NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — On this episode of “Tiempo,” we were on the campus of Hostos Community College in the Bronx to celebrate the contributions of Latinos in the New York metropolitan area.<\/p>\n
Early Latino history dates back centuries to 1613, when notable figure Juan Rodriguez arrived in New York City from Santo Domingo.<\/p>\n
Ever since then, Latinos have taken this city-and the surrounding metropolitan area-by storm.<\/p>\n
In modern times, Cubans settled in New Jersey’s Hudson County. Neighborhoods like El Barrio and Loisaida in Lower Manhattan became the centers of Puerto Rican culture.<\/p>\n
Dominicans established strong communities in Washington Heights and Inwood.<\/p>\n
Later, Latinos from Mexico, Central and South America reshaped neighborhoods across the five boroughs and beyond.<\/p>\n
In this episode, we’ll spotlight Latino scholars, leaders, community activists, entrepreneurs, and entertainers.<\/p>\n
They are “Tiempo Trailblazers and Unsung Heroes.”<\/p>\n
Tiempo with Joe Torres airs Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.SUBSCRIBE TO THE TIEMPO PODCAST<\/p>\n
Discover more podcasts from abc7NY here<\/a><\/p>\n