Puerto Rico

Last month, the Puerto Rican Dominican singer appeared onstage with Trump at a rally endorsing him.

His remarks came after recent data found that 75% of all newly eligible voters under age 21 in the U.S. territory hadn’t registered to vote and amid a decline in voter turnout.

Puerto Rico has lost thousands of its doctors in the past decade, many having fled to the U.S. mainland for better pay. That’s why one doctor, Pedro Juan Vázquez, who is better known by his rapper stage name PJ Sin Suela, is trying to fill the gaps.

The U.S. government says $325 million in federal funds will be available for solar and battery storage installations across Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory struggles with chronic power outages.

An update regarding the loss of power in Puerto Rico.

A widespread power outage has hit Puerto Rico and left more than 340,000 customers without electricity after two of the U.S. territory’s power plants shut down.

Tens of thousands came out to Manhattan for a celebration of Puerto Rican culture. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports. 

New York City’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade will return in person this Sunday. Now in its 67th year, the parade will go up Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street starting at 11 a.m. This year it acknowledges the municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican communities of Hawaii. The following streets will be closed for...

The countdown is on for a time honored celebration in Manhattan. News 4’s Lynda Baquero reports. 

Puerto Rican pride will be on display this weekend as the annual parade marches up Fifth Avenue.

The Puerto Rican actress and model arrives in New York after winning the fourth season of the successful Telemundo show, ”La Casa de los Famosos”, thanks to winning over the viewers and earning their votes.

Puerto Rican pride will be celebrated this Sunday in New York City in its typical colorful style. Now in its 67th year, the parade will go up Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street starting at 11 a.m. This year it acknowledges the municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican communities of Hawaii. Affectionately known...

A U.S. Marine from Massachusetts who was swept away by the current at a Puerto Rico beach on Wednesday has been identified amid an ongoing search. The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies were still searching for 26-year-old Samuel Maturi Wanjiru, who disappeared from the beach, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 3:58 p.m. Wednesday at La Pared Beach...

Daddy Yankee, known for hits such as “Gasolina” and “Despacito,” said he hopes to “evangelize the world” and live for Jesus

The Puerto Rico Status Act is legislation which would allow the U.S. territory to vote on whether to become the 51st state or secede as an independent country.

What started in 1973 as a literary salon in founder Miguel Algarín’s East Village living room has grown into an iconic cultural institution that continues to offer a platform for underrepresented artists to showcase their work and hone their craft.  Everyone, regardless of level of expertise, is welcome to express themselves and share their stories on the Nuyorican Poets...

The famous café known for celebrating Puerto Rican culture hits its 50th anniversary. Gilma Avalos reports.

Puerto Rican history and heritage is being showcased on the Lower East Side by artist Leila Mattina Gregory. Rana Novini reports.

Video obtained by Telemundo affiliate WKAQ-TV shows the moment at least seven shots were fired near the court’s entrance as a reporter who was preparing for a broadcast fled the area.

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade will hit New York City streets this Sunday. This year’s theme this year is “Música, Cultura y Alegría” (translated to “Music, Culture and Joy” in English), which will pay tribute to Puerto Rico’s musicians, creative culture, and the joyous energy. “The NPRDP Board selected this theme because these words embody the essence of...