https://www.wxxinews.org/tags/latino-communities Latino communities en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:22:38 GMT https://www.wxxinews.org/arts-culture/2026-07-29/rochesters-annual-puerto-rican-festival-kicks-off-thursday The 56th Puerto Rican Festival is almost underway. It’s taking place at Parcel 5 from July 30 to Aug. 1. WXXI News’ Jose Sandoval spoke with the president of the festival, Orlando Ortiz, about this year’s festivities. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:22:38 GMT https://www.wxxinews.org/arts-culture/2026-07-29/rochesters-annual-puerto-rican-festival-kicks-off-thursday Jose Sandoval https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-07-23/a-community-survey-hopes-to-show-demand-for-nonstop-flights-between-rochester-and-san-juan A nonstop service could make it easier for the local Puerto Rican population to travel back to the island. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:32:45 GMT https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-07-23/a-community-survey-hopes-to-show-demand-for-nonstop-flights-between-rochester-and-san-juan Jose Sandoval