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Ismael Leyva, president of the international firm, Ismael Leyva Architects. (Courtesy Ismael Leyva Architects)

Ismael Leyva, the Mexican-American architect revamping NYC

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Ismael Leyva immigrated from his native Veracruz, Mexico, to New York City, 35 years ago -- for love. He married his first wife -- a New Yorker -- whom he met … Read More

The 3-ton replica of an Olmec head gifted from Mexico to Lehman College today in NYC. (Photo/Ray Pegollo)

Mexico gifts NYC college with 3-ton replica of an Olmec head

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Olmec heads are representative of the pre-Mayan Olmec civilization which excelled in science, mathematics, astronomy, architecture, and especially … Read More

File photo- A participant runs in front of the crowd with the Puerto Rican flag in the annual Puerto Rico Day Parade. The parade honoring Puerto Ricans is an annual New York City tradition and takes place along Fifth Avenue. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)

Opinion: Puerto Rican Day parade beer can controversy unites Latinos

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- In matters of Latino unity, the prevailing stereotype is that Mexicans, South Americans and Puerto Ricans don't get along. But if ever there was a … Read More

Blogger Carrol Luna shares Dominican foods both sweet and savory on her blog. And if you needed a reason to think of her as an absolute authority on baking, look no further than her recipe for pan de canela, which is shared on her blog.

Food blogs we love: Carrol Luna

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Who's blogging: My name is Carrol Luna and I’m food blogger from the Dominican Republic, currently living in NYC. I’m often referred to as a woman of many … Read More

Lynette Spano (also known as Stebani Cruz) (Courtesy SC Entertainment)

Latina Leaders: From CEO to recording artist to giving back to soldiers

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Lynette Spano never went to college, but she is the founder and CEO of 30-year-old consulting company Software Control International (SCI).  But that is just … Read More

Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez receives flowers as she arrives for a meeting with lawmakers at the National Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Cuban dissident blogger, Yoani Sanchez, speaks out in New York

By Leonor Ayala, Telemundo's New York Bureau Chief

Arriving in New York City is a dream come true for famed Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez. The 37-year-old distinguished by her long brown hair and … Read More

Meet Johana Hernandez (l) and Sylvia Arguello (r) who will be competing in the 2nd season of "Fashion Star."

Meet the Latina contestants on “Fashion Star” Season 2

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The fashion industry is considered to be the definition of competitive: young designers have to know the right people, have the “it” factor and to be … Read More

"Seagram" in production, 2013 (Courtesy Magnan Metz Gallery)

[VIDEO] A Cuban-born artist to line NYC’s Park Avenue with 20-foot sculptures

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Cuban-born artist Alexandre Arrechea says, for him, size does matter. For three months starting March 1, the prominent Park Avenue in New York City will be … Read More

Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice against the Detroit Tigers during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.

The rise and fall of Alex Rodriguez: From legend to pariah

By Joe Posnanski, NBC sports

Allard Baird would say he was literally shaking. Baird is not a demonstrative person — he’s the sort of man who would call the best meal of his life … Read More

Designer Sergio Davila is inspired by his Peruvian heritage to create beautifully crafted clothing.

New York Fashion Week: Peruvian designer turns tradition into high fashion

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The world may not see the Peruvian capitol city of Lima as the South American equivalent of Paris, France but fashion designer Sergio Davila is determined to … Read More