Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), released the following statement on the firing of Kristi Noem.
"Kristi Noem demonstrated from the very beginning that she was not up to the responsibility of leading the Department of Homeland Security. For more than a month, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has called for her removal, raising serious concerns about her leadership, the erosion of due process, and a pattern of abuses carried out under her watch.
WASHINGTON, DC— Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold his annual Black History Month celebration on Sunday, March 8th at 4:30 p.m. (EST) at the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive (West 145th Street).
This year's event, which was postponed due to the winter snowstorm, is host by Rep. Espaillat in collaboration with the East Harlem Repertory Theatre and will feature Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Natasha C. Coward, Petawane, Kenny Woo, and Thaddeus Birkett.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY., U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and 68 Democrats called for a new investigation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), over warrantless purchases of Americans’ location data.
NEW YORK, NY-- U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, today announced that prominent landmarks across New York State will be illuminated this evening in the blue, white, and red of the Dominican flag in recognition of Dominican Independence Day and in celebration of the vibrant Dominican community throughout New York.
NEW YORK-- Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the release of Elaina Aghayeva:
"Throughout today, my office worked closely with Ms. Aghayeva's loved ones, attorneys, Mayor Mamdani's team and countless others to collect information and escalate our shared efforts to secure her release. We are pleased to share that Ms. Aghayeva is now at home with her closest friends.
NEW YORK-- Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on reports of ICE agents on the campus of Columbia University:
NEW YORK, NY— On Thursday, February 26, Representative Adriano Espaillat, in collaboration with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Jesús (Chu) Vásquez Martínez, Consul General of the Dominican Republic in New York, will gather at the Juan Pablo Duarte Foundation to commemorate Dominican Independence Day and celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Dominican community to the state.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host Fernando Hernández García* as his guest for the State of the Union, elevating the story of a 10-year-old U.S. citizen with rare brain cancer who was deported while seeking urgent medical care.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Monday at 11:00 a.m. EDT, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a check presentation at P.S. 171 Patrick Henry Preparatory located at 19 E. 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029 to tout $500,000 in federal funding he secured through the Appropriations process to benefit school.
Rep. Espaillat will be joined by Principal Aharon Schultz and others during the check presentation in recognition of their commitment to students during the event.