Sin Fronteras WNY (2024)
A program for the Western New York Latino. Each week, we bring you another voice from the Hispanic Community of Buffalo, NY and the surrounding areas.
Episodes
Sin Fronteras WNY – Episode 22 – Alex Fernandez from VR Buffalo – 3.12.25
In this episode, we dive into the world of virtual reality with Alex Fernandez, founder of VR Buffalo. Alex shares how VR is transforming education, making learning more engaging and accessible for students of all ages. We discuss the impact of VR in STEM and STEAM education, its role in career development, and its potential to bridge the digital divide for m...
Sin Fronteras WNY - Episode 21 - Jeremy Besch of Per Scholas Buffalo - 2.29.25 In the latest episode of Sin Fronteras WNY, hosts Sheana VanDyne and Cas Rodríguez welcome Jeremy Besch, the Managing Director of Per Scholas Buffalo. Jeremy shares his journey from education to workforce development and how Per Scholas is creating career pathways in the tech industry for underrepresented communities. He discusses the program’s commitme...
Sin Fronteras WNY – Episode 20 – Max Donatelli from Art of Advocacy – 2.22.25
On this episode, we speak with Max Donatelli from the Art of Advocacy. Max is one of the co-founders of this organization, which not only fights for individuals with disabilities but also trains others to become advocates for them. We discuss the progress made in securing civil liberties for the disabled community and the challenges that still remain.
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Sin Fronteras WNY - Episode 19 - Buffalo Police Department Community Officer Jenny Velez In this episode, hosts Lorenzo Rodriguez and Casimiro Rodriguez sit down with Jenny Velez, Community Policing Coordinator for the Buffalo Police Department. Born and raised in Buffalo and of Puerto Rican descent, Jenny plays a key role in strengthening ties between law enforcement and the community. Through her work, she is dedicated to foster...
Sin Fronteras WNY – Episode 18 – Generaciones with Stephanie Rivera – 2.8.25 We're back with new episodes for 2025! For our first episode of the year, the Generaciones team, consisting of Sheana VanDyne and Dinorah Santos, sits down with the Founder and CEO of Half Luna Empanadas, Stephanie Rivera. Stephanie is one of Buffalo's remarkable Latina entrepreneurs and a Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40 honoree. She shares her journey...
Sin Fronteras WNY – Episode 17 – Generaciones with Alicia Montalvo – 12.14.24
In our final episode of 2024, the Generaciones team—Dinorah Baines and Sheana VanDyne—sits down with Alicia Montalvo. Alicia is a true Hispanic renaissance woman: an entrepreneur who opened her own spa after years of working as a cosmetologist at some of Buffalo’s premier spas and beauty salons. She is also a bodybuilder and firefighter. In this episode, ...
Sin Fronteras WNY – Episode 16 – Neighborhood Health Center’s Joanne Haefner and Dr. Chistopher Biondolillo – 12.7.24 In this episode of Sin Fronteras WNY, host Lorenzo Rodriguez sits down with Joanne Haefner, President and CEO of Neighborhood Health Center, and Dr. Christopher Biondolillo, Senior Medical Director, to discuss the vital role the organization plays in providing accessible healthcare to c...
Sin Fronteras WNY - Episode 15 - Puerto Rican Olympic Swimmer Kristen Romano - 11.23.24 Lorenzo Rodriguez and Dinorah Baines sit down with Puerto Rican Olympic swimmer Kristen Romano. Kristen shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Lancaster, NY, to representing La Isla del Encanto on the international stage, culminating in her participation in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. She opens up about the challenges of dedicatin...
Casimiro Rodríguez and Dinorah Baines sit down with Community Health Worker Supervisor Valerie Cruz to discuss the impactful work of the Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network. This organization aims to be a vital resource for mothers, fathers, and families who may lack adequate support or knowledge related to childbirth and early parenthood. Valerie shares her pe...
Episode 13 - Yolanda LaGuerre // Dia De Los Muertos - 11.2.24
On this very timely episode of Sin Fronteras WNY, Casimiro Rodríguez chats with Yolanda LaGuerre. Yolanda is the President of the New York chapter of the National Puerto Rican Agenda. She recently visited Buffalo in an effort to engage with and educate the Hispanic electorate in the Western New York area prior to Election Day. Yolanda provides her takeaways from her ti...SFWNY - Episode 12 - Stan Martin and "Generaciones" - 10.26.24 On this episode of Sin Fronteras WNY, Casimiro Rodríguez has an insightful conversation with Stan Martin of No Menthol Buffalo about how menthol cigarettes are disproportionately being marketed and sold to our BIPOC and Latino communities and what they're doing to combat that in Western New York. Afterwards, we are treated to a new segment from some members of our Sin F...
SFWNY - Episode 11 - Allison Marcano and Flor Aber, Baseball and Helping Our Unhoused/Immigrant Population
It's a two-for-one special on this episode of Sin Fronteras WNY. First we hear from Allison Marcano, the Head Graphic Designer for the Buffalo Bisons and the creative mastermind behind the team's special Luces de Buffalo uniforms and branding that was done for Minor League Baseball’s Copa de La Diversion tournament. We chat ...Sin Fronteras WNY - Episode 10 - Lo Mejor De lo Mejor - September - 10.05.24 In this special "Lo Mejor de lo Mejor" episode of Sin Fronteras WNY, we take a look back at some of the most compelling conversations from the past month. This episode features highlights from our interview with Sandra Ortiz-Juárez, where she shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to Buffalo, becoming both a media entrepreneur (as co-founder of BrillaLa...
Sin Fronteras WNY - Episode 9 - The Arts in el Barrio de Buffalo (with Dana Tyrell and Dr. Michele Agosto) - 9.28.24 We’ve reached the halfway mark of National Hispanic Heritage Month. In the first segment of this week’s episode, we highlight the creation of this national observance and some of the events happening across Western New York for the second half of the month. Lorenzo and Casimiro welcome Dana Tyrell and Dr. Michele Ag...
Sin Fronteras WNY - Episode 6 - Sandra Ortiz-Juárez - 09.07.24
On this week's episode of Sin Fronteras WNY, Casimiro Rodríguez and Lorenzo Rodríguez have an engaging conversation with Sandra Ortiz-Juárez. Sandra's background has been in media and journalism. Since arriving from Mexico to the United States she has started the pop culture and news site BrillaLatina.com - a destination for young Hisapnic-American teens. Sandra is al...In this special "Lo Mejor de lo Mejor" episode of Sin Fronteras WNY, we take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from our first month on the air. From our inaugural episode featuring New York State Assemblymember Jonathan Rivera to inspiring conversations with community leaders Wilmer Olivencia Jr. and Charles Torres, and real estate expert Ed Negr...
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As Hispanics rapidly become the fastest-growing group of homeowners in America, Sin Fronteras WNY dedicates this episode to exploring the world of real estate and home ownership. Join Samantha and Lorenzo as they engage in a detailed discussion with Ed Negron, a seasoned Mortgage Banker and Area Manager for US Bank, and a proud member of NAHREP - the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Together, they delve i...
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