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January 25, 2024

NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of the first-ever legislation to designate Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site. The Holcombe Rucker Park Landmark Act aims to recognize the iconic park and its historical significance in Harlem and around the world.

January 23, 2024

"Now a New York congressman wants to take that memorabilia national, celebrating Clemente with a specially minted U.S. commemorative coin. As reported by the New York Times, Rep. Adriano Espaillat introduced a bill last month — the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act — that would authorize the Treasury Department to design gold, copper-nickel, and silver dollar Clemente coins..." 

January 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the House floor in support of expansion of the Child Tax Credit and highlights impact to families across New York's 13th congressional district. 

Issues:Labor
January 22, 2024

NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Deputy Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), issued the following statement in response to the death of three migrants near Eagle Pass, Texas.

Issues:Immigration
January 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC -- In a bid to strengthen federal efforts to combat hate crimes on college and university campuses, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of his bill, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act, which would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education

January 17, 2024

Rep. Adriano Espaillat said the city’s 60-day limit on stays for migrant families at shelters is “unrealistic” in some ways, saying they should give them work permits instead.

“If we don’t provide an alternative, we’re pushing them out and they’re going to be homeless,” he told NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza on “Inside City Hall” Friday... [See full article here.]

Issues:Immigration
January 17, 2024

For most U.S. travelers who fly overseas, their journeys are made possible by something known as an “Open Skies Aviation Agreement” (Open Skies Agreement) — an international agreement negotiated between the U.S. Department of State and foreign countries that allows more frequent and cheaper commercial flights between the U.S. and the other partner country. These agreements are critical to reunite families, access greater opportunities abroad, close important business deals or simply allow adventure seekers to fulfill their dreams.

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Representative Adriano Espaillat invites you to his Winter Job Fair
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Representative Adriano Espaillat invites you to his Winter Job Fair at 1833 Lexington Ave, NY, NY 10029 On Saturday - January 13 2024 at 10:00AM - 3:00PM. Register Now!

January 11, 2024

NEW YORK, NY - Join Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) Saturday, January 13th at 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for his 2024 Winter Career Fair at SCAN Harbor Johnson Center, located at 1833 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029.

Held annually, the career fair for New York's 13th congressional district is a great opportunity for job seekers or individuals looking to network, build career skills, and development their resumes. 

Issues:Labor
January 10, 2024

Save the date for Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat’s sixth annual Dominicans on the Hill event that will be held live and in-person on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

At the United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium, in Washington, DC. 

January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, NY – Save the date for Representative Adriano Espaillat's sixth annual Dominicans on the Hill event that will be held live and in-person on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium, in Washington, DC.