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  • NYC Council passes reform bill to help street vendors obtain license to work

    NYC Council passes reform bill to help street vendors obtain license to work
    Feb 15 2026
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the recent legislative victory for street vendors in New York City. New York City Council members recently passed a bill which makes it easier for vendors to obtain a license. Former Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the reform package before he left office. Only a few thousand permits and licenses are authorized in the city, and there are an estimated 23,000 street vendors doing business across the five boroughs. The vast majority of vendors operate unlawfully and without proper documentation. Proponents of the street vendor measure say it is an important step to remedy the city's broken vending system and to protect the city's largely immigrant vendor workforce as immigration arrests surge under President Donald Trump's administration. Joining us to discuss is Carina Kaufman Gutierrez from the New York City Vendors Project, a major advocate of the reform package. Also ahead, New Jersey's Public Schools Superintendent of the Year is Latino. Dr. Raymond Gonzalez leads the Westfield Public Schools District. The New Jersey Association of School Administrators recently chose the doctor for his exceptional leadership and vision in the Garden State's public schools. We'll talk to him about the prestigious acknowledgment coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Latino church leader detained by ICE in Brooklyn

    Latino church leader detained by ICE in Brooklyn
    Feb 8 2026
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the recent detainment of a local Latino church leader by Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents in Brooklyn. Immigration enforcement took Deacon Sebastian Renoj Ordoñez into federal custody outside his home. ICE agents also took seven other community members into custody. Community leaders gathered recently to call out the arrest. The deacon, originally from Guatemala, serves parishioners at the Young Christians Church in the southside of Brooklyn. He has been an active church leader for nearly 20 years and has no known criminal record. Pastor Erick Salgado from the Young Christians Church joins Tiempo to shed some light on the situation. Also on our program, we highlight the nonprofit Camino al Éxito Project For All. The organization is located in Dutchess County and its mission is quite simple: empower Latinos in the Hudson Valley. It offers a wide range of services like youth mentorship, adult workshops, legal services, job readiness and much more. We talk to the leaders of the organization coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Impacts of federal funding cuts on nonprofit organizations in New York City

    Impacts of federal funding cuts on nonprofit organizations in New York City
    Feb 1 2026
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the potential impacts of federal funding cuts on nonprofit organizations in New York City. President Donald Trump announced his administration will withhold federal payments to sanctuary cities beginning on Sunday. The president believes sanctuary cities have policies that limit local law enforcement's ability to cooperate with federal immigration officers. A significant portion of the federal funds go to social services, education and housing, just to name a few. The decision has a major financial impact for many nonprofits in the Tri-State area. Joining us to discuss is Dr. Lauren Jen, assistant medical director at Children's Aid, and Pedro Rodriguez, executive director of La Jornada. We also catch up with the Bronx Council on the Arts, the official cultural agency for the borough. The organization offers grants, artist residencies and resources, especially for underrepresented groups in the Bronx. We'll have more on the council and the free workshops and programs it offers coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Attorney gives legal advice amid federal immigration crackdowns across US, in New York

    Attorney gives legal advice amid federal immigration crackdowns across US, in New York
    Jan 18 2026
    On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the latest on federal immigration crackdowns across the country and in New York City, including the recent detention of a NYC Council employee. Newly-elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he will not work with federal immigration enforcement agents and will firmly uphold sanctuary city policies. During a recent visit to New York, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted the results of a series of high-profile ICE operations. Her visit was heavily overshadowed by the shooting in Minneapolis, where an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old mother of three. Immigration attorneys, advocacy groups and employers can anticipate greater scrutiny from the federal government regarding hiring practices, foreign-born workers, visa applications and more. Joining us to discuss and provide some counsel on what to expect and how to prepare is immigration attorney Chris Cabanillas. We also have details on a new college program designed to provide first-generation and low-income students with an affordable and debt-free education. Small class sizes, dedicated academic advisors, counseling services and additional support like free meals and laptops are among resources being offered to students. We'll have more on the two-year associate degree program at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • The future for Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro's capture

    The future for Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro's capture
    Jan 11 2026
    On this edition of Tiempo, we take an in-depth look at the capture of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. The couple pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other federal charges in a New York federal court week. U.S. military forces captured the president and his wife last weekend in a military operation in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Since then, country officials swore in Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as the interim leader, after what the Venezuelan Supreme Court called Maduro's kidnapping. Maduro and his wife will remain at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn until their next court date in March. Joining us to discuss is Alejandro Velasco, an associate professor of Latin American Studies at New York University. We also take a look at a report from Nielsen focusing on Latino viewer trends in 2025. The company studies and measures audience behavior across all channels and digital platforms. The good news is that Latino viewers are driving significant shifts in media consumption, with a high usage of many streaming services. Analysts expect strong ratings for Boricua star Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. We talk with the folks at Nielsen to highlight the significant Latino footprint across American sports and pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela

    Escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela
    Jan 4 2026
    On this edition of Tiempo, we take a closer look at the escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. The U.S. launched Operation Southern Spear -- a major military campaign to try and dismantle drug trafficking networks. It also began a naval mission to intercept tankers transporting Venezuelan oil. Anxious uncertainty hangs over many Venezuelan Americans as they watch the escalation of force against their home country. More than 6.8 million Venezuelans have fled the country since 2014, and the exodus continues. Joining us to discuss further on what happening in Venezuela is Niurka Meléndez from Venezuelans and Immigrants Aid. Venezuelans and Immigrants Aid is a volunteer organization that helps Venezuelan migrants who fled their country and came to the U.S. The organization was previously featured on Tiempo a few years ago during the influex of asylum seekers, many of them from Venezuela. (Note: This episode of Tiempo was recorded prior to the capture of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a U.S. military operation on Saturday.) Also on our program, we talk to Dominican novelist Cleyvis Natera about her book "The Grand Paloma Resort." The book combines fast-paced suspense, class distinctions and colonial history in a memorable seven-day trip to La Republica Dominicana. The author dedicates the book to the workers. ad laborers who keep Caribbean tourism thriving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min