Kyrsal Ortiz Sanchez, 27, plays dominoes with Lumberton Perez, 63, who she only just met at the Caribbean Social Club. May 8, 2026
Mike Amadeo poses inside Casa Amadeo in The Bronx on May 9, 2026. At 92 years old, his shop was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, serving New York's Puerto Rican community for over 85 years.
The Pava, is a traditional Puerto Rican straw hat, a proud symbol of what Puerto Ricans refer to themselves as Boricuas, as well as rural heritage. It is often seen in cultural festivals.
Across the street from the mural is Ave of Puerto Rico, alongside Graham Ave and Grand St. Puerto Ricans have settled in this neighborhood since the 1920s. Despite an attempt to remove the sign, it was quickly put back in 2023. April 18, 2026
Eric Pascale, 25, plays for the Brooklyn Dukes of the Pancho Coimbre Baseball League posing with his mitt on May 9, 2026.
The owner, Radames Millan poses behind the counter, showcasing all types of Puerto Rican themed souvenirs.
The owner, Radames Millan, interacting with two customers. May 1, 2026
Newspaper and posters on the window next to the entrance and register of Casa Amadeo, Antigua Casa Hernandez
Eric Pascale unwraps a new baseball bat.
