Civil Rights and Equality
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced his fourth annual Dominicans on the Hill slated to premiere live on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. (EST). This year’s virtual event will be streamed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube and will highlight Dominican-American elected officials and civic leaders from around the nation.
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual Black History Month program on Thursday, February 10th starting at 6:00 p.m. EST streamed live on Facebook.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual State of the District address on tonight, February 3rd starting at 7:00 p.m. EST streamed live on Facebook.
During the virtual event, Rep. Espaillat will highlight his legislative accomplishments for New York's 13th congressional district and present an overview of his legislative priorities during the 2022 calendar year. Additionally, Rep. Espaillat will highlight his collaboration with New York state and local leaders to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
Desde más de 5,000 dominicanos que llegaron a la ciudad de Nueva York a través de Ellis Island entre 1892 y 1924, hasta los más de dos millones de dominicanos que hoy llaman hogar a los Estados Unidos, y especialmente a Nueva York, la comunidad dominicana se ha caracterizado durante mucho tiempo por ser trabajadora, respetuosa de la ley y el orden, y profundamente preocupada por la educación de sus hijos.
From over 5,000 Dominicans who came to New York City through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924, to the over two million Dominicans who today call the United States – and especially New York – home, the Dominican community has long been characterized as hardworking, respectful of law and order, and deeply concerned about the education of their children.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) met with President Biden and New York City Mayor Adams to discuss strategies to address gun violence and the Administration’s comprehensive strategy to combat gun crime, which includes historic levels of federal funding for cities and states to increase public safety measures and invest in community violence prevention and intervention programs, as well as federal law enforcement efforts against illegal gun traffickers and “ghost guns” provisions from Rep. Espaillat legislation introduced this Congress.
NEW YORK, NY— Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month and to announce the upcoming virtual event honoring leaders from New York’s 13th congressional district for their commitment and dedication to the African American community.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Juan Pablo Duarte Day, commemorating the birth of one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic:
Washington, D.C. – The Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus issued the following statement regarding the hostage situation at Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, TX, Saturday, January 15: