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!

Sponsors

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

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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

Erie County celebrates its bicentenial year.

You can also view their facebook page, or the Visit Buffalo Niagara events page.

Selection of Hispanic Traditional Music:

"Capullito de Aleli" by Rafael Hernandez