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Is the honeymoon over with Mayor Mamdani or did it ever begin? Well it depends on who you ask. One thing is for sure, New Yorkers and folks across America are keeping a close eye on the movements of our new Mayor. Some people suggest we give him more time, that it is too early to make a judgement. We say…. do not only keep an eye on him, but keep a CLOSE EYE on the DSA. FOLLOW THE MONEY. If you want to hear insights from real New Yorkers who are truly boots on the ground such as Tramell Thompson of Progressive Action, take a listen to our latest podcast. Please support people like him who are demonstrated leaders and back it up with action to always to shine on light on New York, New Yorkers and corruption. Wepa! Don’t forget to tune in to our livestream Monday nights 8pm via Cafecito Break via X and Youtube. Watch on Youtube Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

“Debate, but do not argue.Challenge, but do not force your opinions.To win an argument, but lose a friendship, is a loss.To lose an argument, but retain a friendship, is gain.”― Matshona Dhliwayo A Republican with an Independent Media Platform, Cafecito Break talks to a Democrat Progressive who is currently serving a second term as Brooklyn Borough President about key issues affecting New Yorkers. Antonio Reynoso, a Brooklyn Native is currently running for Congress. His main opponent is a Democratic Socialist with very little experience, who is not from NY, is a recent newcomer and someone who has been endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. New Yorkers can not afford to keep supporting inexperience and people who do not understand the culture of Brooklyn and New York City and the needs of the poor and working class…. Antonio Reynoso does. If you are a Democrat in Brooklyn… Make sure you show up to VOTE. The Democratic Primary is on June 23rd. Americans want results, not more division. We may not agree or see eye to eye on all the issues with Antonio Reynoso, but we need people like him, a family man who loves NY, and will always be willing to listen and debate with people who disagree with him. Can we focus and build on what unites us? Gracias Antonio! We appreciate you. Location: Grand Morelos Restaurant in Brooklyn Photographs by Olivia Braccio -Cafecito Break Watch interview via YouTube Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

“You guys are talking to us because we’re in a spaceship really far from Earth, but you’re on a spaceship called Earth that was created to give us a place to live in the universe,” Glover said. “Maybe the distance we are from you makes you think what we’re doing is special, but we’re the same distance from you. And I’m trying to tell you — just trust me — you are special.” He then imparted a deeper message, saying: “In all of this emptiness — this is a whole bunch of nothing, this thing we call the universe — you have this oasis, this beautiful place that we get to exist together,” he said, referring to Earth. “I think, as we go into Easter Sunday, thinking about all the cultures all around the world, whether you celebrate it or not, whether you believe in God or not, this is an opportunity for us to remember where we are, who we are, and that we are the same thing, and that we’ve gotta get through this together.” Easter Message of Peace, Unity and Humanity from Astronaut Victor Glover The timing of the Artemis mission was suspicious to many… why on April fools? This is not the only big news that occurred on April 1st… The NYC Council delivered a HARSH reality check for our new Mayor with a rejection of his proposed budget plan. New Yorkers were surprised to see how members of the NYC Council from Right to Extreme Lefty united to SAY NO to the plan and offered ways to manage the current budget. The Mayor was not happy. (see comment section on Instagram here) Thank you NYC Council! It is refreshing to witness this kind of unification. In our latest podcast with Mark, Kozi and RA of Cafecito Break, we talk about the 10 Point Energy Lockdown Plan, The Artemis Mission and our questions around it. We also share some NYC news. CAFECITO REFLECTION We are living in unsettling times, but these times also offer us an opportunity to get laser focused on what we want and don’t want in our lives. This is why some folks are setting up new boundaries. Some folks are scheduling more time to share with loved ones. While others are keeping it more simple and saying, we need to LOVE more. We recommend adding something in your schedule each day that is just for you… even if it is only five minutes. Thank you for being here. Love and peace to you. Join us Mondays 8pm for our latest Cafecito Break 11 Livestream Mission. Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Are we really having this drama again with Curtis Sliwa and Mayor Zohran Mamdani and some of the GOP over a skit? We should never let differences / ideas separate us to the point where we refuse to listen and work with folks we do not like/ disagree with. This is dangerous. In this episode we talk about No Kings Protests, the chaos in the world that has people feeling overwhelmed with news fatigue to the point where folks are disconnecting and unplugging from trying to figure out what is happening. Pero, we can not forget about the Epstein Files and what is being revealed which is dark and terrifying and should have masses of people in uproar protesting out in the streets. RA and Mark offer a gentle reminder to stay human in these times. Propaganda tries to make us feel small and insignificant, but the truth is — we are divine beings. Take time to fill your own cup first. And don’t forget to connect with others in real social moments too — science shows it’s one of the healthiest things we can do for our hearts and minds. Balance both. You matter. We all do. In the spirit of unity we invited BK Borough President, Antonio Reynoso to an upcoming Happy Hour. He accepted. Stay tuned for details. New Yorkers must work together to save NY. Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Thank you MAHA warriors who came out to support Children’s Health Defense and MAHA’ during our day in our state capital raising awareness for vaccine rights and vaccine injury. Cafecito Break March 24th, 2026 - Albany NY, we advocated for vaccine rights and united in support of the vaccine injured. Led by Children’s Health Defense in collaboration with MAHA warriors such as Mary Holland, Michael Kane, John Gilmore, Tramell Thompson, Naomi Wolf, Mark Gorton, Bobbie Anne Cox, Jimmy Wagner, O Brian Pastrana, Sujata Gibson, The Spirit Drummers and more. Livestreamed / Recorded by Cafecito Break Children's Health Defense MAHA Action Autism Action Network Teachers for Choice Dr Naomi Wolf Watch on Youtube Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Happy Birthday Alex, RA, and Cafecito Break!!! Not only is March Women’s Month, its our month! lol We would like to first thank God and our families for all of their love and encouragement. But very importantly, we would like to thank all of you! We would have never made it to 14 years if it wasn’t for your faith, prayers, and support! There have been many times in this journey where we almost gave up. But God always sends little Angels to cheer us on… to say. Keep Going! We will always be grateful to you! Gracias tanto! We love you! We're thrilled to celebrate 14 incredible years of Cafecito Break — 14 years of bold, independent voices, real conversations, community wellness, and unfiltered truth from a grassroots Latino perspective right here in NYC.Help us keep the cafecito flowing and the mission strong as we step into year 15! Your support today means we can continue producing indie media, covering the stories that matter, and showing up where it counts — whether that's City Hall, the streets, or your screen. Help us celebrate with a birthday donation! Go Fund Me Donate here Venmo Click here: Venmo Merch: Shop Here ABOUT: Alex and Rosangel, known as the Perez Sisters, are indie media creators, event producers, and lifelong best friends. With backgrounds in wellness, entertainment and production - including work with MTV - they have dedicated their talents to creating content that uplifts and connects. Together, they produce Cafecito Break, a feel-good show that blends culture, community, politics, music and conversation. Advocates for medical freedom and grassroots connection, the sisters co-create events throughout New York City designed to inspire, empower, and bring people together. Cafecito Break technically born March 4 2011 but we celebrate the first day we hit the airwaves which was March 8th 2012 on WBAI FM NYC See links in profile to learn more. Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Apologies for our untimely Cafecito Break absence. Life is life-ing for The Perez Sisters. Our mother has been in the hospital for weeks. She is now in recovery. Thank God. We feel grateful for every day God allows us to share time with a woman who despite having such a hard life, gave her children the best she could. She took care of us when we were babies and now is our turn. We intend to honor her and be as present as best we can. These past few weeks / years have been incredibly challenging. It is one thing to help support a loved one during a vulnerable time, it’s another thing to deal with the hospitals, the staff, the appointments, the miscommunication, catching mistakes, the constant battles for less medicine, learning to become an advocate, knowing when to push back, being ok with asking questions, and questioning why doctors are deciding to proceed with a patient’s care a certain way. At the end of the day, one must not forget that the hospitals while providing care, are indeed also running a business. There have been many times in our parents care journey where we felt certain processes, medications, procedures were pushed because it would make the hospital more money. Unfortunately, there are heartbreaking cases where families are shut out from key, life-changing decisions about their loved one’s care while the person is hospitalized—such as major treatment choices, end-of-life options, or discharge plans—even when the family wants to be involved. And this is why, we Kozi and RA began our weekly Monday 8pm livestream this week with this video… A Father’s Fight to Save His Daughter…. Custody vs. Hospital: Who Decides? Other Topics Covered: The Flu Vaccine - Did it do more harm than good? Terrorism in NYC - The Makeshift bomb That Thankfully Failed Mayor Mamdani’s Death Tax We also share mask mandate stories of the COVID past that still haunt us til this day and lastly, The Perez Sisters are celebrating their personal birthdays and also Cafecito Break’s We are celebrating 14 years of Cafecito Break! Help us celebrate! Defend Press Freedom in NYC: Donate here via GoFundMe Venmo Click here: Venmo Unidos Somos mas fuertes! United we are stronger ! Love The Perez Sisters! Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Dedicated to all the heroes without capes… to those with dreams and goals in your hearts… Do not waver. Stay focused and keep your dreams alive. Gracias Miguel for being an example of this vision! Que Dios te bendiga! The Shadow of the Sun is an Independent film by Miguel Angel Ferrer and it is a love letter to Venezuela. We had an opportunity to interview him in in English and in Spanish. Take a listen to our English interview below. About the film: Leo (Carlos Manuel Gonzalez) is a blue-collar worker with a musical past living in the remote city of Acarigua, nestled in the Venezuelan inland empire. Haunted by financial debt and problems at home, he does anything to stay afloat. One day, his younger brother Alex (Anyelo Lopez) who has been deaf since birth, offers him a solution: to participate in a musical contest in the capital, Caracas, performing a song that he has written himself, because the first prize may solve all his economic problems. Forced by circumstance, Leo must take a leap of faith, unearth his dormant musical talent, and do the impossible to change his and his brother’s future by joining their voices in an unforgettable journey. source Rotten Tomatoes Watch Interview with Miguel Angel Ferrer on Youtube Watch on Youtube: Our interviews with Venezuelans in NYC grateful to learn about Maduro’s Arrest Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

How did we get here NYC? Those of us who have been keeping a close eye are not surprised… but it still stings. Mayor Mamdani inherited a budget crisis. NYC is broke. While his team has uncovered savings, there are billions still needed. His solutions? Raising taxes on corporations / wealthy New Yorkers and /or raising property taxes. This also includes dipping into reserves. The reactions witnessed on this day inside this press room echo what many New Yorkers feel… uneasy panic. Stay connected with us… we intend to continue to bring you updates from NYC and City Hall. Video by Cafecito Break. Help us Defend Press Freedom … click here Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

The NFL half time show has not been in alignment with its audience for many years. They seem to be following the money and seeking to attract more of an international audience, which is probably one of the reasons Bad Bunny, who is a bigger artist than Taylor Swift was selected for the Half time show performance. The Right’s continuous child-like racist bashing of Bad Bunny was disappointing. Their nonstop outrage about decisions that were already made and set in motion was misplaced. It should have been directed to Jay Z, the NFL, instead an unnecessary amount of vitriol poured out from people with big platforms some who also claim to live a Christian life. They reduced the argument to past outfit choices, ICE Out, and the fact that he only performs in Spanish. They didn’t seem interested in conversation or other perspectives. They failed to report updated news that indicated he was putting Puerto Rico's plight and relationship with the United States on the spot light. This moment could have served to showcase the truth about Puerto Rico’s status and the truth about why it is so damn near impossible for people to thrive on that island. It could have served as an opportunity to attract audiences who are looking to listen to conservative voices. Instead they not only alienated potential walk-aways, they alienated Puerto Rican Conservatives like my sister and I. BIG MISS! His last album which is a love letter to Puerto Rico has been a big part of his show presentations and not only a huge hit in Puerto Rico, but also internationally. Turning Point’s Half time show stunt was also in poor taste. What happened to casting stones? Seems like this organization has bigger things to worry about. This is a moment to educate folks about the real relationship the United States has with Puerto Rico. Say what you want about Bad Bunny, but he did what no other artist has done ….. he put our Puerto Rican culture, our stories, essence and colonial relationship with the United States on center stage in a beautiful inspiring artistic cinematic way. 🇵🇷☕️ Did you watch the show? Which one? What were your thoughts? btw, we are hosting a fundraiser… In case you’d like to donate ;-) Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Hello fam! Have you heard about the woman who married an AI companion… allegedly? On December 2025, it was reported that a woman in Japan married an AI-generated boyfriend. The AI muchacho was present at the wedding via a phone screen. Rings were also exchanged in the ceremony. Would you be open to having an AI buddy? Could having an AI buddy help with the loneliness epidemic? Many are warning humans are treading dangerous territory with AI. Ay ay ay. Topics also covered is the BIG News of the US leaving the WHO. We also chat deeper about other ways we are tracked online. Trigger warning: We started the show with a meme video for laughs. It’s healthy to laugh in moments that feel like we are living in a reality show. Set Reminder… Don’t forget to tune in Monday 8pm ET for our live show hosted with RA, Kozi, and Mark. God bless you. Thank you for being here. Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Live your music Everything that happens is for a reason. I’ve been writing songs since I was five years old. And I always wanted to be on stage. But my path took me to be behind the scenes at MTV. And at the high points of my career, I found myself in MTV, co-producing MTV Cribs, feeling jealous because I was in a studio apartment. And then one day Cribs had a baby and it was teen Cribs. And I saw that I was covering and co-producing spaces that were a lot bigger than even the artists’ homes that we were showcasing. And in those settings, I also saw and felt a lot of things that human beings feel. And when I would go home, I stopped feeling envious. I started feeling grateful. because I knew who my friends were. I knew if they loved me. I knew if they wanted to say that I was being full of shit, they would tell me to my face, you know, because you need real people in your life. And what I witnessed was a lot of people who didn’t really have a lot of real people, but wanted to have friends. And I saw what you would know back then as A-list artists in their home. And all I felt was depression. or I saw people kissing ass just because they have money. And I knew that when I went back home, I could be at a family barbecue and it felt like this, right? Like we don’t all know each other intimately, but we know it feels like fam. And anyway, why is my debut called Wokey Pokey Land? because coming from the world of MTV is something that is so meaningful to me, creativity, which is I believe is given to us by God, each and every one of us, whatever that looks like. But they wanted to take our breath away in 2020. And so in Wokey Pokey Land, anything and everything goes, such as depravity, lies, loops, programming people who want you to be in politically correct boxes, no matter where you are. And for me, the freedom fam represents escaping from wokey pokey land and being in the reality In this reality. And this is the summer solstice energies, happy solstice to everyone. Um, we are in integration time. And this is the perfect time for music, for art, for creating the best music. We haven’t had great, great, great music. It’s out there, but obviously the programmers have it hijacked. Rosangel, a Former MTV Networks Producer shares testimonial dedicated to artists and talks about her song Wokey Pokey Land inspired by the 2020 Global Lockdown. Rosangel’ s Summer Solstice 2025 message. Learn more: wokeypokeyland.com Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

Hello New York, The vaccine fight is far from over. Take a listen to our MAHA update with founder of Autism Action Network, John Gilmore. Then keep listening for pt two of this conversation where we chat NY Updates with a focus on COPA with Councilmember, Joann Ariola. New York has been lucky to have John Gilmore whom we regard as The Godfather of the Medical Freedom Movement in New York. He has paved the way for many and has tirelessly defended New Yorkers medical rights through his outreach and advocacy. We are also lucky to have Councilmember Joann Ariola who cares about everyday New Yorkers, home owners and small businesses. She discusses how COPA would infringe on the rights of homeowners, but that’s not all. Take a listen. Comment below and let us know your thoughts. Thank you for all the ways you support Cafecito Break. Wanna learn more about our fundraiser? Click here A million thanks for your donations. 🥰 And please do not forget to join RosAngel, Kozi, and Mark for our livestream Monday night 8pm ET via Cafecito Break. Listen on X, YouTube, and Rumble. Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

I had a gun pointed at me… When Government Replaces Parents… By age 10 I was molested… Don’t co parent with government… We are all a little broken inside ….. Hurt People Hurt People, Healed People Heal People…. Feat Mamabear Parental Rights Advocate, Tia Bess Recently featured on Soft White Underbelly Take a listen. It’s empowering. It’s emotional. It’s soul healing. Thank you. Cafecito Break Watch Full Interview of Tia Bess on Soft White Underbelly Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe

We all know Big Brother Tracks you… but this report is outta of control. Take a listen to our conversation where we discuss how our big hermano wants more tracking and tracing, surveillance, your social media and email data. Is this lack of privacy a bit too much? (Recorded a few weeks ago…) Hosted by RA, Kozi and Mark. Don’t forget to join us live Monday’s 8pm via Cafecito Break on X, Youtube and Rumble Get full access to Cafecito Break at www.cafecitobreak.org/subscribe