Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York

Letter from Hispanic Heritage Council President, Casimiro Rodriguez, Sr.


June 8, 2025 Puerto Rican Day Parade Remarks from
Governor Kathy Hochul:

“And I'm really proud to say that we're going to continue investing in the great culture of the traditions. And I'm proud to announce $9 million of investment today, $7 million for the Hispanic Cultural Center in my hometown of Buffalo, New York. And $2 million right here in New York City for the Hispanic Library and Cultural Center. So, we are committed to continuing the great traditions that have defined this culture and how vibrant the businesses are, the people who are so hardworking, who came here for a better life, brought their families, and we are part of Puerto Rico now and forever.”

*Italics and bold added


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Hispanic Heritage History Project

Many thanks to our community and the Buffalo and Erie County Library in the collection of historical data and artifacts, current events, and plans for the future.

Giving Tuesday has now concluded. Click for more info!


Hispanic Heritage Council breaks ground for the $30 million cultural institute


Your contribution towards the Casimiro D. Rodriguez Sr. Legacy Fund means supporting the vision and longevity of the Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute that will provide a welcoming space for the entire community to meet, learn and rejoice.


Mayor Byron Brown present for the Ground Breaking Ceremony! (Click for his official FB Live video)




Sponsors

Evans Bank Cellino Law Western New York Urology Associates Catholic Health First Niagara National Grid HEP Independent Health Foundation ConnectLife Bank on Buffalo M&T Bank Buffalo State College (SUNY) Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. Childrens Foundation of Erie County GEICO Buffalo Toronto Public Media GOYA Home Depot Project Flight Wegmans Cancer Care of WNY ECMC Goya Cares Rodriguez Construction Group Marks Home Health Care UHC 1199 SEUI Alzheimer's Association KeyBank LaUltimaHora Native Pride Seneca Nation Barclay & Damon, LLC Buffalo Teachers Federation Kaleida Health NFTA Highmark People Inc. Newark Ciminelli Bank of America Great Lakes Health System Health Foundation of Western New York Venture Forth Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries Panorama News Uniland Roswell Park Cancer Institute Roswell Park Comprehensice Cancer Center WKBW 7 ABC Fidelis Care Health Foundation

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Every School Day Counts Video:

Recuerda, Cada Día de Escuela Cuenta
    (en Español)

Remember, Every School Day Counts
    (in English)


Human Trafficking Awareness

"At the center of Goya Cares is a heart, and our heart reaches out to these victims of child trafficking and children who are suffering from mental illness so that they may have hope to live in a world where their life is valued, their freedom is a reality and their mind is at peace. They need to be reminded that they are precious gifts from God." - Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods


Events Calendar

Events Calendar

until Hispanic Heritage Month

Selection of Hispanic Traditional Music:

"Capullito de Aleli" by Rafael Hernandez