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

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

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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