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Thu11Sep2008

First Poem Since...

I'm feeling a lot like Mala today, I just don't have any more words to talk about 9-11. That does not mean, however, that there isn't still a storm of unnameable feelings hidden away that I don't want to share.... Read more »

Thursday, September 11 2008 | 18:23 H

Sun29Jun2008

Feds Probe "Alleged" Yonkers Police Brutality

I love when a woman can show up looking as she does in the picture and people can still say that something "allegedly" went down. Pictured is Irma Marquez, who was shown on a surveillance videotape, being bodyslammed, facedown, by... Read more »

Sunday, June 29 2008 | 11:52 H

Wed18Jun2008

Police Officer Found Not Guilty of Killing Homeless Guatemalan Immigrant

It has been well over a year since Rene Perez, a homeless immigrant from Guatemala was found dead. George Bubaris, a former police officer in the area was accused of second-degree manslaughter, unlawful imprisonment and official misconduct and was found... Read more »

Wednesday, June 18 2008 | 06:58 H

Tue03Jun2008

Law Against Undocumented Struck Down in Long Island County

Yesterday, a Suffolk County, New York law that required required it's 17,000 licensed contractors to prove their employees are not undocumented immigrants was struck down. Judge Ralph Costello ruled that the county legislature broke its own rules when it rejected,... Read more »

Tuesday, June 03 2008 | 14:52 H

Fri30May2008

Tamayo Paintings Sold for Millions

Mexican master painter Rufino Tamayo is known worldwide for his amazing work, though not necessarily as famous in the U.S. as other Mexican artists who have had a lot marketing dollars behind them. But appreciation for Tamayo's work has been... Read more »

Friday, May 30 2008 | 11:37 H

Thu29May2008

NY State to Recognize Gay Marriages from Other States/Countries

While gay couples can't legally get married in New York State, those couples who marry in other states and countries, specifically Canada, will have their marriage recognized inside the Empire State. Gov. David A. Paterson has directed all state agencies... Read more »

Thursday, May 29 2008 | 08:14 H

Thu27Mar2008

NY Rican State Senator Serrano (and a Hot Colombian I Know) Want NY State to Adopt Earth Hour

A hot Colombian I know sent me this video the other day, informing me about the Earth Hour movement around the world. I had my doubts about one hour of no electricity meaning anything, but if anyone could get me... Read more »

Thursday, March 27 2008 | 09:52 H

Tue18Mar2008

New NY States Gov's First Agenda Item : Affairs!

Yesterday, New York State swore in it's 55th governor, David Paterson. He is the first African-American governor in the Empire State and the first legally blind governor in the country. He has a strong reputation as a progressive and is... Read more »

Tuesday, March 18 2008 | 08:06 H

Mon17Mar2008

Rapid Response ICE Raid Network Hotline for NY/NJ Launched

If Immigration and Naturalization (ICE) show up at your door, do you know what to do? Do you know what your rights are? Most people don't, especially in the current climate of fear, which is why NJ the May 1... Read more »

Monday, March 17 2008 | 09:57 H

Wed12Mar2008

Eliot Spitzer Resigns

A few minutes ago, via a press conference that allowed for no questions, NY State Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned, following his being outed as using the services of high priced prostitutes. Spitzer said that effective Monday, March 17th, David Paterson... Read more »

Wednesday, March 12 2008 | 11:38 H

Tue11Mar2008

NY State Governor Eliot Spitzer Likes a Spendy Call Girl Every Once in a While

...And that according to many, is reason enough for him to resign. Seems that the man who allegedly was all about ant-corruption was well corrupted at the low low price of $1,000-an-hour . Spitzer was caught, via FBI wiretap, arranging... Read more »

Tuesday, March 11 2008 | 07:19 H

Tue15May2007

Are Mt. Kisco Police Killing Guatemalan Immigrants?

Rene Perez, a 42 year old homeless immigrant from Guatemala was found on a road in Bedford, N.Y. nearly dead on April 28th. He died shortly thereafter of internal injuries according to a medical examiner but the death of Perez... Read more »

Tuesday, May 15 2007 | 10:50 H

Thu10Aug2006

See la Mala REAL HOT and en persona

Back in June we told you about Mamita Mala's nomination as one of REAL HOT's 100 Hotties. Well, now, if you in the New York area you can attend a hot party honoring the hotties themselves, among them our own... Read more »

Thursday, August 10 2006 | 18:11 H

Wed09Aug2006

NY State Test Takers : Don't Know English? Too Bad!

As if New York State students, regardless of home language, didn't have enough to worry about with the increased use of high-stakes testing that makes or breaks the grade, now the heat is on students with limited English. The rule... Read more »

Wednesday, August 09 2006 | 08:37 H

Tue08Nov2005

VivirLatino Special : Costa a Costa

It's Election Day on all coasts and in towns and cities in-between. Today we will be featuring special coverage of local and state elections direct from San Francisco and New York City. We will be speaking to Latinos on... Read more »

Tuesday, November 08 2005 | 07:40 H

Mon17Oct2005

First-ever "teatro dominicano" opens in NY

The influence of the Dominican community in New York City cannot be denied. Over half of all Dominicanos in the U.S. live in the state of New York, and the face of New York City has changed as la isla... Read more »

Monday, October 17 2005 | 18:00 H

Nuyoricans in New York via Puerto Rico

By definition a Nuyorican is a mix. The word is a blending of "New York" and "Puerto Rican". The person is a Puerto Rican living in New York or a New York born person with Puerto Rican roots. If... Read more »

Monday, October 17 2005 | 13:06 H

Fri14Oct2005

Blogs en la Media Noche

Blogs are playing an ever growing role in Latino life in the United States. They have become a popular means for the exchange and expression of ideas and information. MediaNoche, a gallery and community cultural space in el Barrio aka... Read more »

Friday, October 14 2005 | 14:00 H

Lluvia Poetica

It’s been pouring for days here in New York City, but water isn’t the only thing flooding the streets. Words, sounds, beats and rhythms, in English, Spanish and variations between have been saturating the Latino scene thanks to the presence... Read more »

Friday, October 14 2005 | 10:00 H

Tue11Oct2005

Santo Domingo Blues

The roots of many Latino musical genres lie in not so savory places. Bachata was born in the bars and whorehouses of the Dominican Republic but now has mass appeal, especially among the Dominican immigrants who call cities like... Read more »

Tuesday, October 11 2005 | 14:01 H

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