CUNY TV's Nueva York

In the upcoming elections, Latino voters are poised to play a crucial role. To gain insights into this diverse electorate, we turn to experts from different fields: Prof. Viviana Rivera-Burgos, Mixteca’s dir Lorena Kourusias and artist Elena del Rivero

Emmy winner stories: Barbara Kent, a trans makeup artist, volunteered during 9/11. Julio Diaz, a street artist, created a salsa dance doll tied to his feet. Andrea Salazar, given 6 months to live, survived 6 years with faith and a healthy lifestyle

Baruch Prof. Lizbeth de la Cruz on her El Paso del Norte mural project. Chef Jorge Cardenas of Maya Ix Restaurant was selected by NY Times 100 best recipes. Artist Alberto Ferreras presents his stunning traveling video exhibit, AmericanLatinos 1935-1945

Carmen Boullosa interviews Afro-Cuban poet Nancy Morejon. For Pride Month, we highlight trans LaGuardia student Nirvana Garcia and musician/veteran Maya Garcia. Nuyorican writer Giannina Braschi reflects on the cultural impact of Puerto Ricans in NY.

Mardonio Carballo is a Nahua poet/ activist sharing his cultural heritage and passion for social change. Carlos Hernandez on teaching adults in the literacy program at La Jornada; Carmen Linares on being a role model for other women in Flamenco.

Writer/professor Rojo Robles of Baruch College explores Afro-Latinos and Spanglish. Havana Film Festival NY celebrates 24 years. Loisaida Center discusses Puerto Rican cultural preservation. Musicians honor legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia

We celebrate Women’s History Month with remarkable women who have surpassed the standards in their careers and attitudes toward life: Craig Newmark School Dean Graciela Mochkofsky, CCNY Valedictorian Darresa Rodriguez; CFDA’s honoree Maria Cornejo

Honoring BHM: Nuyorican Ed Morales and his book Latinx: The New Force in American Politics & Culture. Hip hop duo Dawer x Damper on their music honoring their Afro-Colombian roots. Angel Gil Teatro Thalia’s director of the only bilingual theater in Queens

Chilean novelist Roberto Brodsky on writing and the Latino voters in 2024; filmmaker/Hunter grad Melissa Montero brings light on being Puerto Rican from NY; LaGuardia College provides non-traditional education at the Center for Immigrant Education CIET

Carmen Boullosa interviews Mario Obrero a laureate poet from Spain; La Jornada, an organization led by Pedro Rodríguez that offers humanitarian aid in Queens; Ecuadorian designer/activist Leo Cerda on the Hakhu Project that empowers women from Amazon

In this episode: Carmen Boullosa interviews the award-winning Argentine writer Claudia Piñeiro; we explore City College’s Continuing Education Program for GED preparation; and we delve into the career of the extraordinary Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera

El Museo del Barrio’s director Patrick Charpenel on its future; CWE’s 10 The Americas Poetry Festival; Nuyorican Councilwoman Carlina Rivera on housing; Musicians Gale (Puerto Rico), K-efe, (Chile,) and Lia Kali (Spain) on the #metoo in the music industry

Multi-awarded Mexican writer Carmen Boullosa on “The Book of Eve”, her most recent book. Richard Sáenz is an attorney of the legendary organization Lambda Legal. Alberto “Beto” and Ernesto are two members of the famous trio, the Villalobos Brothers.

Carmen Boullosa talks with the renowned journalist María Hinojosa about the importance of the immigrant community. Rose, a trans woman, on her journey to cross the border. FIT’ curator Tanya Meléndez-Escalante speaks about FIT’s exhibit ModaHoy!

Historian and best-selling author Felipe Pigna about his book Gardel; MoMA PS1 in Queens brings the Aymara cosmogony to the Museum; Mexican-American Aliza Nizenbaum on her exhibit Queens Lindo y Querido. Cousins Ivan y Leonardo on crossing the border.

Nueva York celebrates #earthday and the #UNSpanishLanguageDay with a line-up of amazing guests from the #LatinoCommunity: Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winner journalist Maria Hinojosa, Cuban Artist Esterio Segura; Mexican designer/artisan Lalo Estrada

Celebrating Women’s History Month, NYU’s King Juan Carlos Center visiting professor Veronica Gago, a specialist in gender issues/feminism; Latina women speak about women’s rights at this moment; Independent filmmaker Marta Bautís on her creative process.

Cuban Raymel Casamayor shares his reflections on his Afro-Latino roots. Frankie Miranda, president of the Hispanic Federation, tells us about its many programs to help our community nationwide. Guido Colzani on he creation of his alter ego Magic Sandwich.

Lorine Padilla, godmother of the Bronx, ex-gang member, CUNY alumni and a women’s rights advocate Filmmaker Catalina Santamaría on her film about NY Squatters in the ‘80s; DJ/Drummer Rosa Marín on their relationship with music, immigration and NY at night

Katherine Jimenez was the 1st instructor to teach mambo NY style at the Ailey Extension. Trans Latina Elisa Crespo on education and trans rights; Cristian Peña and his idea of the American Dream and Mafer Bandola on how it is to play a “man’s instrument.”

In Lower Manhattan, plastic artist and philanthropist Cristóbal Gabarrón and his son Juan, CEO of The Gabarrón Foundation, talk about their evolution worldwide and the project “Ámbito,” with which they celebrate their 30th anniversary. In the subway, Julio Díaz tell us how he became the first artist to invent salsa dancing with a doll tied to his feet. And, in Central Park, “Primer Impacto” reporter from Univision, Nayeli Chávez-Geller, reveals how her dream of being in television was possible thanks to City College.

Colombian dancer and choreographer Alvaro Restrepo on El Colegio del Cuerpo as a way to educate low income children; Chef Eduardo Cuenca in what Latin cuisine fusion means. Carmen Boullosa talks to writer Elena Poniatowska and Mexico mayor Claudia Sheinbaum.

Makeup artist Barbara Kent on volunteering for 9/11; Toñita Cays and her social club for Latinos in Williamsburg; photographer Gabriel Garcia Roman a voice for the Latino and afro queer community; Isabella Ramirez salsa dancer in breaking stereotypes

Peruvian teacher and businesswoman Constanza Ontaneda talks about the transformative power of education and her soap business. Puerto Rican designer Franco Lacosta on creating gender-neutral clothes and how to embrace your 'Latinidad'. Cuban model/actress Rachel Vallori on being in control of your destiny and becoming a health-beauty Latino influencer.

Celebrating LGBT and gender non-conforming Pride Month with three outstanding guests Andres Montoya on his relationship with religion; Diana de la Pava on being the best possible single mom; Barbara Kent on her journey to become an LGTB American activist.

Dilson Abreu, BMCC's sophomore student, on his mom's influence to keep studying. Melissa Valencia and Carlos Vaca as refugees and their new project, Immigration Legal Services. Braulio Cuenca, on 25 yrs taking photos to the newlyweds in NY City Hall.

Cuban writer Marcial Gala on what inspired him to write Call Me Casandra. Andrea Salazar was given a year to live but after 5 years, she sees cancer as an opportunity. Jose and Andres make paella in NY as a way to connect their kids with their roots.

On World Women's Month stories of Latinas who've fought and succeeded in battles to achieve a world of equal opportunities and the betterment of humanity: NY State Senator Jessica Ramos, Venezuelan singer Ana Carmela Ramirez, cancer survivor Angela Giraldo

Iván Fajardo and David Little on the challenges as gay, multicultural, interracial couple. Honduran-Palestinian actress Grace Canahuati on her roots and characters. Puerto Rican Franco Lacosta about his decision to design gender-neutral clothes

Daniela Serna and Mafer Bandola on their goals with their music band LADAMA; Hermes Espinoza on his journey from an Indigenous community in Mexico to become a fashion designer in NY; Miguel Sosa on the stigma men face on being victims of domestic violence

This month, stories that earned Nueva York NY Emmy awards in 2021: The band Almaluna and their virtual serenades; Venezuelan Mestiza, one of the most renowned freestyle rappers and mother of two; Ecuadorian Kichwa Hatari, a weekly radio show that highlights the Kichwa language.

Pepe Flores, dancer of bomba and plena on Loisaida, NY and La sala de Pepe. Artists, activists at Movement Without Borders event stand up for the humanization of immigration policies. "We Have Iré" explores stories of Afro-Cuban artists from the diaspora.

Peruvian educator, businesswoman Constanza Ontaneda on school's transforming capacity and soap making business. Cuban Rachell Vallori on being a model/actress in pandemic times. Juan Jose Campanella on being a director between Hollywood and Latin America.

Four young Latinos, ages 13-23, discuss the impact of the pandemic has left in their lives. Mexican writer/publisher Socorro Venegas on why to give visibility to female writers.Venezuelan music composer/producer Ella Bric talks about how she creates music

Nueva York dedicates this episode to 3 Latino composers/performers who crossed the border with their art: Music Pulitzer Award-winner composer CUNY professor Tania Leon; legendary Spaniard baritone Juan Pons; young, talented pianist Carolina Calvache

Cuban percussionist and composer, Pedrito Martinez. Natalia Méndez, owner of the legendary Oaxacan restaurant, "La Morada." Carmen Boullosa interviews Puerto Rican writer Giannina Braschi. The DREAMer César Vargas talks about being in politics as an activist. Peruvian filmmaker Melina León on her first feature film "Song without a Name."

Puerto Rican Giannina Braschi about geometry, poetry, being Boricua in NY. Joselyn Mendoza founder of Mirror Trans Beauty Co-op on creating job opportunities for Latino trans community. Pablo Sainz-Villegas today's foremost master of the classic guitar.

DREAMer Cesar Vargas on why he's running for the Presidency of Staten Island. Colombian Trilce Ortiz Rodriguez on creating the blogs She and Her Sex & Just Trilce. Spanish opera singer Juan Pons and his 25 seasons at the NY Metropolitan Opera House

Argentine songwriter Silvina Moreno on producing her latest album Herminia. Ecuadorian writer María Fernanda Ampuero on gender discrimination and writing daringly. Cuban percussionist/composer Pedrito Martinez on Eric Clapton and Acertijos his new album

Argentinian writer Agustina Bazterrica on her novel Tender is the Flesh; Melina León on her first feature film Song Without a Name Peru's entry for the Oscars; Carolina Calvache on her new album Vida Profunda and her collaboration with Rubén Blades.

Renowned Argentinian illustrator Pepita Sandwich on being creative during a pandemic. Janeth Ramírez on how battling COVID became a family plan. Pianist and composer Pablo Mayor on how Spanish Harlem inspired his new album El Barrio Project-SALSA

Iván Fajardo and David Little on being an interracial gay couple for 17 yrs; Natalia Mendez of La Morada Restaurant on helping others during Covid; Carmen Boullosa, Alberto Quintero, Natalia Felipe on Literalia's recent book, Let's Talk About Your Wall

Javier Castaño on why Queens Latino was the voice for immigrants during COVID. Our host and writer Carmen Boullosa, Alberto Quintero and Paula Monaco discuss Carmen's most recent book Let's Talk About Your Wall. Macaco on diversity and his music project

Chilean actress/filmmaker Nicole Costa talks about her career in Spain and US and her film El viaje de Mona Lisa. Estados Alterados pioneers of electronic rock in Colombia and Latin America. Eury Roman talking about lockdown with her autistic son Alex

Dominican designer Cenia Paredes from being a housewife to the owner of her own brand. Artist Aida Miró began painting graffiti in Ibiza and came to New York to innovate with her live painting. Mexican Amandititita on being an urban singer/chronicler

Nueva York pays tribute to Patricio Lerzundi, CUNY professor & co-host of the show who passed away recently. Venezuelan pianist Gabriel Chakarji on releasing a new album during COVID. Latina Maria Ordonez the youngest candidate for NY City Council.

The Brujas of Brooklyn on their healing practices; flamenco singer Miguel Poveda on 30yrs as artist; the Guelagetza familiar a project to reunite Mexican families; Alfaguara Prize winner, writer Juan Gabriel Vasquez, Afro-American musician Otura Mun

Homage to Mexican Francisco Mendez, founder of Mendez Boxing gym, who was a victim of COVID-19. The amazing poet Luis García Montero, current Director of Cervantes Institute. Colombian band Aterciopelados and the secret to stay successful and respected.

Activist Gloria Tadii Angeles on raising awareness of all forms of violence against Latino women. Joyce St George the first woman to serve in the NY Special Prosecutor's Office Almaluna a band created by activist Dilia brings online serenatas during COVID

Homage to trans activist Lorena Borjas, one of the first victims of Covid-19 in NY. Miguel A. Sosa, a victim of domestic violence hopes to help others. Nena Sierra and Viviana Lewis, the Palenque owners promoting Colombian food with a healthy approach

Guests: Juan Carlos Mercado, dean of Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, City College. Enrique Guarner, a refugee from Spanish Civil War living in Mexico. Kichwa Hatari, weekly radio show that highlights Kichwa and Ecuador's indigenous cultures.

Tinabeth Piña interviews new CUNY Chancellor, the Puerto Rican Félix Matos Rodríguez. Miguel Poveda on being one of the most popular, innovative Flamenco singers today. Mexican filmmaker Olivia Luengas on her role as cinematographer & her female stories

Venezuelan rapper Mestiza on being a woman & mom in this competitive industry. Guelaguetza Familiar reunites Mexican elderly with their families in U.S. Richard Bueno, the new director of Instituto Cervantes NY, on why Spanish is essential in the U.S.

Renowned Colombian writer, Juan Gabriel Vasquez & his urban portrait of Bogota. Afro Dominican twins, Brujas of Brooklyn & their healing practices. John Jay College Immigrant Student Success Center on dreamers and undocumented students & the 2020 Census

From LAMC: Gaby Moreno, LA based Guatemalan singer-songwriter on writing Parks & Recreation's theme & other songs. Andrea Echeverri, Héctor Buitrago, the Colombian rock duo behind Aterciopelados. Macaco on exploring black funk, reggae & rumba catalana

Nueva York with Jei Osorio defying conventions as opera singer and activist for the gay community. Carmen Boullosa interviews poet & Instituto Cervantes director, Luis Garcia Montero. Percussionist producer, singer Otura Mun & his project "IFÈ"

Nueva York's guests: Word Up, a community bookshop maintained by volunteers in Inwood Hill, North of Manhattan; the Mexican Francisco Méndez, founder of the boxing gym Méndez Boxing & Texan artist and musician Cande Aguilar and his BarrioPOP exhibit

Hip-hop female band Somos Guerreras on promoting social change thru music. Hotel housekeeper & councilwoman for Rhode Island dominicana Carmen Castillo. Amanda Morales Guatemalan mother & first immigrant to seek sanctuary in NYC under this presidency

@NuevaYork-CUNYTV: assembly-woman Catalina Cruz. Dominican comedian Vanessa Valerio, our docu-fiction series "I Am a DREAMer." Teresa Tlapa, survivor of domestic violence & Rita Barba, a psychologist on domestic violence. Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux.

Cuban Carlos Acosta on becoming the first black dancer in playing Romeo at the prestigious London's Royal. Puerto Rican photographer Máximo Rafael Colón & his work for social justice. Julieta Méndez from Frida's Revenge on her indigenous roots & art

Tanya Saracho, creator and executive producer & cast of popular Starz series "Vida." Father Fabián Arias on being the legal guardian of over 40 undocumented children. "Systema Solar," a Colombian music and dancing band and its catchy rhythms.

Colombian writer Héctor Abad on poetry and fiction and his responsibility to society Flamenco dancer Farruquito and his philosophy on art and life. Teresa Tapia a survivor of domestic violence and Rita Barba, clinical transpersonal psychologist

Nueva York dedicates this episode to highlight the work of Latino women: author/blogger, Sol Aguirre. Carlota Santana founder/director of Flamenco Vivo. Denisse and Vicky social activists from Cosecha as part of I am a dreamer.

Nueva York's new episode features Asdrubal Hernandez, CEO and editor-in-chief of Sudaquia Editores; the urban bench library created by Francisco Ramirez and the flamenco dancer and choreographer Olga Pericet and her new work Enfoque for Repertorio Español

The new episode of I AM A DREAMER follows Ash, Dennise, Sam, Maury and Zulu. In their mid-twenties and thirties, these young Latinos talk about how the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (D.A.C.A) could affect their lives.

As part of @NuevaYork, the series I Am a Dreamer follows the experience of young Latinos Maury, Ash, Dennise, Sam and Zulu living in New York City. #NuevaYork #CUNYTV

Nueva York at LAMC with 3 of today's most important female artists: Mala Rodríguez and her rap songs and flamenco fusion. Niña Dioz, from Monterrey, Mexico and the recipient of LAMC Award for Emerging Artist. Anita Tijoux and her latest album Roja y Negro

In this episode, guests: musicologist, producer, Grammy winner Manuel García of Chaco World Music. Grupo Rimel, an all female band with classic, current Mexican norteño sounds. Vanessa Valerio creator of Singleling a comedy podcast on finding love in NY

In this episode episode we visit Catalina Cruz, the first DREAMer aspiring for a seat at the New York State Ass. We also get to meet Spaniard historian Julio Cañero, Mexican activist Antonio Tizapa, and the sneak preview of our series I Am a Dreamer.

This episode includes actress and dancer Emma Pfaeffle, Secretary of State of NY Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, Puerto Ricans and Nuyoricans after the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, La Vida Bohème, author and scriptwriter Senel Paz and Terraza 7.

In this episode we talk to tango couple Leonardo Sardella and Walter Pérez, and former Venezuelan beauty queen Luisa Díaz. Then, Carmen Boullosa interviews British writer and History professor Felipe Fernández-Armesto and we end with Puerto Rican musician and composer, Visitante.

We'll kick off this episode with filmmaker Jorge Giraldo, and then a visit to activist Harold Puente. Later, we talk to the crew of Dominican film Buscando al Zorro and finish off with the music band Buyepongo.

This episode features Indigenous Governing Council through several NY locations, Mestizo Art Center in Queens and Cítrico in Brooklyn. Also, Carmen Boullosa interviews Cuban writer and screenwriter Senel Paz.

In this special episode of New York, Patricio Lerzundi visits our colleague and host, the great Mexican writer Carmen Boullosa, at her home in Brooklyn.

We star in Terraza 7, the legendary bar in Jackson Heights. Then, we explore the work of Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl. Later, we have a new episode of our "I AM A DREAMER" series. We end with the Peruvian composer Pauchi Sasaki talking about her music

We start with a tribute to Peruvian painter Fernando de Szyszlo. Then, we learn about the work of dance company Ballet Hispánico and Thalia Hispanic Theater latest play Reinas de la Noche. We end with episode 5 of our docu-fiction series “I am a dreamer."

In this episode Carmen Boullosa interviews the members of the Mexican band Ampersan and singer and instrumentalist Mercedes Peón tells us about her music. We conclude with the third and fourth episodes of our docufiction series "I am a dreamer."

In this episode Carmen Boullosa interviews art historian and author María Dolores Jiménez-Blanco, and we see two visions of contemporary dance: "Con Brazos Abiertos" and “Malpaso”. We conclude with the first episode of "This Is The Only Place I Know.

Nueva York is proud to present Noticias Culturales Iberoamericanas, the innovative news show from the Association of Ibero-American Education and Cultural Television.

In this episode of Nueva York, we get to meet artist Gemma Gené, the cast of "De Novo," -a documentary theater production- Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez and Nuyorican filmmaker Judith Escalona.

We begin this episode in Washington, celebrating the Women's March first anniversary. Back in NYC, we interview filmmaker Juan Carlos Rulfo, Guatemalan immigrant Amanda Morales and financial experts Rohit Arora and Laura Pierce.

We start with trans activist Bianey García and then we meet Spanish guitarist Antonio Sánchez and The Paco de Lucía Project. Later, we interview literary translator Jill Levine and end up chatting with Puerto Rican actor and director Daniel Irizarry.

In this episode episode we visit the non-profit foundation "El Taller" in the heart of El Barrio. We also get to meet film director Alejandro Andújar, actor Héctor Aníbal, inventor Carlos Villegas and filmmaker Daresha Kyi.

In this episode we meet volleyball player Genesis Mislide, Professor Julio Ortega, German professor and writer Ottmar Ette, visual artist Adriana Marmorek and fashion designer Eliana Paco.

Nueva York dedicates this episode to the second part of the Latin Alternative Music Conference - LAMC. We interview Calma Carmona, Camila Luna, La Vida Bohème and Javiera Alejandra Mena Carrasco.

We dedicate this episode of Nueva York to all those who have suffered the overwhelming force of the natural disasters in Mexico, the Caribbean and the Southeastern United States.

This episode is dedicated to the firs part of Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC). We have interviews with Alex Anwandter, Los Rakas, Gepe and Rawayana.

In this episode we interview actor and director Laura Gómez, journalist and investigative reporter Juan González and musician iLe. We also travel to Nuevo Laredo in Mexico to document the work of the religious group Salesianos.

We start this episode with actress and dancer Emma Pfaeffle. Then, we’ll meet musician Alynda Segarra and professor Dulce María Zúñiga. We’ll finish with an interview to Colombian director Lisandro Duque.

Nueva York is proud to present Noticias Culturales Iberoamericanas, the innovative news show from the Association of Ibero-American Education and Cultural Television.

In this episode we go to the Women's March on Washington. Back in New York, we meet Mondo Guerra, Tania León and Antonio Alarcón. We also discover the work of Make The Road NY and Orphan Starfish Foundation.

This episode features interviews with volleyball player Genesis Mislide, writer and art critic Eduardo Márceles and from The International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, Louis Perego Moreno and Arí Maniel Cruz

We start with fashion designer & singer Lia Samantha. Then, Carmen B. interviews Julio Ortega and Ottmar Ette. Later, Roberto Carlos Lange tells us about his project Helado Negro, and we'll finish with photographer and activist Cinthya Santos Briones.

We begin with pianist Simone Dinnerstein and her album Mozart in Havana. Then, we’ll meet Colombian artist, Ruby Rumié. Later, Patricio Lerzundi interviews community leader, Antonio Alarcón and we finish with Cuban writer and filmmaker, Patricia Ramos.

Nueva York is proud to present Noticias Culturales Iberoamericanas, the innovative news show from the Association of Ibero-American Education and Cultural Television.

In this episode we'll follow Samantha Choos as she heads to the Women's March in Washington D.C. Then, we meet opera singer Betty Garcés, and fashion designer Paulo Silva. We finish with an interview to Ileana Cabra Joglar, known as iLe.

We start with Mexican-American fashion designer Mondo Guerra. Later, we’ll meet Cuban filmmaker Juan Padrón. Then, Patricio Lerzundi interviews Catalonian journalist Josep Muñoz. We'll finish at IATI Theater, to discover the play Gazoline

In this episode we meet electropop band Miranda. In Apollo Theater, we talk to choreographer Annabelle López Ochoa. In Blyn, Carmen interviews photographer Irma Bohórquez. In Astoria, we interview Andy Stein and Mónica from Orphaned Starfish Foundation

This episode features four admirable women, all strong advocates fighting for their own cause: Dilia, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Lydia Cacho and Carolina Contreras (Miss Rizos).