New York City has one of the most vibrant and diverse Latino communities in the world. About one-third of New Yorkers are Latino, and they trace their origins to every Spanish-speaking country on the globe. The Latino community has enriched New York’s arts, music, and entertainment industries, and is an invaluable part of our cultural life. People travel to New York because we are a destination and to experience the best of Latin culture.

My administration, the Commission’s dedicated team, and our Executive Director Carlos Manzano will continue to draw on the strengths of the Latino community to position New York City as the global capital of Latin media and entertainment.

The Commission’s ambassadors - made up of industry leaders and celebrities - is developing and bringing major entertainment broadcast events, productions, and businesses to New York City. They’re expanding and strengthening our economy through plans that will create opportunities and thousands of jobs in Latin media and entertainment for the people of New York.

This Web site is a good resource, and I hope you use the wealth of information it offers and share it with others.

Sincerely,

Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor