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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

Roarke Creedon, a Locust Valley senior, was named a National Hispanic Recognition Program winner for his PSAT score, which ranked in the top two percent of all Hispanic students nationally.

Work ethic pays off for LVHS’s Roarke Creedon

To Locust Valley High School senior Roarke Creedon, what he puts in is what he will get out. From academics to athletics and his local volunteer work, Creedon works tirelessly to give back and set himself up for future success. more

By Adam Flash | 12/1/20

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

Volunteer Justin Ciofiallo, right, provided assistance at a recent food drive.

Hispanic Brotherhood continues support of Rockville Centre community

In 1984, a group of Hispanic residents of Rockville Centre got together to form the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre. The organization has grown since then, but it continues to support the Hispanic community of Rockville Centre with outright zeal. Under the direction of Executive Director Margarita Grasing, the Brotherhood upholds its mission of service and empowerment. As the pandemic continues to ravage minority populations, the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre offers specialized aid to the community it services. more

By Scarlett Liriano Cepin | 8/27/20

Over a dozen volunteers serviced roughly 125 families during the food drive at North Shore High School last weekend.

North Shore organizations unite for NSHS food drive

Even on a rainy Saturday, the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce successfully coordinated a drive-through food drive at North Shore High School on May 23. Food drive organizer Constanza … more

By Mike Conn | 6/2/20

Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre runs a food pantry for those in need, and there is more in need than the pantry has ever seen before due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rockville Centre food pantries serving hundreds as need increases

Several Rockville Centre food pantries are in need of monetary and food donations as more families show a need for their services. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/5/20

Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was recently named the executive director of the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs.

Meet the ‘Latina millennial’ heading the Office of Hispanic Affairs

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month by choosing a new executive director for the county’s Office of Hispanic Affairs. On Sept. 17, Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was appointed to the position. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/17/19

Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park

Join Imagine That! Art Studios to celebrate the art of Mexico’s most famous female artist, Frida Kahlo, at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Oceanside Library on Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. more

9/26/19

The scholarship recipients, Margaret Barreira, fourth from the left, Ana Avendano, Paula Naranjo, Robert Peralta and Justin Fiallo, were joined by Dr. David Rose, Oceanside School District’s World, Languages & ENL department director, far left; Ellen Grossman, Hispanic Brotherhood board member; Marguerite Keller, the Brotherhood’s co-director and Margarita Grasing, the Brotherhood’s executive director.

Oceanside High School seniors awarded scholarships by Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre

The Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre awarded scholarships to five teens graduating from South Side and Oceanside high schools this year. Each student received $1,000 to help with college expenses and was honored at the Brotherhood’s annual scholarship dinner on May 9. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/6/19

The scholarship recipients, Margaret Barreira, fourth from left, Ana Avendano, Paula Naranjo, Robert Peralta and Justin Fiallo, were joined by Dr. David Rose, the Oceanside School District’s world, languages and English as a New Language department director, far left; Ellen Grossman, a Hispanic Brotherhood board member; Marguerite Keller, the Brotherhood’s co-director; and Margarita Grasing, its executive director.

Hispanic Brotherhood awards South Side High School seniors with scholarships

The Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre awarded scholarships to five students graduating from South Side and Oceanside high schools this year. Each received $1,000 to help with college expenses, and was honored at the Brotherhood’s annual scholarship dinner on May 9. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/6/19

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