It was a historic work session meeting on Jan. 16 as the Riverhead Town Board officially formed the Committee for Hispanic Development, Empowerment and Education (HDEC).
The goals of the committee, according to founding member Alexander Escobar, are to empower Hispanic entrepreneurs and businesses by providing essential resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, expand educational and workforce development initiatives to cultivate a skilled and competitive workforce, strengthen civic engagement through increased collaboration with local government and public service entities, and advocate for meaningful Hispanic representation in all spheres of community life, while promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.
