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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NY Governor Kathy Hochul Promise a New Day for Puerto Rico After Democrats Sweep Midterms
Officials announced a $280,000 partnership to equip 10 community resiliency hubs as Puerto Rico faces power outages and water shortages.
- On Friday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $280,000 partnership with the Hispanic Federation to help Puerto Rico confront ongoing emergencies.
- Puerto Rico remains mired in multiple crises, struggling with chronic power outages and intermittent water shortages while rebuilding from Hurricane Maria and other disasters.
- Last week, six residents sued the U.S. Energy Department and Secretary Chris Wright, challenging the cancellation of a $1 billion solar program that included a $400 million resiliency project.
- Nonprofits like Barrio Eléctrico lost between $16 million and $20 million in funding, leaving vulnerable residents without critical electricity for medical equipment and medications.
- Governor Hochul called the midterm election results "a whole new day" for Puerto Rico, pledging that the federal government will be held responsible for restoring essential services.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NY Governor Kathy Hochul promise a new day for Puerto Rico after Democrats sweep midterms
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged more support for Puerto Rico on Friday as it remains mired in multiple crises, asserting during a trip to the island that the sweeping Democratic win in the U.S. midterm elections will be a boon for the U.S. territory.
·Chicago, United States
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Mamdani and Hochul promise a new day for Puerto Rico after Democrats sweep midterms
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged more support for Puerto Rico on Friday as it remains mired
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Center
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
37% Left
L 37%
C 36%
R 27%
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