Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York

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

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.”

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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)

The annual operations, programs, and activities of the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York, Inc. are made possible, in part, through the generous support and public funds of the County of Erie and City of Buffalo.

Thank You / Muchas Gracias!

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Sponsors

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

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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

Western NY Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!

Selection of Hispanic Traditional Music:

"Capullito de Aleli" by Rafael Hernandez