Edwin Martínez for El Diario, Author at City Limits

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Facilities that provided assistance for people with asthma before the pandemic have continued to operate by offering pre-recorded medical advice by phone, and have never returned to in-person services, families…

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 12 minRead time

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Jun 2021

Government

NYC’s Latino Leaders Split Over the Best Mayoral Candidate for Immigrants

There’s no clear consensus yet among Latino community leaders, activists and politicians about who the next mayor should be, El Diario reports.

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 11 minRead time

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Dec 2020

Economy Government

NYC’s Latin American Indigenous Communities Demand Protection

A lack of translation services has complicated access to healthcare and financial aid for the many thousands of Latin American people who speak neither English nor Spanish.

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 5 minRead time

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Dec 2020

Health Justice

Non-Violent Offenders Remain Exposed to COVID-19 Despite Qualifying for Release

Infection numbers are rising in the state prison system. But some inmates facing short sentences and bearing high health risks are still inside.

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 12 minRead time

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Dec 2020

Uncategorized

Concerns Grow Over Vaccine Hurdles for Undocumented NYers

The Trump administration’s vaccination plan would require handing over personal information to get the potentially life-saving shot.

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 6 minRead time

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Nov 2020

Economy

In a Blow for Immigrants, City Will Offer No Cash Aid to Undocumented New Yorkers

Mayor de Blasio says even if federal aid flows to the city, the local government will not be in a position to provide cash benefits to families who have been…

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 8 minRead time

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Oct 2020

Economy

Street Merchants Demand First Vendor License Increase in Decades

Only 4,000 street vending permits and 5,000 street food licenses have been issued in the city since 1983.

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 7 minRead time

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Aug 2020

Economy Health

Hunger ‘Skyrocketing’ in Latino Neighborhoods Hard-Hit by COVID

In order to survive, people who do not qualify for any direct federal, state or municipal financial aid have turned to queuing twice a week at pantries across the five…

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 9 minRead time

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Jul 2020

Economy

Phase 3 Employees Demand Better Workplace Protections As COVID-Reopening Progresses

As more and more workers returned to their jobs last week, activists and advocates are asking the city and state to create stricter protections for employees, including access to PPE…

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 5 minRead time

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May 2020

Education

Virtual English Classes Offer Escape and Comfort for Immigrants During Lockdown

Some immigrants who are out of work during the pandemic are using the time to take English classes. ‘To me, this has been a relief in the middle of the…

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 8 minRead time

Edwin Martínez for El Diario

Latino Families Worry COVID-19 Has Sidelined The Bronx’s Asthma Crisis

NYC’s Latino Leaders Split Over the Best Mayoral Candidate for Immigrants

NYC’s Latin American Indigenous Communities Demand Protection

Non-Violent Offenders Remain Exposed to COVID-19 Despite Qualifying for Release

Concerns Grow Over Vaccine Hurdles for Undocumented NYers

In a Blow for Immigrants, City Will Offer No Cash Aid to Undocumented New Yorkers

Street Merchants Demand First Vendor License Increase in Decades

Hunger ‘Skyrocketing’ in Latino Neighborhoods Hard-Hit by COVID

Phase 3 Employees Demand Better Workplace Protections As COVID-Reopening Progresses

Virtual English Classes Offer Escape and Comfort for Immigrants During Lockdown

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