11.   Despite the larger numbers of Hispanic residents in the borough, blacks retain a larger share of political power through their traditional power base in Harlem.

12.   Distinguishing the case, however, is the acute attention it is receiving from local Hispanic residents.

13.   Espaillat said that increased voter registration of Hispanic residents in the district would benefit his campaign.

14.   Fuentes also repeated allegations made last December that Gov. Christie Whitman is not paying enough attention to the problems of Hispanic residents.

15.   He called Vandross a valuable resource because he spoke Spanish and encouraged Hispanic residents to attend church services.

16.   He learned to speak Spanish as Hispanic residents moved into the area, and served as a useful peacemaker in disputes on the local school board.

17.   Hispanic residents often would not report problems with their utilities.

18.   Hispanic residents are registered to vote in much lower numbers than black or white Houstonians, and polls have suggested they are more evenly split between the two candidates.

19.   Hispanic residents say that Addison officials exaggerate the crime and maintenance problems, and that residents have been working to solve them.

20.   Hispanic residents, for instance, now account for nearly half the population.