Tag Archives: New York City

Hispanic Halloween in Harlem Be Like… 

Posted on October 31, 2018 by
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New York City’s New School Chancellor Is a Professional Mariachi. No, Really.

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

From the Archives of I Could Not Make This Thing Up if I Tried comes Richard Carranza, the recently appointed New York City Schools Chancellor, who took a very unsual approach when discussing his new job with Mr. De Blasio … Continue reading →

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Mexican ‘Sufganivot,’ Anyone? New York Chef Gives New Meaning to Jewish Cuisine

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

Ever wondered what Mexicans eat around the Jewish holidays? Why, of course, a generous portion of Negra Modelo-braised brisket tacos, Jerusalem artichoke gratin puré and -what else?- dulce de leche-stuffed ‘Sufganivot’ for dessert. Yumi! Hat tip: The Science Babe

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This Woman Protesting the End of DACA Is My Spirit Animal

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

Americans from all walks of life took to the streets Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 to protest Donald Trump’s cruelest decision to date: To kill DACA, a program implemented by the Obama administration that granted undocumented children protection from deportation as well … Continue reading →

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Who Needs a Border Wall when you Can Have Mexican Ices?

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

Saturday, July 22, 2017. President Trump might have some evil plans in store for my people (i.e. The Mexicans,) but — at least for now — some of us take great pleasure in the simple, little things. Like Mexican Ices … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Miss Mexico When you Live in Nueva York

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

Follow me on Instagram using the hashtag #Manhatitlán (with an accent over the á) to see what I mean… I am a sucker for this pueblo. Via: Instagram/Miblogestublog

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Who Needs Banks When you Can Have Tacos Instead?

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

If there was any doubt that Mexicans have taken over the USA, take a walk on the wild side… of The Bronx; more especifically, around Webster Avenue, one of the borough’s longest throughfares, and you’ll come across El Rancho, formerly NY Capital Bank, and … Continue reading →

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