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The leaders of New York’s Latino community.

Supervisor Ed Smyth stated, “Children in every neighborhood across our Town deserve first-class, state-of-the-art recreational facilities and a safe place to play."

Achievers

Religious leaders, concerned citizens and the Canton Police Department gathered in downtown Canton Sunday to bring awareness to the increase of crime against the Hispanic community.

The annual SOMOS conference is back after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and expecting a record crowd of movers and shakers.

In New York and on the island, community support and self-reliance help fill the gaps left by those in power.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon invited the Assembly Chair of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force, Assemblywoman Maritza Davila to the State Office building Monday.

Local woman receives Friend of Extension Award Purdue Extension Jackson County Director Heather VonDielingen, left, is pictured with Iveth Vasquez. Submitted photo Purdue Extension Jackson County recently announced Iveth Vasquez had been named the recipient of the 2020 Friend of Extension Award for the state of Indiana. The Seymour woman started the Working for Our Dreams 4-H Club that provides a well-rounded 4-H experience for Latino youth. She also serves on the 4-H expansion and review comm...