Dream Fund Press Conference

On May 2, 2012, in 2012 Session Meetings, Education, For Press, Immigration, Recent News, by SOMOS Staff

DREAM Fund Passes New York State Assembly   Chairman Felix W. Ortiz is proud to announce that after facing major scrutiny and controversy, the DREAM Fund passed the New York State Assembly Floor yesterday with 138 votes on the affirmative. Alongside immigration advocates, supporters, and thousands of immigrants throughout the state, Ortiz applauds this victory [...]

NYS Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican&Hispanic Task Force Meeting on Health Care Inequalities

On March 2, 2012, in 2012 Session Meetings, Health, Recent News, by SOMOS Staff

Health care and access to health care are generally poorest for racial and ethnic minorities. As the U.S population become more racially and ethnically diverse, disparities in our health care system still reflect inefficiencies, ineffectiveness, and inequalities. The deadliest disease in America lies in the minds and societal norms that allow racism at the individual, [...]

NYS Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican&Hispanic Task Force Meeting on Foreclosure

On February 27, 2012, in 2012 Session Meetings, Housing, Recent News, by SOMOS Staff

Foreclosure Crisis in New York State The New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force met with representatives from Legal Services NYC, Neighborhood Works Alliance and Better Neighborhoods to discuss the foreclosure crisis in our state and how the budget cut may lead to more homeowners losing their home. Watch the video below [...]

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