09/15/2025 10:45:42 AMAs New Yorkers, our pride in diversity runs deep. This month, we joyfully celebrate the Hispanic community whose heart and heritage enliven every borough, and our SUNY Downstate family. Nearly 30 percent of our city identifies as Hispanic; their traditions, leadership, and creativity shape the rhythms and flavors of New York and reflect the values we cherish: family, service, and resilience.Office of Communications & Marketing/var/staging/oucampus/suny-downstate/downstate/news-events/downstate-update/2025/september/09-15-hispanic-heritage-month.xmlCommemorative Months