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“La diáspora dominicana, en especial la que radica en los Estados Unidos, representa la mayor reserva del patrimonio intelectual, económico y sociopolítico de la República Dominicana. El capital humano que poseemos aún no ha sido valorado y rara vez referenciado o tomado en cuenta”, resalta el estudio del congresista Espaillat.
El congresista Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) anunció la introducción de su Ley de Preservación del Tránsito y la Seguridad Peatonal, un proyecto de ley que garantizaría que las subvenciones de infraestructura que vencen en NYC seguirán disponibles para la finalización de los proyectos de transporte e infraestructura.
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced that he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a two-year paid fellowship in his Harlem district office.
The initiative began in April, part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to increase vaccinations in the “hardest-to-reach” populations across the city. Six months later, there is still progress to be made in Harlem, where the average fully vaccinated rate is 10% behind the city’s 61% average.
El congresista Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) obtuvo ocho millones de dólares para subvencionar nueve hospitales de su distrito 13, donde acuden mensualmente decenas de miles de dominicanos, al igual que de otras etnias.
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced the introduction of his Pedestrian Safety and Transit Preservation Act.
A bill that would guarantee infrastructure grants set to lapse in New York City will continue to remain available for the completion of transportation and infrastructure projects.
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., doubts that Democrats would have the votes to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill by itself as progressive Democrats push for it to be passed with the budget resolution.
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced that he has secured over $8 million in American Rescue Plan funding. “Health centers are lifeline for many of our most vulnerable families across the country, and this was made especially clear amidst the pandemic,” said Rep. Espaillat. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we are able to modernize facilities across my district and New York City to meet the most pressing public health challenges.
Rep. Adriano Espaillat's office did, however, respond to Patch's request for comment.
"Earlier this month, Congressman Espaillat joined New York Governor Hochul, New York City Councilmember Mark Levine, New York State Assemblymember Carmen De La Rosa and others to assess the impact of Hurricane Ida across his district and saw firsthand the devastation and impact to families.
This weekend, Representative Adriano Espaillat hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month program recognizing the significant impact of community leaders.