Latino communities

Gov. Kathy Hochul called on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday to release two people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in western New York.

The University of Rochester's Department of Rare Books, Special Collection and Preservation acquired a collection from Henry Ignacio Padrón-Morales, a longtime activist, educator, musician and poet.

The housing section of the upcoming 2026 Latinx Roundtable State of the Latino Agenda report outlines potential policy changes at the local, state and federal level aimed at addressing the disparities.

German Machado Guillen, an IT technician at SUNY Brockport, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Tuesday morning outside his home in Batavia.

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the nation honored the contributions and influence that Latino and Hispanic people have had on our communities. And here at WXXI, we recognize Latinos who have been making changes locally.

A report released from the Children’s Agenda shows that in Monroe County, absenteeism rates are highest among Hispanic students.

In Monroe County, 6% of the population speaks Spanish as their primary language, and the demand for interpretation at local facilities is rising.

WXXI's Hispanic Heritage Month Series features Latino radio DJ and personality Johnny Mambo.

“Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026,” is an exhibition at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center featuring 11 different installations by artists from across the country and the Rochester area.

Members of the Rochester Area Community Foundation's Latino Giving Circle awarded more than $41,000 in grants Wednesday to 10 nonprofit organizations, making this year's investment the largest to date.