The following is an announcement written by AARP:
Genealogy offers a meaningful way to connect with family history and cultural heritage. This fall, AARP New York and the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) are presenting two free programs that introduce the basics of researching Hispanic and Italian ancestry.
Discover Hispanic Genealogy
AARP New York and the NYG&B will host a session focused on Hispanic genealogy led by Luis Ariel Rivera. A Bronx native, Rivera has been researching his family’s Puerto Rican roots since 2004 and has worked in genealogy since 2020. His research includes Puerto Rico, Latin America, the Spanish and French Caribbean, and Western and Southern Europe.
Register here: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/beginners-guide-hispanic-genealogy
- Location: NYG&B, 36 West 44th Street, Suite 711, New York, NY
- Also available live on Zoom
- Date: September 25, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Getting Started with Italian Genealogy
The second program will be led by Michael Cassara, a New York City–based genealogist and lecturer specializing in Italian and Sicilian family research, New York and New Jersey research, and genealogical technology. He has presented at national conferences including RootsTech, FGS, and OGS, as well as numerous local and regional societies. Cassara is the past president of the Italian Genealogical Group and currently serves as president of the Metropolitan Postcard Club.
Register here: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/italian-genealogy-michael-cassara
- Location: NYG&B, 36 West 44th Street, Suite 711, New York, NY
- Also available live on Zoom
- Date: October 20, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Both events are free and open to AARP members and guests. Whether you attend in person or online, these programs provide an opportunity to learn about family history research and explore cultural heritage.
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