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Christina Beckles, Boxer and Dog Rescuer
Christina Beckles, an ex-Golden Gloves champion, now spends her time and money saving abandoned and abused dogs from a beach in Puerto Rico called Dead Dog Beach.
March 25, 2012Romney Wins Puerto Rico Primary
Mitt Romney’s campaign said his win in Puerto Rico was the latest sign of his strength over Rick Santorum as attention in the Republican presidential contest turned to Illinois.
March 19, 2012
Santorum Addresses Firestorm Over Puerto Rico Remarks
Rick Santorum found himself in damage-control mode on Thursday after calling English primacy a condition for Puerto Rican statehood.
March 16, 2012
Fortunes Turn, as Does Style, for Santorum
In his first public event the day after winning the Alabama and Mississippi primaries, Rick Santorum projected an air that seemed more ... presidential.
March 15, 2012CITY ROOM; Seeking Inner Peace And Peace on the Street
City Room blog on group Asociacion Neta, formed in the prisons of Puerto Rico in 1970, and considered by critics and law enforcement to be a gang; members say that the group now dedicates itself to helping its members and their communities, including working with experts in conflict resolution to work with some of the most marginalized groups in New York City. Photo
February 11, 2012
Puerto Rico Traces Decline in Prospects to Inclusion in the Baseball Draft
After decades of populating major league rosters with All-Stars at every position, Puerto Rico had only 20 players on opening day rosters last season.
January 17, 2012U.S. Says Navy Bombings on Vieques, P.R., Posed No Health Risks
A federal agency found no evidence that decades of live fire and bombing exercises by the Navy on the Puerto Rican island had caused health problems.
December 9, 2011
N.Y. Lawmakers Confer in Puerto Rico
The New York State Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force has held its annual conference, attracting lawmakers, lobbyists and labor leaders with pristine beaches and networking opportunities.
November 14, 2011
Cuomo Pledges to Fight Joblessness Among Minority Youths
Addressing a conference in Puerto Rico of Hispanic lawmakers from New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo emphasized that his administration was committed to serving Hispanic communities.
November 12, 2011
Victor Cruz, Giants Receiver, Mixes Cultures and Scores Touchdowns
Victor Cruz, a wide receiver for the Giants, is one of only a few players in the N.F.L. with a Hispanic background.
November 6, 2011
Puerto Rico’s Plan for Gas Pipeline Has Many Critics
Officials say a proposed natural gas pipeline is crucial to reducing energy costs and reviving the economy. But opponents say the environmental impact will be too great.
October 22, 2011
Puerto Rico Is Prodded to Get Tough on Police
After decades of public mistrust, steps are being taken to combat dysfunction outlined in a Justice Department report.
October 5, 2011
Report Finds Puerto Rico Police Dept. Corruption
The 17,000-officer police force of Puerto Rico has been accused of a pattern of civil rights violations and other illegal practices.
September 8, 2011
Esmeralda Santiago’s ‘Conquistadora’ Is a Puerto Rican Epic
Esmeralda Santiago’s latest work is a sweeping historical novel set on a plantation in her native Puerto Rico.
July 25, 2011
Murder Rate and Fear Rise in Puerto Rico
The police in Puerto Rico are trying new strategies to control crime, while residents try to protect themselves.
June 21, 2011
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