“The community needs to play a more active role in the eradication of this problem. Turning the other cheek or assuming that it’s an ethnic problem is not an adequate approach. The gang problem is real and affects all of us, regardless of race, gender, or religion,” said Assemblyman José Peralta (D-Corona). more>

In Queens – the borough with the most immigrants from around the world — undocumented immigrants have become a million-dollar business. more>

“We have at least 50 brothels along Roosevelt Avenue,” said community activist Orlando Tobón. more>

The creation of the largely Latino District 39 in Queens might have eased Latino under-representation in the State Assembly and Senate. However, a new rift in the Latino political community is practically paving the way for the re-election of former Councilman John Sabini. more>