Keeping Cultural Connections Strong Across Generations
Keeping Cultural Connections Strong Across Generations. Explore the people, history and cultural connections shaping Puerto Rican life in Puerto Rico and New York.
Culture
Events
BORIMIX 2026 Brings Puerto Rican Arts and Heritage Back to New York Throughout November
New York’s BORIMIX festival returns for its 21st year with theater, film, music, visual art and community programs celebrating Puerto Rican heritage throughout November 2026.
Puerto Rico
What Makes Puerto Rico’s Natural Landscapes Worth Protecting
What Makes Puerto Rico’s Natural Landscapes Worth Protecting. Explore the people, history and cultural connections shaping Puerto Rican life in Puerto Rico and New York.
NYC Community
Beyond One-Day Celebrations: Building Year-Round Puerto Rican Community in NYC
Parades and festivals make Puerto Rican identity visible, but lasting community connections are built year-round through local organizations, cultural learning, volunteering and shared public spaces.
Puerto Rico
El Yunque’s Forests: What Makes Puerto Rico’s Rainforest So Important
El Yunque is more than a scenic destination. Its varied forest habitats support scientific research and conservation, making careful visitor choices important to the landscape’s future.
Guides
A Practical Guide to Using New York City’s Public Libraries for More Than Books
New York City’s library systems can help residents with learning, technology, job searches and community programs. Use this guide to find the right branch and verify current services.
Events
NYBG Holiday Train Show Returns November 14: Dates, Tickets and Planning Tips
The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show runs November 14, 2026, through January 10, 2027. Here is how to plan a visit and check the details before you go.
History
San Juan Hill’s Displaced Puerto Rican Community Still Shapes New York’s Cultural Map
The history of San Juan Hill shows how urban renewal reshaped Manhattan—and why preserving the memories of displaced residents remains essential to understanding New York.
Culture
Bomba and Plena: How Puerto Rico’s Rhythms Carry History Across Generations
Bomba and plena are more than musical styles: they preserve Afro-Puerto Rican history, invite community participation, and connect island traditions with Puerto Rican life in New York.
Events
NYBG’s Holiday Train Show Returns November 14: What to Know Before Visiting
The New York Botanical Garden’s 2026–27 Holiday Train Show is scheduled for November 14 through January 10. Visitors should confirm ticketing, access, and timed-entry details with the garden before travelling.