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Founded in 1949, El Nuevo Caribe is the first Puerto Rican #Democratic Club in the United States serving the 68th district of #nyc #eastharlem

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Did you know Tato Laviera brought English and Spanish together in poetry exploring migration, history, and Nuyorican identity? 🎤🇵🇷 His words celebrated the experience of living between languages and cultures—a story familiar to many in our community.

¿Sabías que Tato Laviera unió el inglés y el español en su poesía para explorar la migración, la historia y la identidad nuyorriqueña? Sus palabras celebraron la experiencia de vivir entre idiomas y culturas, una historia que muchos en nuestra comunidad conocen de cerca.

Nuestro barrio. Nuestra historia. Nuestro orgullo. ❤️

#CaribeDems #ElBarrio #TatoLaviera by @caribedems

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Did you know Hiram Maristany was born and raised in El Barrio and became the official photographer of the New York Young Lords? 📷🇵🇷 Through his lens, he documented neighborhood life and activism, preserving stories of our community for generations to come.

¿Sabías que Hiram Maristany nació y creció en El Barrio y fue el fotógrafo oficial de los Young Lords de Nueva York? A través de su lente, documentó la vida del vecindario y el activismo, preservando las historias de nuestra comunidad para futuras generaciones.

Nuestro barrio. Nuestra historia. Nuestro orgullo. ❤️

#CaribeDems #ElBarrio #HiramMaristany by @caribedems

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🗳️ YOUR VOICE MATTERS. YOUR VOTE MATTERS.

We see the current climate of our nation. We see it. We feel it. We are living it.

If you are sick and tired—and tired and sick—of what we are going through, GET UP AND VOTE! Turn your frustration into participation and your concern into action.

Our schools, health care, housing, jobs, public safety, rights, and our children’s future are at stake.

📅 ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

📍 NEW YORK
🕕 Election Day polls: 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
🗓️ Early voting: October 24–November 1. Hours vary by county.
🔎 Find your voting location and schedule at elections.ny.gov.
For New York City: findmypollsite.vote.nyc.
⚠️ Your early voting location may differ from your Election Day location.

📍 PENNSYLVANIA
🕖 Election Day polls: 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
🔎 Find your assigned polling place at vote.pa.gov under “Find Your Polling Place.”

✅ Check your voter registration and polling location.
✅ Plan your time and transportation.
✅ If you are in line when polls close, stay in line to vote.

Make a plan. Encourage someone else. Get involved in your community. Bring your voice to the voting booth!

YOUR VOICE MATTERS. YOUR VOICE MATTERS. Make it count! ✊🏽🗳️

#GetOutAndVote #YourVoiceMatters #YourVoteMatters #CivicEngagement #CommunityPower by @caribedems

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Did you know Taller Boricua used posters, exhibitions, music, and poetry to inspire community pride and collective action in El Barrio? 🎨🇵🇷 Rooted in Puerto Rican cultural activism, its work shows how art can celebrate who we are and bring neighbors together.

¿Sabías que Taller Boricua utilizó carteles, exposiciones, música y poesía para fomentar el orgullo comunitario y la acción colectiva en El Barrio? Con raíces en el activismo cultural puertorriqueño, su trabajo demuestra cómo el arte puede celebrar nuestra identidad y unir a la comunidad.

Nuestro barrio. Nuestra historia. Nuestro orgullo. ❤️

#CaribeDems #ElBarrio #TallerBoricua by @caribedems

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Did you know El Museo del Barrio was founded in 1969 by Raphael Montañez Ortiz and Puerto Rican parents, educators, artists, and activists? 🎨🇵🇷 Together, they created space for art and stories that mainstream museums too often overlooked.

¿Sabías que El Museo del Barrio fue fundado en 1969 por Raphael Montañez Ortiz junto a padres, educadores, artistas y activistas puertorriqueños? Juntos crearon un espacio para el arte y las historias que los museos tradicionales muchas veces dejaban fuera.

Nuestro barrio. Nuestra historia. Nuestro orgullo. ❤️

#CaribeDems #ElBarrio #ElMuseoDelBarrio by @caribedems

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Did you know La Marqueta opened in 1936 as the Park Avenue Retail Market? 🛍️🇵🇷 For generations, it became a gathering place where food, culture, and community came together in El Barrio.

¿Sabías que La Marqueta abrió en 1936 como Park Avenue Retail Market? Por generaciones, se convirtió en un punto de encuentro donde los sabores, la cultura y nuestra comunidad se unieron en El Barrio.

Nuestro barrio. Nuestra historia. Nuestro orgullo. ❤️

#CaribeDems #ElBarrio #LaMarqueta by @caribedems

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El Barrio was in the room! 🇵🇷🗽 El Caribe Democratic Club President Raul Reyes, board members @coragzone and @jamescbgray , and Harry Rodriguez, who has served for 28 years as District Leader of the 68th Assembly District, Part B, joined Governor Kathy Hochul at “Latinos for Hochul/Adams.”

The evening brought together community members, local leaders, and supporters in support of Kathy Hochul for Governor and Adrienne Adams for Lieutenant Governor, celebrating the Latino community’s contributions and our role in shaping New York’s future.

For El Caribe, these connections help keep our neighborhood’s voices part of the conversation. We remain committed to keeping El Barrio informed, connected, and engaged.

#CaribeDems #ElBarrio #LatinoLeadership taken in Radio Hotel by @caribedems

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📣 CONSTITUENT SERVICES • SERVICIOS PARA CONSTITUYENTES

❤️ Today is about serving our community! El Caribe Democratic Club abre sus puertas hoy para orientar, apoyar y conectar a nuestros vecinos con los servicios y recursos que necesitan.

📅 TODAY / HOY — Tuesday, October 13 • Martes, 13 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 236 East 112th Street, New York, NY 10029

We can assist you with / Podemos ayudarte con:

🔹 Puerto Rico Birth Certificates • Certificados de nacimiento de Puerto Rico
🔹 Real ID Appointments • Citas para Real ID
🔹 SNAP, Medicaid, HRA & Section 8 Recertification • Recertificación de beneficios
🔹 Document Translation • Traducción de documentos
🔹 Public Notary • Notaría pública
🔹 Legal Referrals • Referencias legales

🗓️ Can’t make it today? / ¿No puedes venir hoy?
We’re here every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. ¡Te esperamos cada segundo y cuarto martes del mes!

Come by, ask questions, and connect with your community. ¡Pasa por el club, haz tus preguntas y conoce los recursos disponibles para ti!

❤️ Serving Our Community. Empowering Our Future.
Sirviendo a nuestra comunidad. Empoderando nuestro futuro.

📲 Follow / Síguenos @CaribeDems

#CaribeDems #ElBarrio #EastHarlem taken in El Caribe Democratic Club by @caribedems

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Our stories deserve to be told. 📖 Jesús Colón captured everyday Puerto Rican life in New York through his writing, preserving experiences that are part of our shared history. 🇵🇷 Nuestras historias merecen ser contadas. Jesús Colón retrató la vida cotidiana de los puertorriqueños en Nueva York, preservando experiencias que forman parte de nuestra historia compartida.

#CaribeDems #HispanicHeritageMonth #PuertoRicanHistory by @caribedems

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🍎 Need help with food, cash assistance, or managing your benefits?

Did you know that NYC’s ACCESS HRA allows New Yorkers to apply for and manage benefits right from their phone or computer?

Through ACCESS HRA, you can:

✅ Apply for SNAP (food assistance)
✅ Apply for Cash Assistance
✅ Upload requested documents
✅ Check your application or case status
✅ Recertify and manage existing benefits

📌 Before applying: Have your identification, household information, proof of income, and other available documents ready. Requirements vary depending on the program.

💡 Good to know: Don’t assume you won’t qualify! Eligibility depends on your circumstances and the specific program. You can still apply if you’re unsure.

📲 Get started: nyc.gov/accesshra
☎️ Need assistance? Call the HRA Infoline at 718-557-1399 or dial 311.

At El Caribe Democratic Club, we believe access to information is an important part of empowering our neighbors.

❤️ Save this post, share it with a neighbor, and help someone access the resources they may need.

Nuestra Gente. Nuestro Barrio. Siempre Adelante.

#CaribeDems #EastHarlem #CommunityResources by @caribedems

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Did you know Evelina López Antonetty turned parent advocacy into a powerful movement for education? 📚🇵🇷 Raised in East Harlem after coming to New York from Puerto Rico as a child, she later founded United Bronx Parents in 1965, organizing families to demand stronger schools and greater educational opportunities for Puerto Rican, Latino and Black children.

Her legacy is a reminder that parents have always had the power to organize, advocate and create change for the next generation. ❤️

Educación. Parent Power. Comunidad.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ElBarrio #CaribeDems by @caribedems

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Did you know Pedro Pietri became one of the defining voices of the Nuyorican poetry movement? ✍🏽🇵🇷 Raised in Harlem, his landmark 1973 poem Puerto Rican Obituary gave powerful voice to the experiences, struggles and identity of Puerto Ricans in New York.

His words turned everyday realities into poetry and helped tell a story that was deeply Nuyorican, unapologetically Puerto Rican, and rooted in New York. ❤️

Poesía. Identidad. Voz.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ElBarrio #CaribeDems by @caribedems

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