LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Telemundo 47 New York upon the
occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organiza-
tions which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural
diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York
State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to congratulate Telemundo 47
New York upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary; in honor of the
station's past and the promise of its future, the Empire State Building
illuminated the New York City skyline in red on Sunday, April 26, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, Telemundo 47 is Telemundo's East Coast flagship television
station, serving the Spanish-speaking community in the New York Tri-
State area; and
WHEREAS, Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo 47 has been delivering local
news, information and entertainment to viewers in New York, New Jersey
and Connecticut for 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Viewers turn to Telemundo 47 for local breaking news, weath-
er, entertainment and sports headlines across a variety of platforms,
including online at Telemundo47.com and via mobile and social media
channels; and
WHEREAS, Today, Telemundo 47 produces more than 20 hours of local news
and programming each week and provides viewers with local newscasts
seven days a week; to support the boost in local news, Telemundo 47 has
hired additional journalists, launched a new weekday newscast at 5:30 PM
and launched a new consumer investigative unit, Telemundo Responde,
charged with fighting for consumers who have been wronged; and
WHEREAS, Telemundo Responde has already recovered more than $1.4
million for consumers in eight markets, including New York; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of President and General Manager
Cristina Schwarz, Telemundo 47 remains true to its commitment to be the
first informer its communities demand and deserve; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
exceptional organizations which separate themselves by serving the
community and its constituents, and which deserve unique recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Telemundo 47 New York upon the occasion of celebrating its
50th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cristina Schwarz, President and General Manager, Telemundo 47
New York.