Politics + New York Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

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 4, 2009

Life’s a real beach for New York Latino politicos

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 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

September 21, 2009

NY Senator Serrano Report: Immigration Reform Starts Here

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 9, 2009

New York State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. (D-Bronx) held a press conference on Tuesday to cast a spotlight on rights violations against farm workers

September 2, 2009

Pedro Espada Jr. Fires Aide Onix A. Sosa Over Real Estate Woes – NY

August 25, 2009

Gov. Luis G. Fortuño of Puerto Rico endorsed Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s re-election bid on Tuesday

August 13, 2009

Maria Connie Castaneda takes personal pride as mayor of Brockport, New York

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

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

Hispanic politics can be a tricky business inside the NYPD.

July 9, 2009

Senator Pedro Espada Returns To Democrats, Ending New York Senate Stalemate – Espada and fellow Democratic Sens. Ruben Diaz and Hiram Monserrate said the end of the standoff is a victory for Latinos, providing them a greater voice in Albany

June 22, 2009

Traitor New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate likens himself to Jesus – (strong words all around)

June 11, 2009

Latino-Black Rivalry Helped Fuel G.O.P.’s Takeover of New York State Senate – re: Pedro Espada Jr. new president of the Senate and Hiram Monserrate

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 25, 2009

Gov. David Paterson has appointed the first Latino presiding justice to the midlevel appeals court in New York. Associate Justice Luis Gonzalez

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

Latino Leaders Should Step Up – An editorial in New York’s Spanish-language El Diario/La Prensa calls on Latino politicians to take a stand against the recent appointment of Kirsten Gillibrand as the new U.S. Senator from New York. Latinos have come too far, editors write, to accept a senator who espouses the kind of positions that Latinos have been fighting against for years.

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 12, 2008

James Castro-Blanco to Launch Campaign for Yonkers City Council President

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 6, 2008

Dieciséis cónsules latinoamericanos han unido fuerzas para coordinar la ayuda a la comunidad hispana del nordeste del país y se reunirán la semana que viene con el gobernador de Nueva York para tocar temas que afectan a los inmigrantes.

December 5, 2008

Pedro Espada will take office as majority leader of the New York State Senate in January. – 33rd Senate District – Bronx, NYC

Hispanic advocates in New York called on the governor Thursday to consider more Latinos for critical government positions. Members of the National Latino Officers Association gathered outside the Governor David Paterson’s office in Murray Hill Thursday afternoon.

December 3, 2008

Rivera to Paterson: I Told You So – Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera calls on Governor Paterson to reject the recommendations for Chief Judge and releases letter sent earlier this year to the Governor warning of lack of Hispanics serving as judges throughout New York

Trio of big names stand in way of Latino taking N.Y. – A Clinton, a Cuomo and a Kennedy.

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 11, 2008

Puerto Rico’s governor-elect Luis Fortuño says he and New York Gov. David Paterson plan to enhance trade ties between the Caribbean commonwealth and the U.S. state

Gov. David Paterson Woos The Puerto Rican Vote, Side-Steps Statehood while in Puerto Rico

November 6, 2008

Latino rebellion in New York state senate – The dissidents – three of them Hispanic – told the governor they are tired of the state’s Democratic Party taking Latinos for granted, despite their role in the party’s huge victories on Election Day.

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 30, 2008

One of the biggest advocates of Latino issues on Long Island has endorsed Sen. John McCain for president. Rev. Allan Ramirez, pastor of the Brookville Reform Church

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 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

Sergio Argueta announces run against Hooper – Nassau, New York

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 17, 2008

Latin American consulates to join forces in NY, NJ

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

New York Assemblyman Greg Ball’s bill on illegal immigration divides public

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

Hispanics Fight At-Large Voting System – Port Chester, New York

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

Day Laborers – Disputes Swirl Over Hiring Site Case – New York

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 28, 2008

The Dominican Haile Rivera heads a NY Latino group backing Obama

January 15, 2008

Mayor says staff never insulted Hispanics – Buffalo, New York

January 14, 2008

Hispanic Leaders “Appalled” By African-American Lawmakers – Buffalo, New York

January 4, 2008

It’s Official: Hector Diaz Lands City Clerk Post – New York City

January 2, 2008

More Latinos on the bench – New York

November 15, 2007

Two State Democrats Criticize Spitzer For Backing Off License Plan

Immigrants react to Spitzer’s reversal on licenses

Democrats cowed by GOP scare tactics on immigrants – New York

November 14, 2007

New York Governor Said to Abandon License Plan

November 13, 2007

Voters may dump Spitzer over license plan – New York

November 11, 2007

Govener Spitzer’s Courtesy Call in Puerto Rico

November 6, 2007

Hillary’s current stance: No licenses for illegals

Clinton Defends Wife on Licenses

November 5, 2007

Schumer: use Social Security cards to cut illegal immigration – New York

November 4, 2007

John Edwards Offers Alternative to New York Illegal Immigrant Licensing Plan

License Issue Figures Large in Local Races – New York

October 31, 2007

Republicans rally against Spitzer’s latest driver’s license plan

From 2008 debate to Congress, Clinton and Schumer continue awkward dance on Spitzer license plan

October 30, 2007

Temporary Visitor Stamps Return to Drivers Licenses, Temporarily – New York

GOP pol’s immigrant license comments leave a bad taste – New York

October 29, 2007

NY Senators mum on Spitzer’s ID plan for immigrants

October 28, 2007

Lou Dobbs Makes New York’s Gov. Spitzer Nightly Pinata – (and calls him an idiot)

October 26, 2007

Spitzer’s license plan runs into anti-immigration fervor – New York

October 23, 2007

Clinton Takes Stand on Drivers License Issue (Sort Of) – New York

Don’t Give Lou Dobbs a License to Kill Spitzer’s Drivers License Bill

State Senate Votes to Stop Spitzer Plan to Give Illegal Immigrants Driver’s Licenses – New York Times

October 15, 2007

Albany Lawmakers Discuss Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

October 9, 2007

Hispanics flex political muscle – New York City

October 8, 2007

Secretary of State Named to List of 100 Most Influential Hispanics – Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez of New York

October 2, 2007

Spitzer Defends Order To Allow Drivers Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

September 30, 2007

Republicans fight back against licenses for illegals – New York

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

July 15, 2007

Lopez Torres & Allies File Briefs in U.S. Supreme Court

July 9, 2007

So Far, Both Sides in Suffolk Tax and Immigration Impasse Are Ahead – New York

July 1, 2007

A Long Island Assemblyman Learns to Work the System – Phil Ramos

June 25, 2007

Long Island politician wont yield on immigration

June 21, 2007

Mayor Byron W. Brown appointed Betty Calvo-Torres on Tuesday to a vacancy in Buffalo City Court, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the city bench

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

May 2, 2007

Mayor of tiny Long Island village apologizes for anti-Hispanic comments

April 22, 2007

Bronx State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz: Democrats Take Advantage Of Latinos

March 21, 2007

Suffolk Lawmakers Vote No on Bill to Curb Day Laborers – New York

March 15, 2007

Boro Latino leaders see Dem Party snub – Queens, New York

March 12, 2007

Is Queens Dem party snubbing Latino officials?

March 11, 2007

New York town defies U.S. on Hispanic voting rights – Port Chester

March 6, 2007

Federal Judge Stops Port Chester Elections

February 27, 2007

NY village wants to keep voting system, let Hispanic power evolve – Port Chester

February 22, 2007

Orangetown supervisor cuts ties with president of the Hispanic Police Society – New York

February 16, 2007

Felix Ortiz loses bid for comptroller’s chair – Long-shot assemblyman flunks state screening committee interview despite support – New York

February 15, 2007

Unsuccessful Port Chester candidates testify in Hispanic vote lawsuit – New YOrk

January 14, 2007

IN PLAIN ENGLISH, HISPANICS LOSE AGAIN – Cochecton, New York

January 4, 2007

Nydia M. Velazquez Official Swearing In to 110th Congress

January 2, 2007

Badillo’s World, One Tenement’s Tale and Eau N.Y.C. – New York City

December 27, 2006

Tapping Latinos for state gov’t – New York

December 22, 2006

BLOOMY BACKS BADILLO – New York

December 20, 2006

LATINOS GIVE BADILLO AN F

December 17, 2006

Rift Over Illegal Immigration Leads to Talk of Secession – Farmingville, New York

Reaction mixed on federal lawsuit charging anti-Hispanic bias – Port Chester, New York

December 14, 2006

Efrain Gonzalez Jr. Case Puts Focus on Member Items – The Bronx, NYC