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The problem with, and promise of, Hispanic Heritage Month

Although I was raised in the United States as a Hispanic immigrant, born to immigrant parents, I have long been blasé about Hispanic Heritage Month. more

By Juan Lasso | 10/7/21

Lessons learned during Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanics are Nassau County’s fastest-growing ethnic population, County Executive Laura Curran noted in mid-September, the start of Hispanic Heritage Month . . . more

10/7/21

North Bellmore resident Angelica Therese Gomez, second from right, recently received the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs’ Rising Star Award and a citation from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, second from left.

North Bellmore resident recognized as ‘Rising Star’

A North Bellmore resident has been recognized by the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Last month, Angelica Therese Gomez, 19, received the Rising Star Award … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/2/20

Hector Granados, 43, the owner of the Bedford Avenue Deli in Bellmore, was awarded the Town of Hempstead Hispanic Heritage Award for his dedication to his community.

Bellmore business owner honored on National Hispanic Heritage Month

Bellmore business owner Hector Granados, 43, was awarded the Town of Hempstead Hispanic Heritage Award on Sept 19 during a celebration in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 9/29/17

Celebrating Hispanic contributions to America

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. But in order to appreciate these immigrants’ colorful, flavorful contributions to virtually every realm of American life, we must understand their centuries-long history . . . more

9/28/17

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

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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