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Local October 20, 2011 | 1:11 pm

Dominican population in Queens, NYC plunges 14%, Census

NEW YORK.- The Dominican population in Queens County has plunged 14% while the number of Ecuadorians, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans and Colombians grows by similar figures.

The declining figure could also lower possibilities of Dominican politicians to attain elected posts in the county’s local and state administrations.

2010 Census statistics show a considerable upswing in the number... Read more