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Tiempo with Joe Torres

By: WABC-TV Joe Torres
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  • Buenos días y bienvenidos! Welcome to the new “Tiempo” podcast from New York’s WABC-TV and Eyewitness News. Hosted by reporter Joe Torres, “Tiempo” is focused on the many issues affecting Latinos. We closely examine topics such as education, health care and immigration. Plus, we feature Latino legends, pioneers and groundbreakers to highlight their latest artistic endeavor, whether it’s a new exhibition, an award-winning documentary or a cultural celebration. In addition to full episodes of “Tiempo,” we’ll also share some extra content: Extended interviews, deeper insights, upcoming community events y mucho mas. So make sure you hit follow and join us each week for an educating, informative and often entertaining time on “Tiempo.”
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Episodes
  • The bottom line: New York State aims to boost financial literacy among Latinos

    The bottom line: New York State aims to boost financial literacy among Latinos
    Apr 28 2024
    The New York Department of State just gave more than a million in grant money to several community organizations in our area. The goal? Fund financial literacy programs and help people improve their finances. The programs plan to provide one-on-one coaching with experienced financial professionals and offer help on how to budget and manage your finances for the long term. Two of the community organizations are based in the Bronx. where so many Latinos live. Joining us is Robert Rodriguez, the New York secretary of state to give us details on why this program is crucial to Latinos. Then, free legal immigration assistance is being offered at Queens College as the city manages the influx of migrants. The CUNY school just launched a campus branch of CUNY’s Citizenship Now! The new office will be fully staffed by a supervising attorney, a paralegal and office employees who will provide completely free legal assistance to students, as well as their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The role of Latinos in the 2024 presidential election

    The role of Latinos in the 2024 presidential election
    Apr 21 2024
    We examine New York Latino voters and the presidential elections in November. Political analysts expect one million Latinos in New York to cast ballots in the presidential election, according to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials or NALEO. The association also expects Latino turnout in the Empire State to increase by 12.4 percent from 2020, and more than 13 percent from 2016. Joining us is Dorian Caal from the NALEO Educational Fund, which has a comprehensive analysis on Latino voter turnout come November. *** We highlight a New York City jazz program where most of the students are Latino. The Jazz Power Initiative is located in the heart of Washington Heights and offers after-school classes, senior center workshops and a program for artists and educators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Inside the dengue fever epidemic roiling Puerto Rico

    Inside the dengue fever epidemic roiling Puerto Rico
    Apr 7 2024
    We start in Puerto Rico, where dengue cases are on the rise. Leaders on the island recently declared a public health emergency. Puerto Rico's Secretary of Health said the Health Department has registered 549 cases of dengue so far this year, and that far exceeds historical numbers. Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne virus across the globe. The secretary said all parts of Puerto Rican society must join forces to prevent contagion and the spread of this virus. Joining us this morning is Judith Aponte, professor at Hunter College. *** There is a push to make sure Latino children have continuous health coverage during their crucial early years of life. It's a major concern as New York State considers drastic cuts to Medicaid. We talk to Health First New York's largest nonprofit health insurer. They want to raise awareness to help stop gaps in coverage for Latino children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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