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.

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)




12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Community 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

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

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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