Episodes

  • Report finds ICE arrests disproportionately impact the Latino community

    Report finds ICE arrests disproportionately impact the Latino community
    Dec 21 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the findings of a new report on how arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement may be disproportionately impacting the Latino community. A new report released by the New York Immigration Coalition finds that agents with ICE unfairly target Latinos. According to research from the coalition and the University of Colorado, nearly 3 in 4 people arrested by ICE agents are Latino. The report say approximately 70% of those arrested by ICE have no criminal conviction or previous record. The report also found that an increase in immigration enforcement makes it harder for businesses to hire workers and limits potential growth for those businesses. Joining us to discuss is Mario Bruzzone, vice president of policy at the New York Immigration Coalition. Also on our program, catching up with Queens Councilman Francisco Moya. The councilman joins us to discuss a new development that he pushed in Queens designed to bring affordable housing to the borough. Moya also gives us the latest updates on the new soccer stadium that will serve as the permanent home for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC). Naturally, we will ask him about the impact of the FIFA World Cup coming to our area next summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Hispanic Federation discusses goals for 2026, latest maternal health initiatives

    Hispanic Federation discusses goals for 2026, latest maternal health initiatives
    Dec 14 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we catch up with the Hispanic Federation about its goals for the new year and its latest initiatives to promote maternal health. The umbrella organization started in 1990 with a network of over 650 nonprofits. Its focus has always been to strengthen the Latino community through education, economic empowerment, immigration, health and much more. Speaking of health, the Hispanic Federation is encouraging women to sign up for free maternal health workshops and to showcase their plans for the new year. Joining us to discuss is Frankie Miranda, president of the Hispanic Federation, and Maria Lugo, senior director for health initiatives at the Hispanic Federation. Also on our program, we speak to Dominican novelist Cleyvis Natera about her book "The Grand Paloma Resort." The book combines face-paced suspense, class distinctions and colonial history in a breathless seven-day trip to La Republica Dominicana. The book is also dedicated to the workers and laborers who keep Caribbean tourism thriving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Ideal School of Allied Health Care on Long Island mentors next generation of caregivers

    Ideal School of Allied Health Care on Long Island mentors next generation of caregivers
    Dec 7 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we catch up with one local school that is on a mission to mentor the next generation of licensed caregivers. The Ideal School of Allied Health Care on Long Island prepares people for jobs like medical assistants and much more. The school offers classes in Spanish, and Tiempo has featured the institution before. The institution was founded more than a decade ago by a registered nurse who saw a shortage of caregivers, which impacts the quality of service for patients. School administrators collaborated with Local 1199 to create the Community Pathways Training Program. The program pays for nearly all the tuition at the school. Joining us to discuss is Nicole Laborde, CEO and founder of the Ideal School of Allied Health Care, and current students Karla Rubio and Leandro Rodriguez. Also on our program, more on "¡Wepa!: Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics." It's an exhibit that highlights the great Boricua legends in comics history. Three decades of comic book collections are currently on display at the New York Public Library. The exhibit is the largest collection of Puerto Rican comic book creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • New Jersey officials take part in economic trade mission to Mexico

    New Jersey officials take part in economic trade mission to Mexico
    Nov 30 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we learn more about a recent state-led international trade mission to Mexico by officials in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy alongside the statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the nonprofit Choose New Jersey recently spent a three-day, business-oriented trip to Mexico. The mission focused on deepening economic, educational and cultural partnerships between the Garden State and Mexico. There are more than 2 million Latinos who live in New Jersey, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Joining us to discuss the trip are Carlos Medina from the statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and Mariana Diaz Nagore, head consul from the consulate of Mexico in New Brunswick. Also ahead, a return visit to the show by a Latina educator born and raised in the South Bronx. La Doctora Elaine Ruiz Lopez founded a charter school in the Bronx. She also wrote a book about the struggles and challenges she faced to open that school. The book has received lots of recognition and several prestigious awards. We catch up with Dr. Ruiz Lopez about her book coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Food aid for students and their families impacted by government shutdown

    Food aid for students and their families impacted by government shutdown
    Nov 16 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how one local nonprofit organization is helping families in need of food aid amid the government shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, has been put in jeopardy since the shutdown. The lapse in funding has put more pressure on food pantries and afterschool programs to alleviate hunger for students and families in underserved communities. In a major development last Wednesday night, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown lasted 43 days. According to the latest data from Feeding America, about 1.4 million New Yorkers are facing food insecurity. The nonprofit New York Edge has food pantries and afterschool programs across the city to help with the ongoing issue of food insecurity. Joining us is Rachael Gazdick from New York Edge to discuss what the nonprofit has been doing to help during these tough times. Also on our program: We'll tell you about a new independent film, "The Veteran." The movie follows the story of a U.S. Marine who faces significant challenges after returning home from deployment in Afghanistan. The film tackles the many struggles veterans face after deployment overseas. We'll talk with the filmmaker about the work and its significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • New Jersey university supports Latino student community through dedicated Hispanic Center

    New Jersey university supports Latino student community through dedicated Hispanic Center
    Nov 9 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how one local higher education institution is supporting the diverse needs of its Latino student community. Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey has a dedicated center to help Latino and first-generation students. In fact, the Hispanic Center has been around for two decades. The center helps students take advantage of educational opportunities, with programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of Latino students. More than 20% of the student population is Latino at the school's Teaneck campus. Joining us to discuss is Irene Ojo, Luz Elena Flores and Arianne Alvarez from the Hispanic Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Also on our program, celebrating Puerto Rican pride. November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month, which honors the many contributions that Boricuas have made in the United States. To kick off the festivities, the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA) has scheduled several special events. One of the events is the Puerto Rican Artisans and Authors Fair that celebrates 20 years. We speak with members of PRIDA about the organization and the special programming in honor of Puerto Rican Heritage Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • New poll finds President Trump's favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults

    New poll finds President Trump's favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults
    Nov 2 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss a new poll that shows President Donald Trump's approval amongst Latinos has fallen since the beginning of 2025. According to an October 2025 poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, the president's favorability has significantly declined among Hispanic adults since he began his second term in January. The poll points to a drop on key issues like the economy and immigration, which were major factors in his 2024 election victory. The poll was conducted between October 9 and October 13. It samples more than 1,200 adults across the country, and nearly 380 participants identified as Hispanic. Joining us to discuss is Renata Castro, immigration attorney and founding member of the USA4ALL law firm. Castro says optimism among her Latino clients has changed. Also ahead, we catch up with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. Tiempo has featured the organization many times, and now Catholic Charities has a new leader who is Latino himself. Catholic Charities is a national network of independent agencies that provide a wide range of support to people in need. We'll have more on the organization and hear from their new leader on this program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Raising awareness about domestic violence in the Latino community

    Raising awareness about domestic violence in the Latino community
    Oct 26 2025
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss raising awareness about domestic violence in the Latino community. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and many in the Latino community often cite fear of deportation or family separation as reasons why they don't seek help. Many cases are often not reported due to stigma or lack of culturally-competent resources. Families and advocates recently walked the Mario Cuomo Bridge to raise awareness of domestic violence at the annual "Shine the Light" walk. The event was supported by Goya Gives and was led by the nonprofit Center for Safety and Change. Joining us to discuss is Stefany Ovalles from the Center for Safety and Chance, as well as actress and domestic violence survivor April Hernandez. Also on our program: The New York State Latino Restaurant, Bar and Lounge Association recently distributed $100,000 in grants to local Latino-owned restauranteurs. The nonprofit partnered with Grub Hub to help fund those Latino business owners with staffing, equipment upgrades, marketing, and other essential needs to help the restaurants thrive. We'll have more on the event and partnership coming up from the organization and one of the grant recipients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins