Puerto Rican Influence in New York City

NUEVAYoL: The Puerto Rican New York that Bad Bunny sings about

In the 1970s, Puerto Ricans came to represent 10% of New York City’s population. But while the diaspora searched for its roots, pejorative terms such as Nuyorican also took hold. Today, the city continues to bear a strong Puerto Rican influence, visible in its restaurants, music venues, and celebrations

By Paola Nagovitch