Aaron James’ transformation is incredible and remarkable in the before and after photographs of partial face transplant surgery, and for the first time in the history of medicine, a single donor eye transplant. The operation lasted more than 21 hours, however, the planning and virtual rehearsals of the 140 surgeons and nurses lasted months, as … Read more
“This is the place where those dreams are created and become a reality…” Declared by Latin Vogue magazine as the new “King of New York Fashion Week”, Raúl Peñaranda, Colombian-Venezuelan designer, has traced an impressive path from his hometown to the heart of New York’s Fashion District. “I think that what I do does not … Read more
A native Hispanic from The Bronx assumes the role of Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This is Lourdes Zapata, who during the administration of former Governor Cuomo served as Director of Diversity for the State of New York. “With her wealth of experience, Lourdes is the ideal person to oversee … Read more
“I was little when I liked photography, I went out with my family and took pictures on a camera that my dad had.” Hosbel Hernández, 29, never imagined that he would be able to study what he was passionate about. “Art has changed me a lot, it has helped me to express myself, to do … Read more
Mexican-American Jaime Jáquez Jr. was selected by the Miami Heat in the 18th place in the NBA draft on Thursday. The 22-year-old forward, who completed his four years of training at UCLA, expressed his excitement and disbelief at being chosen by the Heat. Accompanied by his parents, Jáquez Jr. put on the Heat’s cap at … Read more
Emilio Sosa, a renowned costume designer, has achieved great success in his career, dressing 94 actors for five Broadway productions this season with a total of 450 costumes. Sosa, who started drawing costumes in the South Bronx, never imagined that his designs would reach such heights. “I never dreamed of it, but I am experiencing … Read more
Famed Mexican Speaker and Writer Presents New Book Renowned Mexican author and speaker, Daniel Habif, made a special appearance at the Barnes and Noble bookstore on Fifth Avenue in New York City to sign copies of his latest book, “Rouge Awaits to be Devoured”. The event was met with enthusiasm and gratitude from the Latino … Read more
The writer Luz María Mack talks about the richness of Dominican culture in her book “El Secreto del Plátano”. “Everything that is Dominican, the Dominican has come a long way in our communities,” said Mack. The book arose from a dream he had with his grandmother who passed away years ago. In the dream, Mack … Read more
“My life inspires me, my family, my friends, the people in this neighborhood.” Writer and illustrator Stephanie Rodríguez grew up in the Bronx neighborhood of Kingsbridge and has chosen it as the setting for her first animated book, ‘Doodles from the Boogie Down’ with one goal… “Give light to this place so that people know … Read more
A Latina has been recognized as the safest driver in our city. Patricia Ramírez has received this appointment by the Taxi and Limousine Commission during a ceremony held this Tuesday, which highlights 500 drivers for its Security Honor Roll. Ramírez is dedicated to picking up passengers for Uber and Lyft and has an impeccable record: … Read more