Tag: Miami
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José Martí statue vandalized in Miami
A statue of José Martí was found vandalized in Miami, prompting a response from Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos A. Giménez. The bust of Martí, a Cuban writer considered a national hero for his role in securing the island’s independence from Spain, was found destroyed this week outside Municipios de Cuba en el Exilio (Municipalities of Cuba…
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Miami voters weighed in on the presidential race 6 months ago; here’s what they think now
MIAMI — With less than two weeks before the presidential election, NBC News and MSNBC checked in with a group of voters in Florida’s Miami-Dade County, where 69% of its residents are Latino. The county was once considered a Democratic stronghold but, in the last midterm election, it voted for Republican candidates for governor and…
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Harris and Vance campaign in Pennsylvania; Trump joins town hall in Miami
Reproductive Freedom For All endorsed Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., for re-election today in a statement first shared with NBC News. Mini Timmaraju, president of the nonprofit organization, which advocates for reproductive rights, said Casey is “meeting the moment” and “recognizes that action is needed to protect abortion rights and access nationwide.” “With anti-abortion Republicans like…
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A Miami steakhouse server’s secret to making ends meet in one of America’s least affordable markets
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles looking at the financial realities of everyday Americans and the challenges they face. Stefany Serna, 30s, Miami, Florida Working in Miami’s high-end restaurants where she has developed a strong reputation among patrons. Rents a home with her partner, with hopes of owning property…