The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the Youth Development Institute and Family Promise, are hosting a forum on Feb. 13 entitled “Youth Poverty in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Updates and Policy Recommendations.” The forum will explore the economic costs and consequences of high rates of child poverty as […]
By Eliván Martínez-MercadoCenter for Investigative Journalism After suffering a severe allergy and respiratory problems while working in Puerto Rico with experimental agrochemicals for the multinational seed producer Monsanto, agronomist Iris Pellot sued the company for allegedly causing her “intentional and negligent” harm, as well as violating her constitutional rights. The first day in court was […]
Airbnb announced it has extended its Open Homes program activation through Feb. 9 to help people affected by the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico and relief workers deployed to help. The Open Homes Program connects hosts who are willing and able to provide free housing with people in need of temporary accommodation and disaster relief […]
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