The 2008 Annual Conference of the New York State Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force will be held in Albany,NY on April 25-27, 2008. To request email updates on this annual event and the ongoing work of the Task Force please feel free to click here.

The Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force has release several new and important reports. Click here to view them.

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Annual Somos El Futuro Legislative Conference Continues Strong Advocacy Role for Hispanics

In March of 2001 newspaper headlines from around the state broke the news that Hispanics were the fastest growing minority group in the state and would sooner than expected be the largest subgroup in the great American mosaic. By early summer, the large number of Hispanic candidates for public office throughout the nation was a testament to that fact. In political contests for mayorships, governorships and state legislatures, Hispanics were not only part of the electorate but visible choices in the voting booth. By early November, unexpected outcomes in nationally watched elections drew more attention to the growing political sophistication and strength of the Hispanic community. continue >