ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, News 8 is proud to share the stories, traditions, and voices that help shape our community.

Watch our Hispanic Heritage 2025 Special, celebrating culture, resilience, and contributions that continue to make a lasting impact here in Rochester and beyond.

We began with a look into the life of Rochester's Julio Vazquez. He's been an agitator, educator, community advocate, small business owner, and CEO. He said his life's calling is about serving others in Rochester. Theresa Marsenburg tells his story.

Another name well known in the Latino community is Father Tracy. A priest in several different local Catholic churches throughout the decades, Laurence Tracy dedicated his life to helping people in need.

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