Blogante News + New York Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 16, 2009
Speaking Out: Students Support Latino Studies Program – Cornell University
November 12, 2009
DA probes allegations of Latino bias in Long Beach case – New York
November 10, 2009
A Guatemalan designated as one of the world’s biggest drug kingpins has been convicted of cocaine importation and distribution charges by New York jury
Hofstra University Cultural Center Bilingual Conference on Jorge Luis Borges, Argentinian Writer, Philospher and Poet, to Attract International Scholarly Participation
November 9, 2009
Puerto Ricans in Buffalo Boxing History: Believe it or not!
November 4, 2009
Life’s a real beach for New York Latino politicos
November 2, 2009
Democratic Party leaders meeting at a pre-election dinner Thursday announced their endorsement of Assemblyman Jose Peralta over Monserrate in the 2010 primary – NY
October 17, 2009
White Plains Hispanic parade, festival on Sunday, rain or shine
“The Great Inca Road,” a photo exhibition (of the famous Incan Capaq Ñan) organized by the Consulate General of Peru in New York, is currently open to public at the American Museum of Natural History.
October 12, 2009
Annual Hispanic American parade steps off in NYC
Interview with Sueños chef Sue Torres in NYC
Interview with George Mendes, owner and chef of Aldea in NYC
October 7, 2009
A conversation with Oscar Hijuelos and Esmeralda Santiago – Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio – New York City
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 5, 2009
University of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery hosts celebration of vibrant Hispanic culture
September 28, 2009
Mark Sanchez is the face of the New York Jets’ franchise and a symbol of success to the Mexican-American community he has warmly embraced.
September 24, 2009
Brooklyn family keeps Latino-Jewish traditions alive – Moshe and Chanaleah Nunez are Latino Jews who were raised in Christian homes
September 21, 2009
NY Senator Serrano Report: Immigration Reform Starts Here
September 17, 2009
The brother of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will deliver the keynote address at opening ceremonies Friday for the Central New York celebration of Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month.
Mark Sanchez’s poise creates excitement for N.Y. Jets
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
September 9, 2009
New York State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. (D-Bronx) held a press conference on Tuesday to cast a spotlight on rights violations against farm workers
Nueva York celebra a México – Gracias al festival Celebrate Mexico Now en Estados Unidos se puede conocer más de la cultura y gastronomía nacionales
September 3, 2009
This Week’s Latin Events, Sept. 2-8 in New York City
September 2, 2009
Burglary probed at Latino church in Patchogue – Long Island, NY
Video – NYC Dominican Day Parade 2009 featuring Charlie Villanueva and La Mega 97.9 DJ Lobo
A celebration of Puerto Rican culture in Central Park – Fiesta Folklorica – NYC
Violent Anti-Immigrant Climate in Suffolk County, NY
August 17, 2009
1,000 get update on health at Latino fair in Rochester, NY
August 16, 2009
Focus sharpens on Saratoga’s Latinos – Photo shows an intimate look at track workers, community – New York
New NYU Press Series: Citizenship and Migration in the Americas
August 13, 2009
Maria Connie Castaneda takes personal pride as mayor of Brockport, New York
August 12, 2009
Pratt student Eduardo Sanchez still in coma almost a week after savage beating by gang of teenagers
August 4, 2009
All Ranks Salute Olga Méndez, Political Trailblazer
Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour! (#LatISM) First national tour – NY, TX, FL – during Hispanic Heritage Month
July 20, 2009
30-year-old Jacklyn Ortiz wins Hispanic Business Person of the Year award – Rochester, New York
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
June 8, 2009
Thousands watch Long Island’s Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day parade
May 30, 2009
Art Review | Camilo José Vergara Harlem in Time-Lapse Photography
April 2, 2009
Comptroller Bill Thompson will receive the first formal endorsement of an elected official for his mayoral bid (NYC) this evening from Assemblyman Peter Rivera, the Legislature’s highest-ranking Latino elected official.
Growth in Hispanic students at Long Island colleges – (nice data)
Long Island colleges vie for Hispanic students
March 24, 2009
Immigrants fearful English classes could be cut – New York
March 14, 2009
Siete artistas argentinos y chilenos aterrizaron en Queens para mostrar las últimas tendencias del arte del Cono Sur, bajo el título de “El Tigre Celeste”.
March 11, 2009
Inmigrantes de Nueva York exigen ayuda para superar la crisis
March 10, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg hones Spanish skills to woo Latino voters
February 1, 2009
Latino Leaders Should Step Up – An editorial in New York’s Spanish-language El Diario/La Prensa calls on Latino politicians to take a stand against the recent appointment of Kirsten Gillibrand as the new U.S. Senator from New York. Latinos have come too far, editors write, to accept a senator who espouses the kind of positions that Latinos have been fighting against for years.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand met with Latino lawmakers Sunday in Brooklyn in an effort to explain some of her positions on immigration
January 28, 2009
Antonio Pagán, advocate for gays & Latinos, dies
In Joe Torre’s Book, Alex Rodriguez Comments Stand Out
January 23, 2009
Estudiantes de origen mexicano en Nueva York reciben atención insuficiente
January 21, 2009
The Mohawk Valley Community College board of trustees officially welcomed its first Hispanic trustee this week. – Anthony J. Colòn – New York
Los tentáculos de Slim llegan al New York Times
BEYOND Mexico and the Caribbean, another “New World” of cuisine still awaits many New Yorkers. These three restaurants offer some surprising flavors from South America. – CAFECITO BOGOTA, URUBAMBA y WARUNG KARIO
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 12, 2008
James Castro-Blanco to Launch Campaign for Yonkers City Council President
Fundar hace cuatro décadas el Teatro Rodante Puertorriqueño fue un “gran reto que valió la pena” y, aunque se han cosechado muchos éxitos, aún queda un largo camino que recorrer, según su fundadora, la actriz Miriam Colón Valle, homenajeada hoy en Nueva York.
December 10, 2008
Los médicos que atienden al ecuatoriano José Sucuzhanay, víctima de una paliza por supuestos motivos de odio racial, han declarado su muerte cerebral, aunque continúa con respiración asistida – NYC
December 9, 2008
Since 2000, the Dominican Republic, China and Mexico have sent the most people to New York: 81,000, 77,000 and 69,000
Since 2000, the Dominican Republic, China and Mexico have sent the most people to New York: 81,000, 77,000 and 69,000
Attack on Ecuadorean Brothers Investigated as Hate Crime – NYC
December 8, 2008
Ambiente de cabaret, boleros con pasión y despecho, trajes de lentejuelas, guantes de seda y el pasado torciendo el presente están en “La caja de Pandora”, a presentarse del 10 al 14 de diciembre en Roy Arias Studios & Theatres.
December 5, 2008
Hispanic advocates in New York called on the governor Thursday to consider more Latinos for critical government positions. Members of the National Latino Officers Association gathered outside the Governor David Paterson’s office in Murray Hill Thursday afternoon.
Antonio Banderas entra en el Consejo Asesor del Instituto Cervantes de N.York
Inmigrantes tienen menor acceso a vivienda en Nueva York
December 3, 2008
Rivera to Paterson: I Told You So – Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera calls on Governor Paterson to reject the recommendations for Chief Judge and releases letter sent earlier this year to the Governor warning of lack of Hispanics serving as judges throughout New York
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)
On Wednesday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and Police Commissioner Richard Dormer announced the assignment of Police Officer Pablo Morales to a foot patrol post in Patchogue, and named Police Officer Lola Quesada as special advisor to the commissioner on Minority Affairs.
Ramon Velez larger than life, for good and for ill
Many Long Island immigrants say they live in fear of attacks
November 25, 2008
In a shake-up in the wake of attacks on Hispanic men in Patchogue, today the highest-ranking Hispanic officer in the Suffolk County Police Department takes the reins as head of the Fifth Precinct. – Aristedes Mojica
November 21, 2008
Diego Jiménez: La ‘muralla’ de los Red Bull
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.
El festival Borimix, creado por La Sociedad Educativa para las Artes (SEA) en el 2005, ha crecido en pocos años para presentar ahora un programa en el que además de teatro hay exposiciones de artes visuales, recitales de música, actividades para niños, poesía y una muestra de cine.
November 19, 2008
Activists: Hispanics afraid to report hate crimes – Long Island
La Alianza de Inmigrantes de Long Island (Nueva York) pidió hoy un cambio en las políticas migratorias del condado de Suffolk, en donde hace diez días fue asesinado el inmigrante ecuatoriano Marcelo Lucero.
November 18, 2008
New York State Senator-elect Pedro Espada knows how to crash a party—in the Bronx and in Albany. Known for bucking political bosses, Espada recently bumped Efrain Gonzalez from the 33rd Senatorial District. He is one of three legislators withholding their support of State Senator Malcolm Smith, who is vying to become Senate Majority Leader.
November 17, 2008
Reading out loud: Literary venues for Latinos bloom in NYC
Salvadoran teenager with rare genetic disorder gets help from local group
November 11, 2008
Empty city storefronts now filled with Latino presence – Poughkeepsie, New York
November 3, 2008
Latinas Unidas celebrates 15 years of guiding and inspiring Hispanic women
October 23, 2008
La década de los latinos en el ballet de Nueva York
October 20, 2008
Helping Young Minorities See They Can Be Doctors – New York
Ecuador abre consulados en Queens, Connecticut
October 2, 2008
Mets Extend GM Omar Minaya’s Contract Through 2012
September 29, 2008
It is not often middle school students can hear directly from a world leader. On Sept. 25, the students at Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science and Engineering (CSS) got their chance when Leonel Fernández, president of the Dominican Republic, came to visit.
September 25, 2008
Campus honors Latino culture through month of events – Ithaca College
Calpulli Dance: Pre-Columbian tradition meets avant-garde
September 16, 2008
“Whenever, wherever, we’re meant to be together.” Well, not us—but Latin American heads of state and Jeffrey Sachs will join pop singer Shakira to discuss children’s poverty together on Sept. 24 at Columbia.
First ever Hudson Valley Latino forum seeks to empower residents – New York
September 15, 2008
Mini novela in the Bronx – politics
September 10, 2008
Queens Resident Bryant Panora Receives Hispanic Scholarship Award From Briarcliffe College
September 8, 2008
Rochester-area Latino faith community reaches out to inform about HIV
September 3, 2008
A three-way contest for an obscure judgeship in Tuesday’s primary election has sparked a major rift among Bronx Democratic leaders, one that could signal the end of party boss Jose Rivera’s eight-year reign.
Paseo con sabor hispano por la Avenida Roosevelt – Queens, NYC
August 26, 2008
Edward Rios, a Latino immigrant advocate who was described by one friend as “the Harriet Tubman of Central America” in Spring Valley, has died. – New York
August 17, 2008
Jorge J. E. Gracia, Ph.D. a professor of philosophy at the State University of New York (SUNY), explores the role of Latinos in United States society in a newly published book, Latinos In America
The Renegades’ Joe Alvarez was slowed by an injury during his playing career, but he’s had a lifetime of experiences as a manager.
August 11, 2008
Dominicans in step for their big parade – NYC
August 10, 2008
De Brooklyn a Beijing, por México – Francisco Bautista es uno de los tres atletas mexicanos que participarán en la Maratón Olímpica
Celebrar México Now cumplirá cinco años – El Festival traerá a la ciudad la diversidad cultural del país vecino – New York City
August 7, 2008
Raid on Brooklyn cock-fighting facility
August 6, 2008
Nueva York aprende español
August 5, 2008
El festival Celebrate México Now expondrá el mes próximo en Nueva York muestras simultáneas de danza, música y fotografía, comida autóctona mexicana y un recital de la aclamada oaxaqueña Lila Downs.
August 4, 2008
long line of local political luminaries streamed Friday into the Pucho Olivencia Center at 261 Swan St. to pay homage to a man some have dubbed “the godfather” of Buffalo Hispanic community.
August 3, 2008
Rochester basks in Puerto Rican pride – New York
July 30, 2008
Red Bull New York signed Mexican defender Diego Jimenez to a developmental contract Tuesday.
July 28, 2008
For East River North Renewal president Albert Medina, lifting Spanish Harlem a labor of love
July 24, 2008
Roberto Ayala isn’t really a big fan of boxing. He and his brother, Jorge, own La Fonda Boricua restaurant in Spanish Harlem. Six years ago, Ayala was introduced to WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and immediately became a Cotto fan.
The Babylon Town board made history when it appointed a union organizer who fled war-torn El Salvador in the early 1980s as its first Hispanic American member – Antonio A. Martinez – New York
July 23, 2008
NY State Assembly has 1st Dominican representing part of Bronx – Nelson Castro
Pandilla de dominicanos habría torturado en NY
July 22, 2008
Mujer Dominicana en Nueva York exhibit
July 21, 2008
Jet skiers cruise the Hudson in search of Caribbean throwback – New York
Chase Latino Cultural Festival showcases diverse talents – NYC
Guantanamera: Cuban Cuisine in the Heart of Manhattan
July 17, 2008
Spanish Voice of the Mets Pleased at Growing Number of Latino Players
July 16, 2008
Sergio Argueta announces run against Hooper – Nassau, New York
July 14, 2008
Hostos Community College president Dolores Fernandez steps down – NYC
June 26, 2008
Puerto Rican lit coming out tonight in New York
June 24, 2008
Scholarships for Latinos come full circle – White Plains, New York
June 23, 2008
Thousands in Yonkers celebrate Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day
June 22, 2008
Hispanic outreach groups increase focus on women – Mamaroneck, New York
June 12, 2008
Day laborer site marks a year in Mamaroneck – New York
June 11, 2008
$25 and Under – Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine – Review – NYTimes
June 3, 2008
Rochester’s Hispanic market idea drifts – New York
May 20, 2008
Day Delgado, Night Delgado Are Different Hitters – Mets’ Carlos Delgado
Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade turns 20
Rebellion is escalating against Bronx’s Dem chief Jose Rivera
May 19, 2008
No Frills but a Fiesta in Every Kitchen – Long Island Latin Cusine
May 14, 2008
Dominican New Yorkers To Cast Their Vote For Island’s New President
May 6, 2008
Union Boss Dennis Rivera To Lead NYC’s Puerto Rican Day Parade
WCBS-TV reporter Pablo Guzman injured in Yonkers car accident
April 25, 2008
Puerto Rican Cultural Pageant, teaching and developing – Buffalo
April 22, 2008
2 months later, Hispanic man a mystery – New York City
March 31, 2008
The Yankee Stadium Latinos remember
Johan Santana’s a Met for one thing: Ring!
March 28, 2008
Suffern, New York Cops May Soon Be Immigration Officers
March 24, 2008
For Latinos, English can be a real curveball – NY Mets
March 20, 2008
Gothamist: Gunning for Gringos at Jackson Heights’ Green Plantains – Nuevo Chino Latino
March 17, 2008
‘Today’ Show’s Natalie Morales To Deliver Savitch Lecture At Ithaca College
March 5, 2008
University of Rochester becomes co-sponsor of rally for Hispanic girls | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
February 25, 2008
New York Magazine Underground Gourmet Review – Latin American and Italian foods collide in New York’s newest fusion.
Citrus TV to produce first Spanish show – Syracuse University
February 19, 2008
Latino fraternity reestablished at NYU
February 11, 2008
Day Laborers – Disputes Swirl Over Hiring Site Case – New York
January 30, 2008
Latino students are getting lost in the education system – Rochester, New York
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 16, 2008
Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education Receives $100,000 Grant to Bolster Hispanic Ministry Programs
December 4, 2007
School Of Visual Arts Announces Design Courses in Spanish: ¿Hablas Diseño? – New York City
November 30, 2007
Alzheimer’s group gets grant for Latino program – New York City
November 28, 2007
Latino libraries turning the page – New York
November 27, 2007
More Hispanics, Blacks and Women Pass Firefighter Exam – New York City
November 26, 2007
New York SENDS DONATIONS TO TROPICAL STORM VICTIMS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
November 25, 2007
Latino Officers Criticize Report Absolving NYPD Of Racial Bias
November 19, 2007
White Plains pitches in for Dominican storm relief
November 15, 2007
Two State Democrats Criticize Spitzer For Backing Off License Plan
Folk Medicine Thrives In Jackson Heights – New York City
Immigrants react to Spitzer’s reversal on licenses
Lucha Launches El Participante Magazine – Columbia University
November 14, 2007
The Latin Americanist: Luis Miranda of Casa las Americas NYC Dies
Immigration in New York City: Taking the Long View
November 13, 2007
Roosevelt Avenue Document Raid Hasn’t Stopped Business » VivirLatino
Voters may dump Spitzer over license plan – New York
November 11, 2007
Govener Spitzer’s Courtesy Call in Puerto Rico
November 5, 2007
Schumer: use Social Security cards to cut illegal immigration – New York
November 4, 2007
Denisse Oller quits news and gets cooking
License Issue Figures Large in Local Races – New York
November 2, 2007
Study of Hispanic New York City Youth Finds Unequal Burden of Poor Dental Health
October 30, 2007
GOP pol’s immigrant license comments leave a bad taste – New York
October 29, 2007
LaGuardia Gets $4.5M In Grants – New York
October 26, 2007
Spitzer’s license plan runs into anti-immigration fervor – New York
October 22, 2007
Syracuse University in need of a Spanish broadcast program
Fuerzabruta – New York
