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An Overview of Puerto Rico’s Political Status and Future

By GENE ROMAN
Puerto Rico’s political future is never far from the minds of its citizens and in recent months, its political status has, once again, been the subject of debate. Puerto Rico (the “Island”) is a territory of the United States. The U.S. acquired the Island from Spain in 1898, and it has belonged to the United States ever since. In 1917, Puerto Ricans became U.S. citizens. Everyone born in Puerto Rico is a citizen of the United States, but Puerto Rico is not a state; it continues to be a territory.

Halloween Festivals held in Kingsbridge Heights, Longwood

By DAVID GREENE
Youngsters in Kingsbridge Heights and in Longwood celebrated Halloween early as a large crowd turned out for Theory 9’s Annual “Trick or Streets” Halloween Festival, held on a dead-end (no pun intended) at West 231st Street and Sedgwick Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Álvarez Announces $3M Capital Funding for Keith Plaza & $50K for Kelly Tower’s Senior Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Assembly Member George Álvarez (A.D. 78) announced a $3 million capital funding award for Keith Plaza in Belmont on Oct. 22, and $50,000 for adjacent Kelly Towers for their senior center, marking what was described as a major investment to improve housing infrastructure and strengthen community resources for local residents. The announcement was made during a press conference and check presentation at Keith Plaza Deck, located at 2475 Southern Boulevard.

University Heights: Two Sought for Knifepoint Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached video who they said are wanted in connection with a knifepoint robbery that occurred in University Heights.