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.

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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)




Sponsors

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

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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