An investigation by the island Senate has revealed that insurance companies owe the Puerto Rico Medical Center in Río Piedras $16 million, Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Rodríguez said. By THE STAR STAFF Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Rodríguez announced Monday that a closed hearing will be held on Senate Resolution 431, which aims to investigate the use of $19.5 billion allocated to the Medicaid Program and the Vital Plan. The investigation has revealed that insurance companies owe the M

The 2nd Annual Community Hurricane Preparedness Fair, to be held in San Juan this Saturday, will offer educational workshops, informational booths, and expert guidance on essential safety protocols before, during and after a storm. By THE STAR STAFF With the Atlantic hurricane season rapidly approaching, local non-profit organization Techos Pa’ Mi Gente (Roofs for My People) has announced it will host its 2nd Annual Community Hurricane Preparedness Fair. The event is designed

Aguas Buena Mayor Karina Nieves Serrano paid tribute to fallen soldiers, recognizing their bravery, dedication and sacrifice in defense of the nation, during Monday’s commemoration of Memorial Day in the eastern-central mountain town. By THE STAR STAFF Aguas Buena Mayor Karina Nieves Serrano paid tribute to fallen soldiers, recognizing their bravery, dedication and sacrifice in defense of the nation, during the commemoration of Memorial Day on Monday. The event, held at the M

Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán Concepción said Memorial Day, which honors those who gave their lives in military service, was the best time to announce the recent signing of the Veterans’ Bill of Rights in his municipality. By THE STAR STAFF Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán Concepción announced on Monday the official signing of the Aguadilla Veterans’ Bill of Rights. Municipal Ordinance No. 95 makes Aguadilla a pioneer in the island’s western region by establishing expanded protect

Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Rodríguez By THE STAR STAFF San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo is preparing to file a lawsuit this week in federal court against the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), as residents and businesses in the capital city face hardship due to a lack of potable water. The information was confirmed by New Progressive Party Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Rodríguez, who recently introduced Senate Resolution 289 to investigate the ongoing water service int

Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico in San Juan featured the solemn presentation of the flags of the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as the POW/MIA flag and the America250 commemorative flag -- part of a national initiative marking 250 years of U.S. history. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority held a Memorial Day commemorative ceremony on Monday morning at the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico in San Juan,

Some 77 dogs, along with 83 cats, were vaccinated against rabies and other diseases during a recent outreach event at the San Francisco de Asís Animal Sanctuary in Cabo Rojo. By THE STAR STAFF Some 83 cats and 77 dogs were vaccinated against rabies and other diseases during an outreach event held late last week at the San Francisco de Asís Animal Sanctuary in Cabo Rojo. Early in the morning, staff from the island House of Representatives, led by Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez

Longtime statehood advocate and former San Juan Mayor Hernán Padilla warned that the statehood cause cannot advance without organized, sustained work both in Puerto Rico and in the states. By THE STAR STAFF A group of veteran advocates for Puerto Rico statehood convened by attorney Gregorio Igartúa has approved a resolution to create a 51‑member Statehood Advisory Council (Consejo Asesor de la Estadidad) composed exclusively of leaders 65 years and older who would advise on p

“We recognize the park’s potential as a tool for environmental resilience, where community and intergenerational well-being are combined with inclusive economic development,” Cayey Mayor Rolando Ortiz Velázquez, right, said of the plan for a Great Urban Park in the municipality’s urban center. By THE STAR STAFF The proposed Great Urban Park, planned by the Cayey municipal administration for the urban area adjacent to the Ramón Frade León public square, offers several advantag

For residents and frequent visitors, the removal of mature trees has already altered the character of Old San Juan’s most iconic walkways, including the once-shaded Paseo La Princesa. (Wikipedia/P. Hughes) By THE STAR STAFF A growing public outcry over a government plan to cut down more than 50 trees between La Fortaleza and Castillo San Felipe del Morro has intensified in Old San Juan, where a digital petition surpassed 2,000 signatures as of Sunday, urging authorities to st