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Toy Industry Hopes to Entice Hispanic Market with Spanish Speaking Toys
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The 110th American International Toy Fair has brought the latest in playthings to New York, with the $22 billion toy industry using the event to showcase new creations that incorporate the latest technology and even use Spanish. continue reading »
Fashion Elite Gear Up for New York Fashion Week
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
New York Fashion Week returned Thursday to the runways of Manhattan's Lincoln Center, showcasing the fall-winter collections of designers from across the Americas. continue reading »
Body of Murdered Tourist Arriving from Turkey Amidst Rumor of Drug Peddling and Sex Trysts
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The body of murdered tourist Sarai Sierra is returning home today amidst many questions regarding her final days and what she really did while traveling to Europe. continue reading »
Latino Blotter: 8-Month Pregnant Prison Guard Accused of Having Sex with Cop Killer
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Nancy Gonzalez, a New York Metropolitan Detention Center prison guard, was arrested for having sex with a convicted cop killer that is believed to be the father of her child. continue reading »
Body of Missing New York Mother, Sarai Sierra, Found in Turkey
February 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On Sunday, the husband of a missing New York woman who was visiting Turkey, had to identify her body. After going missing more than a week before, the body of Sarai Sierra, continue reading »
Despite Controversy Alex Rodriguez Doesn’t Plan to Leave or Retire from Yankees
February 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Despite the latest controversy surrounding New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, the infielder reportedly has no plans to leave his current team nor much less retire from baseball. continue reading »
‘El Diario’ Celebrates 100 Years - Oldest Spanish-Language Newspaper in U.S.
January 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
El Diario, the oldest Spanish-language newspaper in the United States, this year will celebrate its 100th anniversary as the voice of Latinos in the Big Apple. "During these years, we've been the voice of New York Latinos continue reading »
New York Latin Culture Honors Local Leaders
January 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
New York Latin Culture, the guide to Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American New York, announced the New York Latin Culture Award honorees in a ceremony at Tous, the Spanish jewelry boutique in SoHo. continue reading »
Carmelo Anthony Leads Knicks to Victory Over Celtics
January 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony secured one of the most satisfying victories of his career against the Boston Celtics, leading his team to an 89-86 road win at the TD Garden. continue reading »
Justice Sotomayor Will Make History When Administers Oath of Office for VP Biden
January 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, told Efe Thursday that Vice President Joe Biden's request that she administer the oath of office for his second term is an "improbable" dream and "a tribute to the Latino community." continue reading »
Flu Outbreak Triggers Public Health Emergency in New York
January 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a public health emergency due to the outbreak of influenza in his state, where at least two children have died since October, media reports said Sunday. continue reading »
NY Councilman Rodriguez Denounces Teacher Bashing
January 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
City Council member Ydanis Rodriguez said Friday that teachers in New York City public schools do everything possible to prepare their students and that Mayor Michael Bloomberg insists on discrediting them. continue reading »
1 in 4 New NYPD Recruits is Hispanic
January 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Twenty-seven-and-a-half percent of the recruits sworn in at the New York Police Academy on Thursday are Hispanic. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and police Commissioner Raymond Kelly presided at the swearing in ceremony for the 830 recruits who will complete their training and graduate next summer. continue reading »
Spain’s Chef Dani Garcia Takes on NYC
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish chef Dani Garcia is putting in hour after hour of work and sacrifice to achieve his dream of conquering the palates of New Yorkers with Manzanilla Spanish Brasserie. continue reading »
Lawmakers Approve $9.7 Billion in Aid for Hurricane Sandy Victims
January 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved Friday a first provision of $9.7 billion for homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy, three days after it earned angry protests for delaying the vote. continue reading »
