Black and Puerto Rican legislators hold annual conference

The New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators is getting ready for its 41st annual conference held February 17-19 in Albany. This year’s theme is “Get Healthy, Get Involved, Get Empowered.”

This annual statewide event allows the association to raise scholarship funds for the educational advancement of African-American, Hispanic and other minority youth. On Saturday, February 18, in the North Concourse of the Empire State Plaza, there will be an exhibit fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those who plan on attending should stop by and visit the PEF booth.