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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Hispanic Heritage Month

Sponsors

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

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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

Western NY Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!

Selection of Hispanic Traditional Music:

"Capullito de Aleli" by Rafael Hernandez