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November 20, 2009
Do Long Island Police Ignore Hate Crimes?
November 9, 2009
Lucero’s brother feels ‘ambushed’ by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy
Remembering Marcelo Lucero : Images and Thoughts from Vigil in Patchogue, Long Island
November 6, 2009
Activists Push for Immigration Reform on Anniversary of Long Island Hate Crime – Marcelo Lucero
The memory of Marcelo Lucero’s death still horrifies but the atmosphere that created it still exists
November 2, 2009
Personal Stories Highlight fifth annual Long Island Latino International Film Festival
September 8, 2009
In a strange twist, police busted a Hispanic man for tossing a bottle and a piece of wood at parishioners of a Hispanic church in an area of Long Island long plagued by racial strife — and charged him with a hate crime. (wt!@$)
Christhian Munguia Garcia
September 2, 2009
Southern Poverty Law Center: Climate of Fear – Latino Immigrants in Suffolk County, N.Y.
Burglary probed at Latino church in Patchogue – Long Island, NY
Police: Anti-Hispanic Notes Left at Suffolk Church – Long Island, NY
September 1, 2009
Another Latino targeted in Patchogue “hate crime” – Long Island, NY
August 27, 2009
Un inmigrante ecuatoriano está filmando una película que aborda un tema oportuno en la isla de Long Island: crimen por prejuicios.
August 17, 2009
A Hispanic man told investigators he was beaten and robbed in a racially charged attack in a Long Island community where another Hispanic was killed in an alleged hate crime last fall, police said.
August 14, 2009
Long Island immigrants fight to win wages they say they are owed
June 8, 2009
Thousands watch Long Island’s Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day parade
May 7, 2009
The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has relocated its business incubator offices to Melville from Ronkonkoma to provide more a more convenient location for its clients, chamber officials said Wednesday.
April 2, 2009
Growth in Hispanic students at Long Island colleges – (nice data)
Long Island colleges vie for Hispanic students
December 3, 2008
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.
Many Long Island immigrants say they live in fear of attacks
December 2, 2008
Suffolk’s Hispanic Advisory Board announced several initiatives yesterday to rebuild trust between police and Hispanic communities following the Nov. 8 killing of Marcelo Lucero, though an official said County Executive Steve Levy would not commit funding to the endeavor.
November 25, 2008
Another man attacked hours before Patchogue hate killing – Long Island
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
NCLR, LCCR, ADL, AAJC, National Urban League and MALDEF to Hold News Briefing on the Rise in Hate During and Since the Election
6 Long Island Teens Charged With Hate Crimes and one with murder in the Nov. 8 killing of Marcelo Lucero
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 17, 2008
In Ecuador, a killing on Long Island sparks fear
November 12, 2008
A Latino advocacy group said Tuesday it might sue the family members of a “lynch mob” of Long Island teenagers who allegedly killed an Ecuadoran immigrant. Hispanics Across America would file a wrongful death civil suit on behalf of the family of Marcello Lucero, who, cops said, was stabbed to death Saturday night by seven teenagers looking to attack Hispanics
A community looks to heal after death of Hispanic man – Patchogue, Long Island
Second Long Island Hispanic Resident Alleges Gang Attack – Carlos Orellana Says Group Of 10 Young Teens Punched, Kicked Him And Uttered Racial Slurs About 3 Months Ago
November 11, 2008
The brother of an Ecuadoran immigrant who was murdered on Long Island for being Hispanic said Monday his “American Dream” was crushed. His words came as the teenagers accused of killing 37-year-old Marcello Lucero were denounced in court as a “lynch mob” by a prosecutor.
A New York-based company that refurbishes cell phones at its factory in Long Island has agreed to pay $435,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of paying Hispanic workers less for doing the same job as Asian employees.
November 10, 2008
A gang of white teens prowling for Hispanic victims stabbed an Ecuadoran man to death on Long Island in a brutal attack cops described Sunday as a hate crime.
October 27, 2008
Did You Know? Hispanic immigrants contribute $842 more per resident to local revenues than they receive in local expenditures, according to the study. Latino immigrants have long settled in Long Island, but since 2000, Hispanics, especially from Central America, have made up more than one-half of the immigrants arriving there.
October 20, 2008
Immigrants contribute $10.6 billion a year to Long Island’s economy by increasing productivity, generating new business and paying taxes, according to a study to be released Monday by Adelphi University’s Center for Social Innovation.
September 30, 2008
One of the biggest advocates of Latino issues on Long Island has endorsed Sen. John McCain for president. Rev. Allan Ramirez, pastor of the Brookville Reform Church
August 7, 2008
Hispanics continue to be the fastest-growing minority population on Long Island while the white non-Hispanic population continues its long and slow decline. Hispanics increased 2.7 percent in both Nassau and Suffolk counties between 2006 and 2007 – Long Island, New York
August 3, 2008
Rapid growth for Spanish-speaking television news – On an evening its rivals were preoccupied with Christie Brinkley’s divorce and the capture of a Brooklyn murder suspect, New York’s WXTV led its local news with a story about graffiti saying “Get out of the USA” painted near a Peruvian restaurant on Long Island.
July 23, 2008
Blogante Essentials for Wednesday – July 23rd, 2008
Long Island women sue casino workers over insults in Spanish
July 22, 2008
AS THE PINKER TONES TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, LOCAL CRITICS RAVE
July 21, 2008
Blogante Essentials for Monday – July 21st, 2008
The deportation of illegal workers is dividing Long Island, one of America’s wealthiest regions
Lawsuit: Long Island diner harassed for hosting Hispanics
July 14, 2008
Fears increase at crossing of the border
June 11, 2008
Interview: Speaking with Hugo! author Bart Jones
May 19, 2008
No Frills but a Fiesta in Every Kitchen – Long Island Latin Cusine
May 15, 2008
Some illegal immigrants fear raids by federal agents – Suffolk County, New York
May 5, 2008
Shirley Rodríguez Remeneski & Jerusha Ramos Co-Chair the LATINA Style Business Series Tour in New York City, NY
April 25, 2008
LATINA Style Business Series Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Tour in New York City, NY
April 24, 2008
Real Estate Developer and C.W. Post Alumnus Jorge Pérez to Deliver Keynote Address at C.W. Post Commencement
February 25, 2008
JLo and Marc Welcome Twins!
First Ever Hispanic Business to Business (HB2B) Trade Fair will Provide Procurement Opportunities for Regional Latino Businesses
February 21, 2008
JLo Could Already Be in Hospital
January 15, 2008
Crackdown on Long Island Landlords Is Criticized as Harassment of Immigrants – (since when do building inspectors show up at 6am?)
December 5, 2007
Here’s a rare fresh idea on immigration – Prof. Jennifer Gordon, law professor at Fordham University
November 11, 2007
Hofstra debate reflects Long Island torn on immigration
October 24, 2007
American Taíno: Giving License to Minutemen: The GOP In the Driver’s Seat by Michael O’Neill
October 22, 2007
Morey Launches New Latin Music Radio Station – WBON 98.5 FM Is La Nueva Fiesta Radio: The Flavor of Long Island
October 4, 2007
Citizens Caught Up in Immigration Raid – Nassau, New York
September 30, 2007
Viva la incubadora! Hispanic chamber nets $500,000 – Long Island
September 24, 2007
U.S. immigration reform blasted at Hispanic event – by the president of El Salvador in Long Island
September 18, 2007
NEW YORK GOVERNOR SPITZER ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION IN FUNDING TO PROMOTE CITIZENSHIP INIATIATIVES
September 13, 2007
Women In Film & General Motors Announce Five Winners of the 2nd Annual 2007 Emerging Latina Filmmakers Grant – Outstanding Latina Women Pursuing Careers in Entertainment Will be Given Inside Track to Network With Industry Leaders
August 21, 2007
Major Latino Organizations Speak Out: The “War’ Against Ken Burns / PBS – “The War’ is not over – Why the Latino community can’t let this matter rest
July 30, 2007
At Bronx Latino Festival, the Army Sponsors the Music – New York
July 1, 2007
A Long Island Assemblyman Learns to Work the System – Phil Ramos
June 25, 2007
Long Island politician wont yield on immigration
June 5, 2007
Opinions, Far Apart, Underscore Immigration Bill’s Obstacles in New York
June 4, 2007
Parade celebrates Hispanic heritage in Brentwood – Long Island
May 22, 2007
More Hispanic drivers nabbed – Newsday review finds that most stops were made in heavily Hispanic neighborhoods – Suffolk County, Long Island
May 9, 2007
Did You Know? Latino residents of Long Island contribute nearly $1 billion annually to local government coffers
Study: Latinos have net benefit on Long Island
May 2, 2007
Mayor of tiny Long Island village apologizes for anti-Hispanic comments
May 1, 2007
Long Island’s Latino markets
April 10, 2007
U.S. Raid on an Immigrant Household Deepens Anger and Mistrust – Long Island, New York
March 21, 2007
Suffolk Lawmakers Vote No on Bill to Curb Day Laborers – New York
March 7, 2007
Anger over new immigration bill – Suffolk County, New York (Long Island)
March 5, 2007
Latino artists explore origins and identities – Long Island
February 27, 2007
United with a Purpose: Cristina Saralegui and Diageo Help Hispanics Achieve Homeownership
December 17, 2006
Rift Over Illegal Immigration Leads to Talk of Secession – Farmingville, New York
December 6, 2006
Monterrey Hotels Unite in Effort to Help Save La Pastora Zoo Park – Mexico
October 23, 2006
Junior Achievement of New York Receives $25,000 Boost from Verizon for Educational Initiative to Encourage Hispanic Youths to Stay in School
September 7, 2006
Preparing Hispanic Parents and Children for School (Interesting program in Long Island, New York)
September 1, 2006
The Next Juanes? or Juanes-lite? » VivirLatino
August 24, 2006
Suffolk County clamping down on illegal immigrants. New York
August 2, 2006
The Coven of the Grand Concourse.
July 23, 2006
Roving priests attend to Spanish Mass needs on Long Island, New York
July 14, 2006
Move to Combat High Latino Roadside Death Rate in Nassau County, New York
Alvarado is board president in Long Beach, Long Island, New York
