Cappas + Walker wedding, Olivencia Center, September 4, 2010

Bodas de familia Cappas, Marra y David Walker en el centro Olivencia, Sabado 4 de septiembre.

George K. Arthur speaks at the forum buffalo shootings

Community asking for donations for boy killed in car accident at Tops Mkt

Richard Colon tragically killed in what appeared as a car accident at the Tops on Niagara St. and Maryland on Wednesday. A car reversed and hit him, and it's still under investigation while police wait for the toxicology report. Witnesses stopped the driver from leaving the parking lot when he attempted to go.
The Rev. Casimiro Rodriguez issued a statement asking for donations for the family since death ruled an accident family doesn't qualify for crime victims funds. Rev. Rodriguez" ask that you search your hearts, and contribute to this cause, you can make your donation to Lombardo Funeral Home C/O Colon Family or any way you may wish."

Buffalo Massacre: Victims Speak Up

George K. Arthur, former president Buffalo Common Council speaks at the forum regarding the Buffalo News article on August 22, showcasing the records of the victims to M. Sullivan Buffalo News Editor who made the decision to run the story.

Puerto Rican Cuisine Taste of Buffalo 7/10/2010

Papi's Restaurant , 690 Hertel Ave., 874-7274 and Niagara Cafe, 527 Niagara Ave., 716 885-2233, serving the best Puerto Rican and American dishes in Western New York. Let them know you saw in on the Latin Journal. gracias
Video all rights reserved by Maria Rosa

Gino's Bakery at the Italian Festival, 7/2010

Opened 30 years ago, Gino's Bakery, at 1368 Hertel Avenue in Buffalo, N.Y. makes one of the best Cannoli in the Western New York Area, great bread, and pizza. Contact them for your next office function or party.

First Annual Latin Journal Blog from the Barrio celebration

Join the celebration, Blogging under the Radar, 1st Anniversary celebration, August 27, 5PM to 8:30 PM,
Enjoy Sangria on the Lawn hear famous Puerto Rican Cuatro player Jorge Rodrigues, guitarist, Jose Rodriguez, and Jose Claudio, Trovador
last Friday of the summer, August, 27 call Sandra Jardine, publicist for details at 716 882-3715 or email sanchin15@yahoo.com

Sean Clements percussion and drums

Preciosa -video por el Asambleista Jose Rivera,Bronx,N.Y.

According to the report "Raising the Achievement of English Language Learners in the Buffalo Public Schools most of the students in this video would not graduate from school in Buffalo: 21 percent versus 55 percent state wide (Winter 2009-2010) Council of the Great City Report)

Según el informe "El aumentar el logro academico de Aprendices del Idioma Inglés en las Escuelas Públicas de Buffalo" mayoría de los estudiantes en este video no se gradúan de la escuela en Buffalo: 21 por ciento versus 55 por ciento de todo el estado (Invierno 2009-2010) del Consejo de la Gran Ciudad Informe)

Ray Arroyo, photographer

I like this photo found in the photo section of Facebook of photographer Ray Arroyo.

Eulogizing Bro. simba Mlee

Baba Simba Peace + Love http://buffalo empirestar. wordpres

Civil Rights Groups Slam Obama's Education Reforms - COLORLINES

Civil Rights Groups Slam Obama's Education Reforms - COLORLINES

Sandra Jardine in "Three Faces of the Moon."

Three Faces of the Moon" by Sandra Jardine, at Many Fried Playhouse, 4-5:30 PM, 255 Great Arrow, 3rd flr, and Broadway MKT Roof top, 999 Broadway, 4:30 - 6 PM, presented by Sibyls Women's Theatrical ensemble: A folktale based on narcissism and sibling rivalry.

Latino gathering for council member curtis haynes

A respectable crowd of supporters gathered in a West Side backyard for Council Member Dr. Curtis Haynes. Latinos are considered a significant swing vote in this year's Ellicott District race.

'NiLP FYI: Latinos in Upstate New York'

'NiLP FYI: Latinos in Upstate New York'

Hispanic leaders at board meeting june 23 request copy of part 154 comprehensive plan for limited english proficient students

Casimiro Rodriguez and a group of Hispanic leaders meeting since the Council of the Great City Schools report "Raising the Academic Standards of English Language Learners in the Buffalo Public Schools," was presented to the School Board last month in May, once again appeared before them on June 23, 2010.

Also, there were a cross section of other leaders from the other ELL student population in the Buffao Schools raising their concerns about the report as well. These other ELL students speak the following languages (Somali 11%, Karen 9%, arabic 7.7%, Burmese 4.6% ). The ELL student population in 2008-2009 was 3, 112 with Spanish-speaking students making up nearly 50% of this population with Puerto Rican children the largest.

In his presentation, Mr. Rodriguez reminded the School Board Hispanic leaders met two weeks prior "to express our concern regarding the findings of this report." And "as a follow-up ...sent a letter to each (Board Members) to confirm the testimonies...also to reiterate the importance of the formation of the Bilingual Advisory Board."

Mr. Rodriguez continued, " I personally spoken to several of you on this subject (ELL) (English Language Learners), and our willingness as a community to help this Board and the District forge the much needed improvement on this component." He added, "once again I ask for your commitment before the end of the school year so we can hit the ground running come September. I have approximately 20 potential candidates from the community that are willing to serve on this Advisory Board once it is formed."

Mr. Rodriguez cited the Funding and Compliance section on the report on pages 83-83, and commented on on this year's proposed budget..."well over $8 million dollars , designated for ELL and LEP." Lastly, Mr. Rodriguez said, " it is important that we use these resources to address the recommendations set forth in the report.

And if possible I would like to ask for the completed and proposed 2009-2010 Part 154 Comprehensive Plan and Reporting Requirements for the Education of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students Plan of Action.

He cited the district sent this plan to Dr. Pedro J. Ruiz, PhD, Coordinator, Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies, 89 Washington Ave, 367 EBA, Albany, NY 12234

(Photo: C. Rodriguez, with NYS Assemblymembers: from left, Marcos Lopez, Peter Rivera, Carmen Arroyo, Casimiro Rodriguez, Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Adriano Espaillat)

photo credit: C. Rodriquez)

Hispanic leaders to speak at board of education meeting, Community invited to support the group

Board of Education Meeting, Wednesday June 23, 5:30pm City Hall Rm.801

We will once again as a united COMMUNITY call upon the Buffalo Board of Education and the Administration that "WE WANT ACTION NOT WORDS" on the future of our children's education in the Buffalo Public Schools as it relates to English Language Learners.

The COMMUNITY wants to HELP the School District!

We want to see:

DIPLOMA'S not DEATH Certificates

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONYS not FUNERALS

PROUD PARENT'S not MOURNING PARENT'S

STAY in SCHOOL not SUSPENSION'S

GRADUATES not DROP OUTS

SUCCEED not DEFEAT

And our CHILDREN COLLEGE BOUND not PRISON BOUND !

Gracias Por Su Apoyo / Casimiro Rodríguez Sr.

Cigarrete puffing baby cut down smoking

Ardi Riza, of Indonesia, the 2-year-old chain-smoking baby who picked up the habit at 18 months, out of shape and unable to play with village kids because of his cigarette smoking habit cut down from 40 to 15 cigarettes after his town officials in Musi Banyuasin offered to give the family a car. The cigarette puffing toddler caused an Internet uproar when the story first broke out.

Marcus L. Wise, founder, 464 Gallery www.mindweb.us