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Speaker Menin announces Hispanic Heritage Month and September independence days

New York City Council · Sep 10, 2026 · starts 0:23:10 · 40 sec

Menin marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15, celebrating the 2.5 million Latino residents of NYC and Latino council members, and notes Mexican, Chilean, and Belizean independence days in September.

Julie Menin

September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which 205 years ago on that day, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all gained their independence.

Julie Menin

Throughout the

Julie Menin

This month we celebrate the contributions and achievements of the 2.5 million Latino residents of our city.

Julie Menin

And we also recognize the pioneering Latino members of this body who serve our city as well.

Julie Menin

Other Independence Days in September include Mexican Independence Day on the 15th, Chilean Independence Day on the 18th, and Belizean Independence Day on the 21st.