the New York State Senate in January. – 33rd Senate District – Bronx, NYC
November 21, 2008
After watching Barack Obama break the ultimate racial barrier on his path to the presidency — and after serving as chief-of-staff for six years to the borough’s first Latino elected official, Councilman Hiram Monserrate — Julissa Ferreras is set to make some history of her own. In all probability, Ferreras will soon announce her candidacy for the city council seat left vacant by Monserrate’s landslide state Senate victory. If she wins the special election in February to serve the rest of her boss’ term, Ferreras will become the first Latina representative from Queens.
November 20, 2008
Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-N.Y.) Chosen to Lead Hispanic Agenda in the 111th Congress – Unanimously elected Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
November 18, 2008
New York State Senator-elect Pedro Espada knows how to crash a party—in the Bronx and in Albany. Known for bucking political bosses, Espada recently bumped Efrain Gonzalez from the 33rd Senatorial District. He is one of three legislators withholding their support of State Senator Malcolm Smith, who is vying to become Senate Majority Leader.
November 4, 2008
A suburban New York county sent an official mailer telling thousands of voters in Spanish that Election Day is Nov. 9, then spent the weekend making automated calls to alert people to the mistake.
October 20, 2008
Ecuador abre consulados en Queens, Connecticut
October 15, 2008
At a press conference on Tuesday The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) publicly urged Presidential candidates Barrack Obama and John McCain to speak openly about immigration reform.
September 29, 2008
It is not often middle school students can hear directly from a world leader. On Sept. 25, the students at Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science and Engineering (CSS) got their chance when Leonel Fernández, president of the Dominican Republic, came to visit.
September 25, 2008
Cuba’s vice president warmly welcomed in N.Y. – Ramón Machado Ventura, highest Cuban visitor since Fidel Castro retired, was greeted by ovations.
September 15, 2008
Mini novela in the Bronx – politics
Top New York Latino Officials announce support for Obama
September 11, 2008
Trouble With Spanish? Constituents Weigh In – Representative Charles B. Rangel told reporters on Wednesday that he did not pay federal taxes on rental income he earned from his villa in the Dominican Republic, because of what he called “cultural and language barriers”
September 8, 2008
New York Latinos see no winner in Obama or McCain
September 3, 2008
A three-way contest for an obscure judgeship in Tuesday’s primary election has sparked a major rift among Bronx Democratic leaders, one that could signal the end of party boss Jose Rivera’s eight-year reign.
July 23, 2008
NY State Assembly has 1st Dominican representing part of Bronx – Nelson Castro
July 16, 2008
Immigrants Eager to Vote Sue to Hasten Citizenship – New York
July 15, 2008
Senator Plans Run as Democrat — and Republican – New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr
June 10, 2008
Obama Faces Hurdles in Wooing New York’s Hispanics
May 20, 2008
Rebellion is escalating against Bronx’s Dem chief Jose Rivera
May 14, 2008
Dominican New Yorkers To Cast Their Vote For Island’s New President
April 24, 2008
U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral Visits Queens
April 10, 2008
Some New York Colombians Lean Republican Over Trade Issue
March 11, 2008
NYC Soccer Tacos Survive Rules Crackdown
February 18, 2008
New York’s Latino Evangelicals Consider the Candidates
February 14, 2008
Adolfo Carrión Jr. to Name Campaign Chairmen – New York City
New York Hispanic clubs to back McCain
February 12, 2008
What Hillary’s Victory May Mean for NY Latinos
NY Hispanic Lawmakers Slam Clinton Over Doyle’s Departure – Sen. Ruben Diaz, of the Bronx, and Assemblyman Jose Peralta, of Queens
February 11, 2008
Dominican heads Bronx Latinos in rally for Obama – Haile Rivera
February 5, 2008
Hillary favorite among New York Latino voters, Obama not giving up
NYC Latinos Torn Between Clinton And Obama
Obama Caravan Poaches Latino Hillary Supporters – New York City
February 4, 2008
Key issues for Hispanic voters in New York
Latina Clinton Supporter Campaigns In Bronx
Latino Caravan for Clinton Drives Through Upper Manhattan
January 4, 2008
It’s Official: Hector Diaz Lands City Clerk Post – New York City
November 4, 2007
John Edwards Offers Alternative to New York Illegal Immigrant Licensing Plan
October 30, 2007
GOP pol’s immigrant license comments leave a bad taste – New York
October 26, 2007
Spitzer’s license plan runs into anti-immigration fervor – New York
October 9, 2007
Hispanics flex political muscle – New York City
October 2, 2007
Spitzer Defends Order To Allow Drivers Licenses For Illegal Immigrants
September 25, 2007
QUOTE: “They no longer need to hide and pretend they are not here,” Gov. Eliot Spitzer said. “We will not become part of what is propagated on the federal level _ that if we don’t admit they are here, then we can somehow not provide services. That is bad policy.” regarding New York’s plan to provide driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants
August 22, 2007
Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez Secures $2.6 Million for Community Projects – Brooklyn
August 10, 2007
City Councilman Sponsors Bill Supporting ID Cards For All New Yorkers
June 5, 2007
Opinions, Far Apart, Underscore Immigration Bill’s Obstacles in New York
May 13, 2007
Bronx State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz: Latinos Need Not Run To Hillary
May 3, 2007
Bloomberg in Spanish: Now He Can Hold Up His End of the Conversation
March 15, 2007
Boro Latino leaders see Dem Party snub – Queens, New York
March 12, 2007
Is Queens Dem party snubbing Latino officials?
January 2, 2007
Badillo’s World, One Tenement’s Tale and Eau N.Y.C. – New York City
December 22, 2006
BLOOMY BACKS BADILLO – New York
December 20, 2006
LATINOS GIVE BADILLO AN F
December 14, 2006
Efrain Gonzalez Jr. Case Puts Focus on Member Items – The Bronx, NYC
