From family stories and language to recipes, music, and neighborhood gatherings, everyday practices help Puerto Rican families in New York pass cultural knowledge 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
