COMMUNITY SHOULD BE SUPPORTING THEIR LATINO COMMUNITY PUBLICATIONS

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We are sure that each month you visit your local retail store for your shopping needs you come across our three (3) Puerto Rican/Latino papers, Panorama Hispano, La Ultima Hora, and the newest kid on the block, the Buffalo Latino Village. The work to get these publications to you is not easy, it’s a labor of love, of social sacrifice, especially when advertisers (public & private) are not knocking on their door to place an advertisement. You should know that advertisement pays for the life of the paper. If you only see a few ads, you should know the paper is investing its own money to bring you their publication every month. It’s a personal investment on their part. Besides the labor in putting the paper together, they take money out of their pocket. You should know that. Sometimes when you see an announcement, you might think it’s an ad, but it’s just an announcement, courtesy of our hard labor and kindness — published as a public service. When you read this, if you are a businessperson, work as a manager for government, or the private sector, go out of your way, use your contacts, and see what you can do to help these publications get paid advertisement.” We have many community leaders, community organizations, and community activists. We give our community a public platform. I can’t believe these publications have a hard time attracting advertisements. Where is our COMMUNITY POWER?  These Latino papers invest in you… Why not invest in them? Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books & Poems Business Community Education Entertainment español Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics Sports LATINO COLLEGE STUDENTS FACE INEQUALITY AND CULTURAL ISOLATION AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK at BUFFALO March 25, 2023/No Comments LACK OF COLLEGE SERVICES FOR LATINO STUDENTS: This is in response to a story by UB Spectrum reporter, Kayla Estrada, Read More “GETTING VERY LITTLE FOR THE WHOLE,  BUT GETTING A LOT FOR THE FEW” WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2023 January 25, 2023/No Comments While I might appear to be biased and selective, I strongly feel the four people in the photo are the Read More The Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System December 25, 2022/No Comments When the Hispanic Heritage Council (HHC) moved to rename the Niagara Branch Library several years ago, with the support of Read More Load More End of Content.

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THE HOMELESS VERSUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

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THE HOMELESS VERSUS AFFORTABLE HOUSING The holidays are here, and we’ll be entering 2021 along with President Biden and his Vice-President Kamala Harris when they take office in January.  Let’s hope this new administration will address the homelessness nightmare in America. The homelessness and housing situation must be resolved. It has gotten much worse, especially here in Western New York. The combination of rising and sustainable housing cost is causing an affordable housing crisis. Housing costs are wreaking havoc on families and individuals across America, especially in New York, where the cost of housing is continuously increasing. While the population in Western New York grows rapidly, more residents are becoming homeless. Statistics on homelessness in Buffalo and surrounding areas show an increase with the homelessness population by 46% between 2010 and 2017, which correlates with rapid decline in affordable housing. The cost of housing is getting much higher across America. Despite severe poverty, in the city, fair market rent for housing continues grow, driving the cost of living higher than the income level of many families.  A resident needs to make $32,400 annually  to afford a 2-bedroom apartment, but the city’s median income sits far below that at just $27,400. It has become a struggle to be able to afford housing in Western New York. About 60%  of the local renters are spending 1/3 of their income on housing, jeopardizing funds for other necessities, such as groceries, clothing and transportation. Others look for residence in the market-rate rentals, which are not restricted by affordable housing laws. Gentrification is transforming previously affordable properties into higher rental costs, creating luxury  apartments. Poverty is the root cause of homelessness. Families are being faced with the reality that they cannot find housing or afford rent. Over 45% of Buffalo residents and Erie county are living below the poverty line. Each year an estimated 5,500 individuals are homeless in Western New York, according to the Western NY Homeless Alliance of Western New York. For those affected by this reality, contact the Crisis Hotline; it operates 24-hours per day, assisting with food, clothing, and financial support. (716) 834-3131. Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports THE HOMELESS VERSUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING December 25, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More THE NEW ERA OF IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA October 25, 2020/No Comments THE NEW ERA OF IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA This is the new era of immigrants entering the United States! I have Read More TRUMP AND THE CORONAVIRUS IS DOING A JOB ON US! PLEASE BE CAREFUL September 25, 2020/No Comments  TRUMP AND THE CORONAVIRUS IS DOING A JOB ON US! PLEASE BE CAREFUL Did you know that crime has risen Read More Load More End of Content.

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TARJETA DE NAVIDAD

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La navidad fecha llena de amor, fe y esperanza. Esta tarjeta de Navidad es para mis amigos y seres queridos quienes apoyan y conocen de la justicia social. Mi tarjeta de Navidad es un recordatorio para que cada uno nos comprometamos a participar individualmente y colectivamente a edificarnos y a edificar nuestros diversas comunidades. De mi parte, le doy gracias a un amigo, quien me motivo a seguir escribiendo cuando me dijo: “el que escribe necesita sus instrumentos, conecta tu computadora.” Porque a traves de su motivacion, continue escribiendo.  Esta columna, es dedicada a la memoria de nuestra amistad y de las conversaciones de edificacion y justicia social que siempre teniamos al caminar por la calle 19 en Centre City, en Filadelfia.  La justicia social y el trabajo hacia una comunidad inclusiva y democratica es un trabajo colectivo y a la vez empienza con una decision muy personal. Mi estimado colega, fue para mi un gran maestro y una gran leccion de la vida. Al motivarme a seguir escribiendo, me ayudo a reafirmar el compromiso personal que tengo con la edificacion comunal. Algun dia, oire que el estara en estrado como juez o tal vez continua su labor de activismo comunal junto a su familia y a su comunidad. Edificando intergeneracionalmente y a traves de las barreras raciales y etnicas que todavia existen. Mi proxima meta es motivar a la biblioteca publica de Filadelfia, conocidad como “Free Library” a ir conmigo mano a mano y juntos dar a luz a una serie de dialogos de participacion civica para todos interesados en la edificacion de la comunidad progresista e inmigrante de Filadelfia. Mi tarjeta de Navidad es ese gran deseo, de entablar tertulias de participacion civica que envueltanmente se llevaran a la mesa de cada  comunidad para edificarnos y levantarnos de lo que ha sido un gran desafio: el impacto a la vida del Covid 19. Espero que la tarjeta de Navidad te motive a continuar o tal vez a empezar el trabajo tan necesario del activismo y edificacion comunal. Juntos hasta la victoria y Mas! Como es tu tarjeta de Navidad? A quien se la dedicas y por que? Un abrazo de luz para ti! ——————————————————- Note: Angelica Aquino is waiting for approval to be one of the National/White House Correspondents. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Community Education Entertainment español Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics EL CALOR ESTA ENCENDIDO: NUEVO LIBRO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DE LEYES CORPORATIVAS July 4, 2023/No Comments Tom Fox, es una lumina y guia para miles de abogados quienes ejercen en el area corporativa anti corrupcion y Read More A SENSIBLE HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM IS NEEDED NOW June 23, 2023/No Comments A SENSIBLE HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM IS NEEDED NOW A bipartisan sensible humane immigration reform is needed now by our nation. Read More MADRE SOLO UNA:FELICIDADES A TI MADRE! May 23, 2023/No Comments MADRE SOLO UNA:FELICIDADES A TI MADRE! A todas las madres que son nuestras lectoras especialmente a aquellas quienes con mucho Read More Load More End of Content.

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