THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
 
OFFICE OF THE HON. YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
  
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053

Monday, May 30, 2017
***Press Advisory***

Contacts: Jose Louis Espiritusanto (646) 200-2101 jlouis@council.nyc.gov

ACADEMICS, THOUGHT LEADERS & ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ANNOUNCE PROGRAM FOR FIRST-EVER SUMMIT ON LATINOS IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, NY -- TODAY, May 30th at 12:00pm, noon, Latino leaders will host a press conference to announce the program for the first ever, Summit on Latinos in NYC. The summit, taking place on Thursday, June 1st at Hunter College, will delve into issues pertinent to the Latino community, assessing needs and developing policy proposals to better plan for the future. 

The press conference will be hosted by Latino elected officials, academics from CUNY's Puerto Rican, Dominican and Mexican Studies Institutes, and thought leaders in NYC's Latino community. They will announce the program of speakers, panelists and issues to be discussed during this historic event. 

What: First-Ever Summit on Latinos Program to be Announced 

Who: Executive Directors of the CUNY Puerto Rican, Dominican & Mexican Studies Institutes; Jose Calderon, President, Hispanic Federation; Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez, Carlos Menchaca & other Elected Officials

Where: Steps of City Hall

When: TODAY, Tuesday, May 30th, 2017, 12:00pm, noon

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