Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York

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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Letter: WNY Hispanic community should be celebrated!

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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.

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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Our 12th Annual Breakfast

Sponsors

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

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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

until Hispanic Heritage Month

Selection of Hispanic Traditional Music:

"Capullito de Aleli" by Rafael Hernandez