Puerto Rico Archives – QNS

Kevin Mares, 25, of East Elmhurst, who was fatally shot in Puerto Rico early Sunday morning, was planning on getting engaged this fall to his girlfriend of six years, Angy Arguello.

East Elmhurst man killed in shooting while visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert

By Bill Parry

U.S. Reps Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have penned a letter to the FBI and CIA over the murders of two Puerto Rican independence leaders in the 1970s.

Politics

Reps Velázquez and Ocasio-Cortez demand FBI, CIA release documents on Puerto Rican leaders’ assassinations

By Shane O’Brien

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Velázquez and Schumer secure $365 million in funding for renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico

Irish and Puerto Rican musicians perform at the inaugural Crossroad Concert at the New York Irish Center. Photo: Shane O'Brien

LIC Post

New York Irish Center launches ‘Crossroads Concerts’ series with fusion of Irish and Puerto Rican musical traditions

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News

Victoria’s Secrets: fun and work in Puerto Rico

By Victoria Schneps

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PoliticsNY

Adams visits Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic following Hurricane Fiona amid mulitple crises at home

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Astoria

Authentic Puerto Rican restaurant The Freakin Rican acts as a ‘lifeline’ for Astoria community

By Julia Moro

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Elmhurst

‘We demand clear action and justice’: Jackson Heights community honors transgender woman killed in Puerto Rico

By Angélica Acevedo

Jamaica

Jamaica Hospital welcomes home Puerto Rico earthquake response team with special award ceremony

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Flushing

Flushing congresswoman launches emergency drive to bring supplies to Puerto Rico

By Carlotta Mohamed

Opinion

Victoria’s Secrets: SOMOS power event in Puerto Rico

By Victoria Schneps

Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown presented Queens College President Felix Matos Rodriguez with his office's Hispanic Heritage Award for 2018.

Flushing

Brown honors Queens College president for advocacy in Queens and work in Puerto Rico

By Bill Parry

Photo courtesy of Lionel Cruet

Long Island City

LIC residents can be inspired by 15 new exhibits at Socrates Sculpture Park

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

Hurricane Maria

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Velazquez bill to regulate death counts following natural disasters clears the House

By Mark Hallum

Bayside resident helps build homes in Puerto Rico

Bayside resident helps build homes in Puerto Rico

By Carlotta Mohamed

Velázquez bills to aid small businesses in Puerto Rico receives bipartisan support

Politics

Velázquez bills to aid small businesses in Puerto Rico receives bipartisan support

By Naeisha Rose

New York Empire to hold benefit for Puerto Rico hurricane relief

Sports

New York Empire to hold benefit for Puerto Rico hurricane relief

By Angelica Acevedo

Flushing musician cherishes her Puerto Rican roots

Flushing

Flushing musician cherishes her Puerto Rican roots

By Carlotta Mohamed

Puerto Rican families get extended New York City stay

Puerto Rican families get extended New York City stay

By Naeisha Rose

Springfield Gardens veteran honored for community service

Springfield Gardens

Springfield Gardens veteran honored for community service

By Naeisha Rose

Meng connects with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico

Flushing

Meng connects with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico

By Gina Martinez

Bayside

Bayside student returns to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria & reflects on ‘changed perspective’

By Suzanne Monteverdi

MediSys volunteers honored for Puerto Rico relief work

MediSys volunteers honored for Puerto Rico relief work

By Naeisha Rose

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Flushing

‘The whole island was affected’: Queens health care workers give aid in Puerto Rico

By Suzanne Monteverdi

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