The Hispanic Society has helped during other catastrophic events, such as the tragedy of American Airlines Flight# 587 bound for the Dominican Republic, which crashed in Belle Harbor, Queens in November 12th 2001. The Hispanic Society raised funds, served as translators, and helped the families in the recovery effort. The Hispanic Society also participated in fundraisers for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. The Hispanic Society also held a fundraiser for the victims in the Dominican Republic of Hurricane Noel in October 2007 and for the victims of the floods in Mexico in October & November 2007…