Monday, March 11, 2013 New York, NY – Hispanic Federation released the following statement in response to a New York State Supreme Court ruling invalidating New York City’s ban on large sugary beverages in select venues.

“Today’s State Supreme Court ruling affirms our concerns about the ban’s disproportionate impact on small businesses like bodegas operated by Latino business owners, as this ban does not extend to large grocery chains and stores,” stated Jose Calderon, President of the Hispanic Federation. “We certainly don't disagree with the Bloomberg Administration’s motives in tackling obesity, just their strategy. We’ve said all along our city needs a better plan focused on a comprehensive approach to solving the obesity epidemic, including restoring and expanding fitness and health education in our schools and communities. Hispanic Federation will continue to work with its partners in government, business and the non-profit sector to improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, particularly our city’s growing Latino community.”

HF to Award $50,000 in Support of America’s DREAMers

The Federation will select and provide 100 deserving immigrant youth with scholarships to cover the cost of the Deferred Action Program application

August 23, 2012, New York, NY—Continuing its long and successful track record as a national advocate for the Hispanic community on vital issues including education, immigration, health and economic empowerment, the Hispanic Federation proudly announced today it would raise $50,000 to aid eligible immigrant youth applying for the Obama Administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Immigration Program. 

Attention New Yorkers! Register to Vote Today!

Did you know that Latinos make up more than 10% of the electorate in New York State? Make your voice heard! The deadline to register to vote for New York's local and state primaries is THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 17th, 2012. Go to www.movimientohispano.org to download, complete, print out and send in a voter registration form. The voter registration form must be postmarked by August 17th.  See you at the polls! 

Movimiento Hispano, a Hispanic Federation civic engagement initiative, was profiled by NBCLatino.com. Check out the video interview highlighting the critical importance of the Hispanic vote.

Watch the video here.