On Saturday, February 3, Syracuse University students, along with other members of the University community, rallied in support of the people of Puerto Rico hosted by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo.
The goal of the event was to call on the federal government to support Puerto Rico and its residents as they continue to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria in September 2017. Currently, Syracuse University is home to more than 100 students, along with many faculty and staff, who are from Puerto Rico and the eastern Caribbean.
“We are proud that our students are making their voices heard on this very important issue and are standing in support for millions of Puerto Rico residents who are still struggling to recover,” says Bea Gonzalez, Syracuse University’s Vice President of Community Engagement.
The rally featuring Governor Cuomo and Governor Ricardo took place at 10:15 AM at the Casita Maria Community Center in the Bronx.
The students attended the New York Rally virtually, via simulcast at Syracuse University’s Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 West Fayette St., Room 405, Syracuse, NY 13202. The simulcast event was open to the community.
