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This annual Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is truly a reminder to all Latinos to celebrate customs and traditions across communities. This year, the Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” This theme highlights the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that defines the Hispanic experience. I enjoy when others, especially young people, ask about my journey to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Through my work at the Mohawk Valley Latino Association (MVLA), I support marginalized people and guide immigrants to achieve their dreams of finding gainful employment or starting a

As a native of the Dominican Republic, Hispanic Heritage Month holds deep significance for me. It is a time to honor and celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community. This month is one of reflection, pride, and recognition of the resilience and vibrancy that define our heritage. From the rich flavors of our foods to the vibrant sounds of our music, Hispanic culture is a beautiful mosaic that continues to influence, inspire, and shape our society in meaningful ways. A fun fact about the Hispanic community is its incredible diversity—Hispanics come from more than 20 different

9月15日至21日是全國農場安全和健康週，這是一個反思那些為我們提供食物的人群的福祉的時機。美國勞工統計局統計表明，農業部門是美國最危險的部門，2021年有453人死亡。為了慶祝這一週，Oak Orchard Health的社區衛生工作者Sandra Rivera分享了該組織如何協助紐約西部的農場工人保持安全和健康：

MOMMAS房子 是一個為 18 至 24 歲無家可歸的年輕孕婦或育兒婦女及其嬰兒提供住宿的項目，最近慶祝了其首個培育育兒計畫課程的完成。

基本計劃現在允許更多的紐約人獲得高品質、負擔得起的健康保險。收入達到聯邦貧窮線（即個人年收入 37,650 美元）250% 的紐約人現在可能有資格獲得基本計畫承保。