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Jackson Heights Latinos Disproportionately Stopped-and-Frisked

Jackson Heights

February 11, 2013

Jackson Heights Latinos Disproportionately Stopped-and-Frisked

The 115th Precinct, in Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and North Corona, stopped 14,585 Latinos in 2011.

MLS Stadium Plan Sparks Tug-of-War Over Hispanic Support

Corona

January 21, 2013

MLS Stadium Plan Sparks Tug-of-War Over Hispanic Support

Despite soccer's popularity, Hispanic support for an MLS stadium remains divided, activists say.

'Sesame Street' Open Auditions Seek Show's Newest Resident

Midtown

August 21, 2012

'Sesame Street' Open Auditions Seek Show's Newest Resident

The iconic children's show held open auditions to cast a new Hispanic character.

Race Between Rangel and Espaillat Comes Down to the Wire

Washington Heights

June 25, 2012

Race Between Rangel and Espaillat Comes Down to the Wire

As the Democratic primary approaches, tensions are rising along ethnic lines and neighborhood turf wars.
Bloomberg and Kelly Favor Decriminalizing Possession of Small Amount of Pot

New York City

June 04, 2012

Bloomberg and Kelly Favor Decriminalizing Possession of Small Amount of Pot

Mayor and police commissioner endorse passage of Gov. Cuomo's plan to change marijuana law.
Espaillat Losing Allies to Rangel in Tough Uptown Congressional Race

Harlem

April 05, 2012

Espaillat Losing Allies to Rangel in Tough Uptown Congressional Race

Despite warnings of a "nuclear" political race war, many Hispanic leaders are siding with Rangel.
Rangel's District Saved in New Redistricting Plan

Harlem

March 07, 2012

Rangel's District Saved in New Redistricting Plan

A federal judge released her proposal for New York's new Congressional lines Tuesday.
Dominican Independence Day Celebrated by New Yorkers

Manhattan

February 25, 2012

Dominican Independence Day Celebrated by New Yorkers

New Yorkers plan to celebrate the 168th anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic. 
Hispanic Pride on Display at Midtown Parade

Midtown

October 09, 2011

Hispanic Pride on Display at Midtown Parade

Crowds lined Fifth Avenue on Oct. 9, 2011 for the Hispanic Day Parade.
Police Looking for Woman Who Vanished Near City Hall

Downtown

July 20, 2011

Police Looking for Woman Who Vanished Near City Hall

Police are looking for Ada Alicea, 74, of the Lower East Side, who went missing on Tuesday night near City Hall.
Murder Trial Exposes Chinatown's Ethnic Tensions

Lower East Side & East Village

December 16, 2010

Murder Trial Exposes Chinatown's Ethnic Tensions

Victor Fong's murder trial didn't attract much attention, but residents say Hispanic-Asian distrust remains.
Police Searching for Three Men Accused of Gunpoint Mugging in Central Park

Manhattan

April 06, 2010

Police Searching for Three Men Accused of Gunpoint Mugging in Central Park

Victor Fong's murder trial didn't attract much attention, but residents say Hispanic-Asian distrust remains.

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