A Diverse Nation Demands Collaboration
There are opportunities for both Republicans and Democrats to focus on building coalitions across racial lines.
By Mireya Navarro
Mireya Navarro
Mireya Navarro is a former housing reporter for The New York Times, focused on New York City and its region.
She was previously an environmental writer in New York, and from 2004 to 2008, a correspondent with the Sunday Styles section, based in Los Angeles, where she wrote “Green Wedding: Planning Your Eco-friendly Celebration.” She is also the author of “Stepdog,” a humorous memoir about marriage, blended families and Eddie, her husband’s jealous dog.
She has also worked as the Miami bureau chief for the national desk and as a metro reporter in New York. She was part of the writing team that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2001 for national reporting for the series “How Race Is Lived in America.”
She was born in San Juan, P.R. She lives with her husband in Manhattan.
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Why Puerto Rico Is No. 1 on Our Places to Go List
Recovering from Hurricane Maria, in 2019 the island represents so many fragile spots around the globe.
By Mireya Navarro
In Puerto Rico, Waiting for Power, for Tourists, for the Flowers
Months after Hurricane Maria, the island is struggling to regain its balance. The flora tell a melancholy story.
By Mireya Navarro
The Caribbean NowSmaller Crowds, Quieter Shores as St. John Slowly Recovers
Evenings can be lively in Cruz Bay and the beaches are still inviting. But major resorts are closed and cleanup efforts continue.
By Mireya Navarro
Puerto Rico on Her Mind: How to Help a Stricken Island Called Home
Many loyal visitors to the Caribbean, including this writer, plan to travel to their island getaways, eager to help out, if only with their tourism dollars.
By Mireya Navarro
36 Hours36 Hours in Latino New York City
The city’s Latino influences can be found throughout the cultural scene, from museums and street art to restaurants and night life.
By Mireya Navarro
LensConfronting the Sorrow and Silence of Stillbirth
After The Lancet ran a series of papers on preventing stillbirths, Matthieu Zellweger was assigned to capture how parents dealt with their loss.
By Mireya Navarro
U.S. Will Ban Smoking in Public Housing Nationwide
Officials said the rule, which bars tobacco use in apartments, common areas and offices, will take effect in early 2017. It will cover the homes of more than 400,000 New York City residents.
By Mireya Navarro
New Tool Shows New York Neighborhoods at Risk of Rent Hikes
Housing groups unveiled an interactive map that looks at real estate trends to identify areas where tenants may need more city protections.
By Mireya Navarro
How Do Rent-Burdened New Yorkers Cope?
More than half of renters in New York City are “cost-burdened” and may find it hard to pay for other necessities like food, clothing and medical care.
By Mireya Navarro
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