Latinas + New York Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 5, 2009
Dominican-born judge wins bench in N.Y. State Supreme Court – Diccia Pineda-Kirwan
October 13, 2009
Parents of victims furious to learn that DWI mom Carmen Huertas mocked her own daughter’s pleas to be careful – NYC
October 12, 2009
Interview with Sueños chef Sue Torres in NYC
October 7, 2009
ESMERALDA SANTIAGO, ELVIRA LINDO, ANNECY BAEZ AT THE NEW YORK TIMES – OCTOBER 13 (6 – 8 P.M.) – panel discussion “Women’s Voices in a Latino New York”
October 2, 2009
Rochester Hispanic Business Association honors Jacklyn Ortiz as business person of year
September 29, 2009
Sonia Sotomayor Throws a Strike at Yankee Stadium
September 24, 2009
Rita Moreno, Star of Stage, Screen, and Television to Deliver 14th Annual Burian Lecture, October 7, 2009
September 15, 2009
Dr. Eliscer Guzman, with The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Join Forces to Celebrate the Community Diabetes and Cardiovascular Care Program’s Graduation Ceremony on September 16th
August 13, 2009
Maria Connie Castaneda takes personal pride as mayor of Brockport, New York
August 4, 2009
All Ranks Salute Olga Méndez, Political Trailblazer
August 3, 2009
A funeral is being held Monday for former New York state Sen. Olga Mendez. She was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legislature in the mainland United States.
July 29, 2009
Olga A. Méndez, First Puerto Rican Woman Elected To U.S. State Legislature, Dead At 83
July 20, 2009
30-year-old Jacklyn Ortiz wins Hispanic Business Person of the Year award – Rochester, New York
June 22, 2009
Nathalia Ortiz has joined the team of “Currents,” the new NET NY television show as a reporter and fill-in anchor.
June 18, 2009
After searching since March for a new executive director, the Hispanic Resource Center is confident that Bronx native Zoe Colon will excel in the position – Mamaroneck, New York
January 21, 2009
CNN correspondent Soledad O’Brien wants this dog gone. The newswoman and other members of a Chelsea co-op board are trying to evict a beloved family pet from a swanky loft building because they say the dog is smelly and slobbers.
December 20, 2008
A top Hispanic advocate who runs the White-Plains based Westchester Hispanic Coalition is facing a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge, police said yesterday. Graciela Heymann, 49, the executive director of the Westchester Hispanic Coalition
December 15, 2008
Brooklyn congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has taken herself out of contention as a potential successor for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
December 5, 2008
Lucía González and Lulu Delacre, author and illustrator of The Storyteller’s Candle / La velita de los cuentos, celebrate the remarkable efforts of New York City’s first Latina librarian, Pura Belpré, in her native Puerto Rico.
December 3, 2008
Broadway diva, Natalie Toro, will appear as the Special Guest Star in GLIMPSES ON THE MOON Monday, December 8th and Monday, December 15th as the Off-Broadway-sold-out-musical-hit continues to delight audiences at the Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th Street – between 5th and 6th Avenues)
November 21, 2008
After watching Barack Obama break the ultimate racial barrier on his path to the presidency — and after serving as chief-of-staff for six years to the borough’s first Latino elected official, Councilman Hiram Monserrate — Julissa Ferreras is set to make some history of her own. In all probability, Ferreras will soon announce her candidacy for the city council seat left vacant by Monserrate’s landslide state Senate victory. If she wins the special election in February to serve the rest of her boss’ term, Ferreras will become the first Latina representative from Queens.
November 20, 2008
Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-N.Y.) Chosen to Lead Hispanic Agenda in the 111th Congress – Unanimously elected Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
November 11, 2008
She doesn’t like to use the word retire. Though at the end of this season she will relinquish her role as artistic director of Ballet Hispanico, the company she founded in 1970, Tina Ramirez plans to continue serving as a roving ambassador and spokesperson for the company and its affiliated school.
November 3, 2008
Latinas Unidas celebrates 15 years of guiding and inspiring Hispanic women
October 15, 2008
Model Latina: Two New York girls vie for the grand prize – The show’s finale airs at 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12 on Sí TV.
September 3, 2008
With mobile salon, Bronx teen has beautiful business plan – Ozemary Feliz
August 20, 2008
A Washington Heights vendor of habichuelas dulces (sweet beans), a livery cab driver, an attorney and a college president are among 127 Dominican women whose portraits are being shown now at City College
August 7, 2008
Brooklyn ‘mamitas’ shine at photo exhibit
July 30, 2008
Local New York Univision reporter Miriam Ayala filed a federal lawsuit against the local Univision station (channel 41) and the larger network, claiming that she was passed over for plum positions anchoring and on good stories because she wasn’t light skinned enough, young enough or pretty enough.
July 22, 2008
Mujer Dominicana en Nueva York exhibit
July 14, 2008
Hostos Community College president Dolores Fernandez steps down – NYC
June 22, 2008
Hispanic outreach groups increase focus on women – Mamaroneck, New York
May 5, 2008
Shirley Rodríguez Remeneski & Jerusha Ramos Co-Chair the LATINA Style Business Series Tour in New York City, NY
High Falls film festival honors Rita Moreno – Rochester, New York
April 25, 2008
LATINA Style Business Series Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Tour in New York City, NY
Puerto Rican Cultural Pageant, teaching and developing – Buffalo
April 13, 2008
Q&A: Opera was first love, but Gisella Montanez-Case sings many styles
April 8, 2008
Karina Casiano’s ‘Rootless:’ Beating nostalgia with a song
April 1, 2008
Fists of a fighter on arms of a girl – Nisa Rodriguez
March 17, 2008
‘Today’ Show’s Natalie Morales To Deliver Savitch Lecture At Ithaca College
March 13, 2008
Long overdue second act for Queens theater pioneer Silvia Brito
Polk Native Called ‘Astonishing’ in Broadway Musical – Karen Olivo in “In the Heights”
March 10, 2008
For Those Who Fled, a Retort to Cuba – Carmen Peláez created a play about her parents’ homeland. “I had somebody come to me after a show and say, ‘Don’t ruin Cuba for me!’ ”
March 9, 2008
Scamming lawyer for 9/11 victims sues casinos for her gambling addiction – Arelia Taveras
March 6, 2008
‘Chorus Line’s’ Original Morales, Priscilla Lopez, Returns to Broadway
March 5, 2008
On Local Radio, an Accent on Spanglish – Rocio Trujillo on WBON 98.5 FM, La Nueva Fiesta in New York City
University of Rochester becomes co-sponsor of rally for Hispanic girls | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
February 21, 2008
Jacky Teplitzky, New York City’s Top Latina Residential Real Estate Broker, is Ranked Number One in 2007 by Real Estate Powerhouse Prudential Douglas Elliman
February 6, 2008
Did You Know? In NYC the infant mortality rate remains high among Puerto Rican women, with 9.3 deaths per 1,000 live births.
February 4, 2008
Latina Clinton Supporter Campaigns In Bronx
January 31, 2008
Mexican actress starring in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ – Bianca Marroqun
January 29, 2008
Come Celebrate and Honor New York’s Puerto Rican Women – PR.com
January 22, 2008
Search on for Puerto Rican princesses – Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade
January 7, 2008
Programs target high birth rate among Hispanic teens – Hudson Valley, New York
December 5, 2007
Miss Latina Hamptons!
Unheralded heights: St. Francis AD Irma Garcia is Division I pioneer – New York City
December 1, 2007
Rosie Perez At “The Ritz”, Actress Talks About Her Broadway Show, Race, Politics
November 4, 2007
Denisse Oller quits news and gets cooking
October 14, 2007
Brooklyn Photographer Captures Inner Strength Of Latino “Superheroes” – Dulce Pinzon
October 9, 2007
Latina Workers Sue Travel Agencies for Gross Exploitation – NYC
October 8, 2007
Secretary of State Named to List of 100 Most Influential Hispanics – Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez of New York
September 20, 2007
Latinas Unidas celebrates and uplifts women, girls – Rochester, New York
September 18, 2007
The Hanging of Judge Sonia Sotomayor – Urban Health Plan Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Judge Sonia Sotomayor
September 16, 2007
Passion for Latino community – Ivette Torres – Rochester, New York
August 22, 2007
Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez Secures $2.6 Million for Community Projects – Brooklyn
July 25, 2007
Natascia Diaz to Star in Theatre of the Star’s West Side Story – New York City
June 27, 2007
Community Leaders Introduce New Program For Latina Health – New York City
June 21, 2007
Mayor Byron W. Brown appointed Betty Calvo-Torres on Tuesday to a vacancy in Buffalo City Court, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the city bench
April 10, 2007
Hispanic Woman Entrepreneur, Barbara Ruano, Speaks at DMA Directo Days Conference in New York
April 2, 2007
Awilda Cordero raises funds after tragedies, but nobody keeps track of the cash – New York
March 22, 2007
CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien to speak at Union College – New York
March 15, 2007
Colombian artist tackles Latino issues – New York
March 6, 2007
Maria Canto juggles mentoring, military service, full-time work – Rochester, New York
Ana Perez has opened doors for Latino newcomers – Rochester, New York
February 12, 2007
Fear of violence prompts Yonkers mom to cancel quinceañera
February 7, 2007
Cuban student a quick study in English – Yulien Carrazana – Ravena, New York
February 2, 2007
More resources for suicide prevention – from the New York City Council for Latinas
Professors play to premiere on New Yorks Theatre Row – Kathleen Anderson Culebro’s “La Llorona, The Crying Woman”
January 31, 2007
Adventures of a Barrio Girl – Rising star Quiara Alegria Hudes puts Washington Heights center stage in a new musical
Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera Visits Bronx Hospital
January 30, 2007
Yolanda Vega: The voice of New York Lottery
January 12, 2007
Dominican-born judge takes the oath in New York City – Rita Mella
January 10, 2007
Rita Returns: Multi-award winner Rita Moreno comes back to New York to make her Café Carlyle cabaret debut
January 8, 2007
Three (Staten) Island girls win Hispanic Games awards – Track and Field
January 4, 2007
Rita Moreno Plays Cafe Carlyle for 4 Weeks Starting Jan. 16 – New York
Nydia M. Velazquez Official Swearing In to 110th Congress
January 3, 2007
Immigrant community mourns Nunez’s death – Middletown, New York
December 6, 2006
High Rate of Suicide Attempts by Asian and Hispanic Women to be Examined at Public Hearing This Thursday – New York City
