Episodes

  • Nonprofit fighting poverty with new Bronx restaurant

    Nonprofit fighting poverty with new Bronx restaurant
    Sep 14 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we highlight a brand-new restaurant that just opened in the heart of the South Bronx, and detail what's new at this year's New York Latino Film Festival. The non-profit organization, Oyate Group, started the restaurant Nourish, which is located in the South Bronx. It's not your typical money-making venture. One hundred percent of the profits will go to scholarships and community-based programs. Oyate Group focuses on fighting poverty. The team also wants to create job opportunities with the new operation. Joining us to discuss is Oyate Group Founder Tomas Ramos. Meanwhile, the New York Latino Film Festival is back, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The festival is currently underway and features more than 100 films! We have details on where you can watch the movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on resources for Latino students

    NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on resources for Latino students
    Sep 7 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we speak with New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos about the academic year ahead. About 42% of New York City public school students are Latino, and they represent the largest demographic in the nation's largest public school system. Chancellor Aviles-Ramos, the current leader of the city's public school system, is also Latina herself. Aviles-Ramos is a lifelong educator, having worked inside the NYC Department of Education for nearly two decades. She joins Tiempo to discuss resources for Latino students and their families. Also on our program, a first look at "Clemente," a new documentary about the life of the late legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente. The film features a who's who on prominent baseball stars. Clemente's sons produced the film in hopes of extending the legacy of the Boricua baseball great. We speak with the film's director and one of Clemente's sons about the significance of the documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Previewing the 2025 National Dominican Day Parade in NYC

    Previewing the 2025 National Dominican Day Parade in NYC
    Aug 10 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we count down to the 2025 National Dominican Day Parade in New York City. A ribbon cutting ceremony will kick off festivities in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday, and the parade is sure to be a good time for all. The annual event celebrates Dominican culture and the many triumphs of Dominicans in the city. In fact, Dominicans represent the largest Hispanic population in the five boroughs, making up nearly 35% of Latinos in New York City. Joining us with a preview of the event is National Dominican Day Parade Chair Cristina Contreras and La Madrina Mayra Linares-Garcia. Also ahead, a teenage Latino artist who paints custom cleats. And he doesn't paint just any cleats. Several Major League Baseball players, including the Mets' Pete Alonso and the Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. feature his artwork on their shoes. We speak with the young entrepreneur about the inspiration behind his artwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Tiempo 7/27/25: National Dominican Day Parade prep, Nassau ICE lawsuit

    Tiempo 7/27/25: National Dominican Day Parade prep, Nassau ICE lawsuit
    Jul 27 2025
    This week on "Tiempo" we are gearing up for the National Dominican Day Parade next month. The owner of "Don Carvajal Café" joins "Tiempo" to talk about brewing authentic Dominican Cafecito in Westchester County. Also, a look at the lawsuit Nassau County is facing regarding its partnership with ICE. Earlier this year the county became the second in New York to deputize local police to carry out immigration enforcement, meaning detectives can arrest immigrants without legal status. The New York Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit. The union claims the partnership violates state law and will lead to racial profiling. Ify Chikezie, the lead counsel on the case from the New York Civil Liberties Union, joins "Tiempo" to explain the case further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Assistant curator talks new art exhibition at El Museo del Barrio

    Assistant curator talks new art exhibition at El Museo del Barrio
    Jul 20 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we catch up with our friends from El Museo del Barrio. Located in East Harlem, the museum has been around since 1969 and features an extensive, permanent collection of pieces from Latin America and the Caribbean. But that's just part of the story. El Museo del Barrio also offers bilingual public programs, educational activities and festivals. Joining us to discuss the museum's latest exhibitions and programming is El Museo del Barrio Assistant Curator Zuna Maza. Also ahead, we talk to Bobbito Garcia, who does a little bit of everything. Garcia is a DJ, radio host, member of the Rock Steady Crew, New York City street basketball guru and now an author. Garcia recently wrote a memoir about his life playing hoops on the streets of NYC. We speak with Garcia about his new book and the inspiration behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Meet the first Latina NYC parks commissioner

    Meet the first Latina NYC parks commissioner
    Jul 13 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we get to know the pioneer making history as the city's new parks commissioner. Iris Rodriguez-Rosa is the first Latina to hold the post of New York City parks commissioner. City officials made the announcement last month at an event also celebrating the completion of a project to renovate playgrounds and some NYCHA complexes. Up Close sits down with Rodriguez-Rosa to discuss her appointment, what it means for the community and what she hopes to do during her tenure as parks commissioner. Meanwhile, La Borinqueña, our favorite comic book heroine, is back with an exhibit in Puerto Rico. She also has a new book coming out called "VG1GANTE" coming out, and La Borinqueña Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez joins our program to enlighten us on the super heroine's latest adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • One-on-one with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez

    One-on-one with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez
    Jul 6 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we sit down for a one-on-one conversation with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Gonzalez made history nearly a decade ago when voters elected him as the first Latino district attorney in New York State. Since then, he has spearheaded several beneficial and impactful community initiatives. In fact, last year was the safest year for gun violence in Brooklyn's history. Tiempo catches up with Gonzalez about his time as the Brooklyn district attorney so far. We also introduce you to Susie Jaramillo, the first Latina CEO of a children's entertainment company called Encantos. The education tech company creates engaging content that celebrates Latino culture. We speak with Jaramillo about her company and the mission behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • New Jersey charter school celebrates first class of dual-diploma graduates

    New Jersey charter school celebrates first class of dual-diploma graduates
    Jun 29 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we highlight one local school in New Jersey whose students are graduating with a special honor. The Hoboken Dual Language School (HoLa) just graduated its first class, and those students wrapped up the year with a unique designation. The 8th graders graduated with diplomas from both the New Jersey Department of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education -- a first for any school in the Garden State. Tiempo had HoLa on when Spain's Ministry of Education, and official partner of the Spanish government, recognized the school as an international Spanish academy. They're the only school in New Jersey to receive the designation. Here to tell us more about is Jennifer Sargent, founder of the Hoboken Dual Language Charter School. Also on our program, catching up with Mi Patria Puerto Rico. Mi Patria Puerto Rico is an organization founded by Puerto Rican military veterans born in New York. The group volunteers on the island to help families rebuild after natural disasters. We featured the organization on our program last year, and now co-founders Raymond Collazo and Carmen Iris Santiago are back to update us on Mi Patria's latest projects on the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins