Party Crasher/Desperado
04-30-2006, 05:02 PM
How pathetic can it get!!!!!! read on...........
4 28 pm
Somos El Futuro conference in Albany
Updated: 4/30/2006 10:39 AM
By: Josh Robin
There's plenty of Latino pride in Albany this weekend. Plus political power and attempts at Spanish by non-native speakers.
For nearly two decades, Latinos in New York have attended the Somos el Futuro Conference. It means we are the future, and educating and empowering the next generation is at the forefront.
But some said it's also about celebrating the present.
"A lot of people have said that, somos el presente, but we still have lots to do. We still have more to do," said Jose Peralta.
It's supposedly a non-partisan affair, and Governor Pataki normally hosts a breakfast. But with him consideing a run at the White House, Pataki was in New Hampshire instead, leaving the Democrats in charge.
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Somos El Futuro
The 19th annual Somos El Futuro conference highlights a big political day in Albany today. The Latino population is the fastest growing minority in New York State and in Albany, leaders are holding a special conference focusing on that slice of the population.
Eliot Spitzer is the clear favorite to replace Pataki as governor. But Democrat and candidate for governor Tom Suozzi brought an enthusiastic fan club, and raised some eyebrows to when he elbowed his way onto a stage full of Spitzer supporters.
"They're worried about the fact that I'm up here speaking. Don't worry about it, guys, it's all ok," said Tom Suozzi.
There are between three and four million Latinos in New York State. But of concern to many here, is that only about half are registered to vote. Another topic of discussion is there are currently no Latino candidates for statewide office.
"No Hispanics yet for statewide, we had a difficult time last year when we had a hispanic running for the mayor of the city of New York, where we had a solid base," said Peter Rivera.
Immigration was another major topic, with Congress still working on legislation.
"We need the White House to weigh in strongly, and we're waiting to hear if they will," said Hillary Clinton.
Organizers said it's important that not only undocumented immigrants get citizenship, but become involved politically as well.
4 28 pm
Somos El Futuro conference in Albany
Updated: 4/30/2006 10:39 AM
By: Josh Robin
There's plenty of Latino pride in Albany this weekend. Plus political power and attempts at Spanish by non-native speakers.
For nearly two decades, Latinos in New York have attended the Somos el Futuro Conference. It means we are the future, and educating and empowering the next generation is at the forefront.
But some said it's also about celebrating the present.
"A lot of people have said that, somos el presente, but we still have lots to do. We still have more to do," said Jose Peralta.
It's supposedly a non-partisan affair, and Governor Pataki normally hosts a breakfast. But with him consideing a run at the White House, Pataki was in New Hampshire instead, leaving the Democrats in charge.
WATCH THE VIDEO
Somos El Futuro
The 19th annual Somos El Futuro conference highlights a big political day in Albany today. The Latino population is the fastest growing minority in New York State and in Albany, leaders are holding a special conference focusing on that slice of the population.
Eliot Spitzer is the clear favorite to replace Pataki as governor. But Democrat and candidate for governor Tom Suozzi brought an enthusiastic fan club, and raised some eyebrows to when he elbowed his way onto a stage full of Spitzer supporters.
"They're worried about the fact that I'm up here speaking. Don't worry about it, guys, it's all ok," said Tom Suozzi.
There are between three and four million Latinos in New York State. But of concern to many here, is that only about half are registered to vote. Another topic of discussion is there are currently no Latino candidates for statewide office.
"No Hispanics yet for statewide, we had a difficult time last year when we had a hispanic running for the mayor of the city of New York, where we had a solid base," said Peter Rivera.
Immigration was another major topic, with Congress still working on legislation.
"We need the White House to weigh in strongly, and we're waiting to hear if they will," said Hillary Clinton.
Organizers said it's important that not only undocumented immigrants get citizenship, but become involved politically as well.