Episodes

  • Federal attacks on the US legal system and its impacts on the Latino community

    Federal attacks on the US legal system and its impacts on the Latino community
    Jun 1 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we hear more about the work and mission of the LatinoJustice Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) amid federal attacks on the U.S. judicial branch of government. Dating back 50 years ago, the national nonprofit has a half-century history of advocating and challenging the rule of law to empower the Latino community. The organization started after three Puerto Rican attorneys used the legal system to challenge the inequities against the Puerto Rican diaspora in NYC. Joining us to discuss the recent attacks on law and how it affects Latinos is the president of the organization, Lourdes Rosado. Meanwhile, New York City's Latin Restaurant Weeks is back! The two-week event drives awareness and customers to Latino restaurants throughout the city. There are so many discounts for people to take advantage of, and Tiempo has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Proposed legislation would help NYC street vendors obtain license to work

    Proposed legislation would help NYC street vendors obtain license to work
    May 25 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the latest efforts to help New York City street vendors obtain a license to work legally. Proposed legislation would decriminalize vending, make permits more accessible and help mitigate some of the risks that immigrant vendors may face. Currently, more than 10,000 street vendors are on a city waitlist to get a license. The number of permits issued by the city, meanwhile, has been capped since the 1980s. Joining us to discuss is NYC Councilmember Pierina Sanchez, one of the sponsors of the legislation that would make these permits more accessible. Mi Patria Puerto Rico is an organization founded by Puerto Rican military veterans born in New York. The group volunteers on the island to help families rebuild after natural disasters, along with so many other things that they do. We featured Mi Patria Puerto Rico on our show last year, and now the group is back to update us on their latest projects on the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa, honored with Walk of Fame star in NJ

    Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa, honored with Walk of Fame star in NJ
    May 18 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss a monumental recognition for a local community trailblazer and the Queen of Salsa: Celia Cruz. Cruz was posthumously honored with a Walk of Fame star in New Jersey. The ceremony took place at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, where the multiple Grammy Award winner lived for decades. The Celia Cruz star kicks off a yearlong celebration coinciding with the 100th anniversary of her birth. Joining us to discuss this honor is Carlos Medina, president of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. Meanwhile, Ballet Hispanico later this month will premiere its version of the timeless, classic opera, "Carmen," but in a dance form they call "Carmen.maquia." The Latino dance company is also celebrating its emerald anniversary. We'll talk to them all about the new production and their milestone year. Also ahead, a celebration we love to highlight each year: the annual Loisaida Festival. The cultural festival is one of the largest and oldest community pride festivals in New York City. We'll have details on the packed lineup of live music, vendors, artists and crafts at this year's event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Immigration attorney discusses mass deportations under the Trump administration

    Immigration attorney discusses mass deportations under the Trump administration
    May 11 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we take a closer look at the mass deportations under the Trump administration. The federal crackdown has produced fear and confusion across migrant communities, sparked street protests and spurred a historic showdown between the executive and judicial branches over the legality of the deportations. But do mass deportations work? Joining us to discuss is immigration attorney Veronica Cardenas, who is a former assistant chief counsel with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Plus, we catch up with Puerto Rican and Manhattan native, actor Ramon Rodriguez from the hit ABC show, "Will Trent." Rodriguez took us to one of his favorite Puerto Rican restaurants, "Casa Adela" on the Lower East Side, for some good food and even better conversation. Also ahead, details on FUERZAfest 2025. The two-week festival starts in a few days and showcases the social impact and contributions of the Latino LGBTQ+ community. We'll talk to event organizers about what people can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • New book highlights Latino communities in New Jersey

    New book highlights Latino communities in New Jersey
    May 4 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we take a look at a new book highlighting Latino communities in the Garden State and the inspiration behind the literature. The book "Latinas/os in New Jersey: Histories, Communities and Cultures" is a compilation of research writings that explore a wide range of topics about New Jersey's Latinos and Latinas, including their migration to the Garden State. Joining us to discuss is Aldo A. Lauria-Santiago, one of the book's co-editors and a professor in the Department of Latino and Caribbean Studies at Rutgers University. Meanwhile, immigration enforcement agents took an 18-year-old Latino man from a Bronx apartment, and now he's in El Salvador's most notorious prison. Tiempo has a special report with the man's anguished father, who is still searching for answers. Also on our program, a group of New Jersey teens spent their spring break in Honduras on a humanitarian mission. On the trip, the group helped construct a community kitchen and center for Hondurans. We speak to them about the experience and the nonprofit who helped organized the trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Impacts of chronic power outages on Puerto Rico and potential solutions

    Impacts of chronic power outages on Puerto Rico and potential solutions
    Apr 27 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the impacts of recent power outages on Puerto Rico and its people. Last week, an island-wide blackout plunged Puerto Rico into darkness. LUMA energy, the island's private power company, restored power the next day and said an underground power line may have led to the outage. The last outage that affected the entire island was on New Year's Eve. Puerto Rico has struggled with chronic outages since Hurricane Maria in 2017 pummeled the island and its already deteriorating power grid. Congressman Ritchie Torres posted on social media that "access to dependable power - a basic right most Americans take for granted - remains out of reach for millions on the island." Joining us to discuss is Fernando Rivera, professor and director of the Puerto Rico Research Hub at the University of Central Florida. Also ahead, the New Jersey Department of Education recently released its 2024 statewide assessment scores for all public K-12 schools. For the second year in a row, the findings of the report reveal academic excellence for Latino and Black students in New Jersey's public charter schools. We speak with the president and CEO of the NJ Public Charter Schools Association about the achievement. Plus, the deadline to get your federally-compliant real ID is quickly approaching. If you don't carry your passport, you will need the new card to get on domestic flights and enter federal buildings. Tiempo breaks down what you need to know and how to get a real ID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Trump administration creates registry for undocumented immigrants in the US

    Trump administration creates registry for undocumented immigrants in the US
    Apr 20 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we continue to follow the latest immigration headlines from the White House. The Trump administration recently created a registry for undocumented immigrants in the United States. Under the new registry, the administration says all undocumented immigrants must register, give fingerprints, and provide an address to the Department of Homeland Security. Joining us to discuss the new order is Renata Castro, an immigration attorney and founder of the USA4ALL immigration law firm. Also on our program, a Latino student at Newark's Arts High School achieved a rare academic milestone: acceptance to seven of the nation's eight Ivy League schools. Tiempo has a special report on his academic success. We also catch up with the Latinas on the Verge of Excellence mentoring program. Their mission is to support and empower Latinas as they pursue their professional and personal goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • White House proposes sanctions, directs DHS to investigate immigration attorneys

    White House proposes sanctions, directs DHS to investigate immigration attorneys
    Apr 13 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the new proposed sanctions on immigration lawyers who represent migrants and asylum seekers. Last month, the White House issued a presidential memorandum directing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to investigate immigration attorneys. Camille Mackler, the founder and CEO of Immigrant Arc, called the directive a politically-motivated attempt to intimidate legal professionals, who serve some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Mackler joins the program to discuss the directive's impact on her organization and her legal colleagues. Also ahead, the New Jersey Department of Education released its 2024 statewide assessment scores for all public K-12 schools. For the second year in a row, the findings of the report reveal academic excellence for Latino and Black students in New Jersey's public charter schools. We'll speak to them about the achievement. Plus, the deadline to get your federally-compliant real ID is quickly approaching. People need the new identification card to get on domestic flights and enter federal buildings. Tiempo breaks down what you need to know and where to get your real ID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins