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In the weeks after the election, it will be easy to Monday-morning quarterback and ask, “What if?” Many people will blame Mitt Romney’s loss on Hurricane Sandy, and others on the candidate himself. more

11/15/12

Supporters of embattled Town of Hempstead Clerk Mark Bonilla asked residents to boycott the town’s recent Hispanic Heritage Month celebration because he was not invited. Bonilla is facing criminal charges stemming from sexual harassment complaints against him.

Supporters rally around town clerk

Members of Latino organizations and other community groups across Long Island protested the Town of Hempstead’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration last week in support of Mark Bonilla, the town clerk who recently said he does not plan to resign even though he faces criminal charges related to sexual harassment complaints by a town employee. more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/18/12

Luis Lopez, president of the Long Island Chamber of Commerce

Getting to know: Luis Lopez

Luis Lopez, 61, has been leading the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the past year, which has its main office in Lynbrook. Lopez, who owns Alante Security Group Inc. in Westbury, sat down with the Herald to tell us about what the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce — which has more than 1,000 members — can do for local business owners of Latin descent. more

Anthony Bottan | 3/24/10

Hispanic Nassau County Chamber president meets comptroller

The president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luis Lopez, of Lynbrook greeted Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos when they attended the Chamber’s meeting in Freeport. Many local business owners also attended. more

3/3/10

Sisters give back to the village

Every Christmas, sisters Mary Testa and Maureen Remy have certain things they do. They buy gifts for their families, they decorate their homes and they help make sure that some 80 needy Rockville Centre families have a holiday to celebrate. more

Alex Costello | 12/16/09

Reverend Jose Pichardo, the founding pastor of the Blessing House Christian Church in Baldwin, was presented with the 2009 Hispanic Heritage Award at the Town of Hempstead's annual celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Reverend Pichardo honored by TOH

The Rev. Jose Pichardo, the founding pastor of the Blessing House Christian Church in Baldwin, was presented with the 2009 Hispanic Heritage Award at the Town of Hempstead's annual celebration of … more

11/25/09

In concert: Pianist Mirianela Santurio

Marianela Santurio, the renowned Cuban-American pianist, demonstrates her diverse artistry in a concert celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend. The concert, at Freeport Memorial Library on Sunday, features works by Cuban composers not often heard by American audiences. more

9/10/09

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