Category Archives: new york

Bronx Politics

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Phil Velez

As the saying goes, most politics is local. So for those of you who live in the Bronx, or know people who do, there are two big races to watch this fall in the Boogie Down. As mentioned in an … Continue reading →

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Meet Daisy Martinez this Saturday at Park Slope’s Bogota Latin Bistro & Bar

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Phil Velez

Latina Food Network star, Daisy Martinez, comes to Park Slope’s premier Latino restaurant, Bogota Bistro & Mojito Bar this Saturday to sell and sign copies of her new book, Daisy: Morning, Noon, and Night. Martinez, host of the Food Network’s … Continue reading →

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Bronx County Political Buzz Examiner

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Phil Velez

This week I was designated the Bronx County Political Buzz Examiner at Examiner.com. I have known about Examiner.com and citizen journalism for quite some time and finally decided to join. I was a professional journalist for a short time and … Continue reading →

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Congressman José E. Serrano

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Phil Velez

José Enrique Serrano, a New York politician who has represented Bronx residents and Boricuas for more than 35 years, is presently the most senior Member of Congress of Puerto Rican descent. As one of only two Puerto Rican-born members of … Continue reading →

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Jorge Steven López Mercado

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Phil Velez

Tonight I attended the New York City vigil and memorial service for Jorge Steven López Mercado. His horrific and senseless murder has been covered by My Feet Only Walk Forward and Blabbeando. Below are three pictures taken at the West … Continue reading →

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