Tiempo: Latino Education, Theater and History in New York

Tiempo Tiempo: Latino Education, Theater and History in New York Tiempo with Joe Torres airs Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City. Latino student success in Yonkers, Teatro SEA's 40th anniversary, and the lasting legacy of San Juan Hill on this episode of Tiempo with Joe Torres. WABC By Joe Torres , Eyewitness News Tuesday, November 10, 2026 1:25AM Share Follow abc7NY on Google NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- In this episode of Tiempo, we spotlight education, culture, and the preservation of Latino history in the New York region. We begin with a conversation with Dr. Anibal Soler Jr., superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools. As the leader of New York State's third-largest school district, Soler discusses the impact of Yonkers' growing Latino population, which makes up nearly half of the city's residents and more than half of its student body. The discussion explores educational opportunities, college-readiness programs, and efforts to ensure equity and support for Hispanic and Latino students across the district. The program also celebrates a major milestone for Teatro SEA, which marks its 40th anniversary in 2026. Founder Dr. Manuel Morán joins the show to reflect on four decades of bilingual theater, puppetry, music, and arts education. Since its founding in Puerto Rico in 1985 and subsequent move to New York City, Teatro SEA has become a leading force in bringing culturally relevant performances and educational programming to Latino and underserved communities. Plus, Gerardo Contino, bandleader and cultural organizer, discusses efforts to preserve the legacy of San Juan Hill, the historic Manhattan neighborhood that once stood where Lincoln Center is today. The conversation explores the community's profound influence on Black, Afro-Caribbean, and Puerto Rican culture, as well as its role in shaping American music through genres such as mambo, bebop, and stride piano. Contino also highlights how today's artists and cultural institutions are working to ensure that San Juan Hill's stories and contributions are remembered for future generations. Tiempo with Joe Torres airs Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TIEMPO PODCAST Discover more podcasts from abc7NY here WATCH Tiempo on our Connected TV apps for Fire, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV. Click here to learn more. Woman says she was struck in face during heated road rage incident on Staten Island 1 hour ago Suspect in jogger's murder terminated by NYC Department of Education Twenty-six years after first meeting, Bloomberg and Taylor marry MORE: Watch more episodes of Tiempo here! Tiempo airs Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 7. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics COMMUNITY & EVENTS NEW YORK CITY TIEMPO Tiempo: Spotlighting Latino trailblazers and contributions Tiempo: Celebrating Latino trailblazers who shaped NYC Tiempo 10/11/26: NJ honors Borinqueneers with license plate Tiempo 10/4/26: Goya celebrates 90 years serving Hispanic communities Watch Live ON NOW Staten Island road rage incident caught on video 1 hour ago Suspect in jogger's murder terminated by Department of Education Mike Bloomberg, Diana Taylor marry after 26 years together Trump says he'd 'stand by' Hegseth even if he's impeached Racist letter targeting Somali family sparks outrage in Clark Voice recorder from Florida jet crash recovered by investigators 1 hour ago Man charged after antisemitic threats target mother, child Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Jordon Hudson sues over Ring cam video 30 minutes ago