BY: Art Campomanes Staff Writer for World Liberty TV In anticipation of Sunday’s massive cultural celebration on Fifth Avenue, the 59th edition of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) will host its Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Gala. The Parade’s Board of Directors along with honorees and special guests come together for a glamorous night of...
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade Gala and Banquet-2015
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) takes place annually along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, on the second Sunday in June, in honor of the nearly 4 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and over 4 million people of Puerto Rican birth or heritage residing in the United States. Originally, the Desfile Puertorriqueño, Inc., was born...
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Puerto Rican /Hispanic Business Summit-2015
The New York State Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, in conjunction with the chairman of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Ignacio R. Veloz, and the Puerto Rican Day Parade Association are holding the first Puerto Rican Hispanic Business Summit (PRHBS), to take place at Bank of New York Mellon, Friday. The New York...
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Interview with Chayanne, Puerto Rican Latin pop singer, actor and composer-2014
Elmer Figueroa Arce better known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer, actor and composer. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 solo albums and sold over 30 million albums worldwide. After Los Chicos separated in 1984, Chayanne began his career as a solo artist. He signed with RCA...
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Eric T. Schneiderman Attorney General of NYS ,KeyNote Speech at NY Puerto Rican Day Parade Gala -2014
Eric T. Schneiderman was elected the 65th Attorney General of New York State on November 2, 2010. As Attorney General, Schneiderman is the highest ranking law enforcement officer for the State, responsible for representing New York and its residents in legal matters. Schneiderman has worked to restore the public’s faith in its public and private...
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19th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade /57th Annual PR Day Parade of NY Gala-2014
THIS WEEKEND, THE NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE KICKS OFF 2014 CELEBRATION THREE KEY EVENTS Lead Events Include the 152nd Street Festival, Rising Star Challenge and the Annual Mass Parade Organizers Encourage Community to Participate in Food Drive and Extend an Invitation to Puerto Rican Veterans May 29, 2014, New York City – This weekend...
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade Press Conference-2014
The 19th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade (57th Puerto Rican Day Parade of New York) will take place on Sunday, June 8th at 11am on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The event will be broadcast live on WNYW Fox 5. This year’s parade will commemorate the centennial birthday of Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos,...
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Madelyn Lugo, Chairwoman of National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. – 2013
Madelyn Lugo, born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, was elected as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. in 2006. Previously she served twelve years as Treasurer to the Board elected in 1994. Ms. Lugo is among the co-founders of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. and has...
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National Puerto-Rican Day Parade NYC-2023
By Adal Hussain, Chief Editor, Sunday June 11th 2023. NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ITS 66TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION ON NYC’S FIFTH AVENUE. Aguadilla, the City of Enchantments, is the honored municipality in Puerto RicoTribute to the music and legacy of Rafael Hernández Marín. The Board of Directors of The National Puerto Rican...
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Live Performance by Puerto-Rican Entertainer Ivy Queen at PR Gala in NYC-2015
Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez known as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican-born American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, but later moved with her parents to New York City, where she lived until she finished her public education, before returning to Añasco. When she was 18 years old,...
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Institute for the Puerto-Rican/Hispanic Elderly Gala – 2011
Suleika Cabrera Drinane, Founder and President of Institute for the Puerto Rican Hispanic Elderly, Inc. addresses the crowd of over 1,000 that attended her 33rd annual gala event held at the prestigious New York Hilton. The work done by Suleika and IPRHE is very important and has enhanced the lives of senior citizens in the...
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Frank Garcia Chairman of Hispanic Groups welcome’s Colombian & South American Business & Advocacy Groups in NYC-2023
By:Dr.Adal M.Hussain,Phd (AKA) Dr. Abbey ,Editor @ Large for World Liberty TV Hispanic business groups from New York City are welcoming Colombian business and advocacy groups that will meet with elected officials and trade groups. To promote economic empowerment in south America while helping to mitigate the recent unexpected migration crisis in the City of...
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