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‘Climate refugees will always consider New York a safe haven. We have to develop a permanent settlement program that gets refugees involved in our communities.’

ByCarlina Rivera 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Government

Puerto Rico’s Earthquakes: How You Can Help

There are more than 1,000 people living in shelters, more than 250,000 people do not have water and another half million do not have electricity.

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

09

Jan 2020

Comunidades de habla hispana News

Lo que se sabe del temblor en Puerto Rico y cómo puede ayudar

Hay más de mil personas viviendo en albergues, más de 250.000 personas en la isla no tienen agua y otro medio millón no tiene electricidad.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Oct 2019

Uncategorized

How Many Displaced by Hurricane Maria are Still Living in New York City?

FEMA told City Limits that ‘a more detailed look at the NYC aspects/impacts’ would ‘best be handled by the city.’ However, neither the mayor’s office nor several of the city’s agencies were…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

24

May 2019

Opinion

Opinion: More than the Bronx at Stake with Race to Fill Serrano’s Seat

The next representative of the 15th Congressional District could be a strong voice for Puerto Rico – or not.

ByErica González 5Comments

14

May 2018

Education

NYU’s Storm Refugees Resisting Pressure to Return to Puerto Rico

The institution took in 57 students whose home universities were shut down by the storm. Now they’re being told it’s safe to go back—and that the island needs them.

ByErin Sheridan 3Comments

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Apr 2018

Uncategorized

FEMA Extends Protection for Displaced Puerto Ricans

‘FEMA is temporarily extending assistance for the 83 Puerto Rican families set to lose their shelter in New York City. But the fight is not over.’

ByJarrett Murphy 14Comments

17

Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness Justice

City Scrambling to Help Puerto Rican Storm Victims Tossed From FEMA Hotels

Eighty-six families have been asked to check out of their temporary housing hotels by the end of this week.

ByClaudia Irizarry-Aponte

ByVanessa Colón-Almenas 3Comments

21

Nov 2017

Opinion

CityViews: Puerto Rico Needs A Marshall Plan

New York National Guard soldiers load equipment for a recovery mission to Puerto Rico in late September. Eight weeks since Hurricane Maria dealt a punishing blow to Puerto Rico, millions…

ByMark Levine 1Comment

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Sep 2017

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Emergency Rally for Puerto Rico Tonight: Official Schedule for Sept. 28

Also, three Council hearings take place as GOP mayoral nominee Nicole Malliotakis focuses on senior centers and Mayor de Blasio and his team continue their week-long emphasis of programs and…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Opinion: Puerto Rico’s Earthquakes Are a Wake-Up Call for A NY Disaster Refugee Program

Puerto Rico’s Earthquakes: How You Can Help

Lo que se sabe del temblor en Puerto Rico y cómo puede ayudar

How Many Displaced by Hurricane Maria are Still Living in New York City?

Opinion: More than the Bronx at Stake with Race to Fill Serrano’s Seat

NYU’s Storm Refugees Resisting Pressure to Return to Puerto Rico

FEMA Extends Protection for Displaced Puerto Ricans

City Scrambling to Help Puerto Rican Storm Victims Tossed From FEMA Hotels

CityViews: Puerto Rico Needs A Marshall Plan

Emergency Rally for Puerto Rico Tonight: Official Schedule for Sept. 28

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