Rain doesn't dampen spirits at National Puerto Rica Day Parade
CBS2's Leah Mishkin talks to many who attended and were so happy to see the parade back in Manhattan.
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Puerto Rican Day Parade back in full swing
The parade is back and people will be allowed to line the streets to watch for the first time since the pandemic.
Puerto Rican Day Parade returns June 12th
The Puerto Rican Day Parade is returning in New York City for the first time since the pandemic started.
Paterson softball team raising money for Puerto Rico tournament
A youth softball team in Paterson, New Jersey earned the right to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico, but they may not be able to make the trip without some help. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the story.
Citizens in Puerto Rico excluded from some federal benefits
The high court ruled it's OK to exclude U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico from the Supplemental Security Income program.
New Yorkers angered by Supreme Court ruling denying federal benefits to residents in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Congress is not required to extend federal benefits to people in Puerto Rico, and that has many New Yorkers angry. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Cafe Chocobar Cortes Opens Its First Outpost Outside Of Puerto Rico In The South Bronx
Instead of Midtown, the brand chose Mott Haven to bring its nostalgic brand closer to the people who've grown up with it.
Drug Trafficking Ring Shipped Cocaine To New York Inside Children's Lunch Boxes, Investigators Say
Five men in New York have been charged in the case. Prosecutors say the suspects shipped numerous packages to New York and Massachusetts.
House Committee Holds Hearings On Dueling Bills Regarding Puerto Rico's Potential Statehood
When it comes to cultural pride, Puerto Ricans are strongly united, but much less so when it comes to the future of the island, currently a territory of the U.S.
Memorial Honoring Puerto Rican Community, Hurricane Maria Victims Unveiled In Lower Manhattan
The multi-colored glass curves and ascending spiral were designed by architect Segundo Cardona and artist Antonio Martorell. Both are based in Puerto Rico.
N.Y. Deploys Aid Team To Puerto Rico Earthquake Areas
New York has deployed 25 state building inspectors and 26 bilingual mental health professionals to assist with earthquake recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Puerto Rico Amid Ongoing Tremors
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit southern Puerto Rico on Saturday at a shallow depth.
Councilman Suggests New Office To Help Puerto Ricans Transition To Life In New York
Currently, there are around 700,000 Puerto Ricans living here. Many more are relocating after natural disasters.
How To Help After Deadly Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico, Causing Widespread Power Outage
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0.
Dogs Left Homeless By Earthquakes In Puerto Rico Arrive At NJ Animal Shelter
The animals are now ready to be adopted into forever homes.
How Normal Is The Recent Series Of Earthquakes In Puerto Rico, And Is The End In Sight?
The island of Puerto Rico hasn't stopped trembling since late December with recent earthquakes began.
Cuomo Announces NY Will Provide Puerto Rico Mental Health Professionals, Help For Power System
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrapped up his visit announcing New York Power Authority would help with electrical infrastructure repair. New York will also push an effort to get extra mental health professionals to Puerto Rico.
'This Is Our Family': Gov. Cuomo Heads To Puerto Rico To Help Assess Earthquake Damage
The emergency trip comes as hundreds of thousands of people remain without power and water. Many are staying in shelters, because they're fearful to return home.
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Quake-Stunned Puerto Rico
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing further damage along the island's southern coast where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.
Many Residents Afraid To Go Inside Following Puerto Rico's Strongest Earthquake Since 1918
A day after Puerto Rico's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, scientists warn it's impossible to predict when the tremors will stop.
How To Help After Deadly Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico, Causing Widespread Power Outage
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0.
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico, Knocking Out Power Across Island
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Puerto Rico early Tuesday morning, the second large strike in 24 hours.
Walter Mercado, Legendary Puerto Rican Astrologer, Dies Of Renal Failure
Mercado was an icon of Spanish language television and widely known throughout New York's Latin community -- which is home to the largest Puerto Rican population in the United States.
Hurricane Dorian Bears Down On Florida; Here's How To Help Loved Ones In Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
As Tropical Storm Dorian gathers strength and takes aim at the Caribbean islands, New Yorkers with ties to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico are keeping a watchful eye.
Tropical Storm Dorian: President Trump Declares Emergency As Puerto Rico Braces For Landfall
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to strengthen before hitting the island, which is still recovering from Hurricane Maria two years ago.
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