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The Unión Puertorriqueña de Ayuda Mutua was an organization formed to help newly arrived Hispanics/Latinos to the region. They provided translation services as well as assistance going to places such as the doctor's office or governmental entities…

In 1985, the Hispanic community decided to dedicate American Legion Post 1928 in the honor of Gabriel A. Rodriguez who served in military during Vietnam but later took his own life due to untreated PTSD. The community has always remembered Gabriel as…

Senior Citizens Support Columbus Hospital – Los Taínos Senior Citizens support the Buffalo Columbus Hospital – On Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 – Led by Ana Cotton

Ricardo Estrada takes oath of Office Lackawanna City Council, 1997 – Elsie Pacheco Estrada (mother holds bible)

Photo taken in Mayor Jimmy Griffin's Office

Ralph R. Hernandez takes oath of office President of Buffalo Board Of Education

Buffalo, New York

The Pentecostal Church is one of many sects of Christianity practiced by Hispanics in Western New York. In 1952, the first Pentecostal Church was established in Buffalo under the Concilio Latinoamericano. The Pentecostal Church provided structure and…

Ladies group at the Pentecostal Church

Standing: Casimiro Rodriguez, Luis Matta, Miguel Martinez, Erenesto Suarez, Ramon Padin, Angel Gauthier, Andres Matias. Seated: Confesor Alvarado, Hector Bonano, David Rivera, Eduardo Millan, Tomas. Class at the D’Youville College event: Encuentro…