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Marileidy Paulino: What to know about the first Dominican woman to win gold — while breaking an Olympic record!
Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino had her eyes on the prize — to win the gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics Friday afternoon — and she did just that, all while setting an Olympic Record! With the win Paulino becomes the first woman from the Dominican Republic to win gold and the first Dominican Olympian to…
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Hurdler Camacho-Quinn is ready for another Olympic gold for Puerto Rico in women's 100m hurdles final
uerto Rican sprinter Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, the defending champion in the women’s 100-meter hurdles, finished first in her semifinal heat with a time of 12.35 — the second fastest overall, only behind American Alaysha Johnson (12.34).
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ‘taking ahold of the moment' after setting a new world record for the 6th time
American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own world record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles, retaining her Olympic title with a time of 50.37 seconds.
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Dominican Republic elections: Where to vote in NY & NJ, what to know about candidates
Here’s everything you need to know about how and where to go vote for the Dominican Republic elections in New York and New Jersey.
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NYC gets ready to vote in Dominican Republic's presidential election
An election more than 1,500 miles away is making a big impact in NYC. There are more than 100 polling places throughout the five boroughs where citizens of the Dominican Republic can vote in Sunday’s presidential election. Here’s what to know. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Man connected to David Ortiz shooting found dead, report says
A man who was once accused of planning the shooting of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz was found dead in the Dominican Republic, according to a report.
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93 US citizens have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009, CDC report finds
U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009.
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Explosion rocks ‘Old Marketplace' in Dominican Republic
At least 10 people are dead following an explosion near the capital of the Dominican Republic.
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At least 11 dead, including 4-month-old, after explosion rocks market in Dominican Republic
More than 50 people were injured in Monday’s explosion at a bustling commercial center in the city of San Cristobal, located just west of Santo Domingo.
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Dominican Day Parade 2023: Timing, street closures and what to know
This year’s Dominican Day Parade is almost here — take a look at who’s involved, street closures, timing and all the details you need to know. Now in its 41st year, the event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13, going north up Sixth Avenue from 37th to 52nd Street starting at noon and lasting until 4 p.m. Here is…
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Dominican Day Parade: here's what you need to know
This year’s Dominican Day Parade may be less than a month away, but there are a number of festivities leading up to the big event. Now in its 41st year, the event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13 on Sixth Avenue from 37th to 52nd street starting noon. This year’s parade theme is “Our History, Our People,” honoring the...
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9-Year-Old NYC Boy Murdered on Island Vacation Mourned; Dad Demands More Arrests
Family and loved ones in New York gathered on Monday to say their final goodbyes to Luis Feliz Camilo, the 9-year-old boy who was murdered in the Dominican Republic during a trip last month that was supposed to be a fun spring break with his family. The first wake for the little boy began on Sunday in the Bronx and…
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Bronx Boy Shot, Killed in Ambush an Hour After Arriving in Dominican Republic With Dad
A 9-year-old New York City boy was shot and killed less than an hour after arriving in the Dominican Republic for a spring break family trip, and despite several arrests, many, including the island nation’s president, want more answers. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.
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9-Year-Old NYC Boy Shot Dead on Dominican Republic Vacation
A 9-year-old New York City boy was shot and killed less than an hour after arriving in the Dominican Republic for a spring break family trip — and despite several arrests, many, including the island nation’s president, want more answers. Gioser Luis Feliz Camilo, a Bronx fourth-grader, died Wednesday when a group of men allegedly followed the car he and…
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Niño de Nueva York asesinado en la República Dominicana
Una actualización del estudio.