Latino Candidate Ritchie Torres Turns Heads for the Right Reasons

Ritchie Torres is openly gay and comes from a mix of African-American and Perto Rican parents. He vows to end stigma against LGBT should he win the Bronx congress seat.

Gunman Dead After Shooting Doctors Inside New York City Hospital, Officials Say

Victims' conditions are still unknown.

New York Cab Driver Arrested for Stealing $50,000 Powerball Ticket

A New York City cab driver was arrested Tuesday morning, after he allegedly stole his friend's $50,000 winning lottery ticket and tried to cash the earnings for himself.

2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Invited to Largest NY Latino City, Only Donald Trump Responds

Select Republican presidential candidates have been invited to visit New York's largest Latino city, but only one name returned the call: Donald Trump.

Democratic Congressmen Working on Bills Granting Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Benefits

With Puerto Rico facing $70 billion of debt, U.S. congressional lawmakers are attempting to introduce legislation granting the commonwealth to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Obama Talks Opportunity Gaps for Latinos, Blacks, Announces New Education Nonprofit Aimed at Minorities

U.S. President Barack Obama Monday announced the creation of a new nonprofit designed to help Latino and black youths bolster their education opportunities for a better future, while stating that Latino and black males experiencing different treatment from law enforcement.

Bronx President Ruben Diaz Jr. Talks Borough's 'Transformative' Developments, Future for Latinos

For Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., the "transformative development" for the borough’s Latino population has ranged from jobs, housing, employment, all while debunking claims of gentrification.

Ted Cruz Downplays Government Shutdown Option Over Immigration

At the Americans for Prosperity conference, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, downplayed his political party's plans for a government shutdown over the immigration crisis.

Jennifer Lopez Returns to the Bronx to Shoot 'Same Girl'

You either love her or you hate her. Puerto Rican superstar Jennifer Lopez came back to the streets of her Bronx neighborhood to shoot her music video for "Same Girl". Often accused of forgetting her Bronx roots, J.Lo shut down her Castle Hill neighborhood by showing up in tight jeans, a black coat, a Yankees hat and black boots.
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