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REP. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE IN OPPOSITION TO EFFORTS TO RENAME HARLEM

June 23, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference in opposition to recent efforts to rename Harlem on Monday, June 26th at 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT next door to the Apollo Theater located at 253 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027.

Rep. Espaillat has been a vocal critic of the proposed name change of Harlem to "SoHa" and the purpose of this press event is to stand with community leaders to reaffirm his support of the Harlem neighborhood, its historic landmarks, and legacy. Rep. Espaillat will also unveil his plans to introduce a House Resolution in Congress titled, Supporting the Protection of the Name Harlem.

This event is open to the public and press.

WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)

WHAT: Press Conference Opposing Harlem Name Change

WHEN: Monday, June 26th at 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Next to the Apollo Theater

253 W 125th Street

New York, NY 10027

RSVP to RSVP.Espaillat@mail.house.gov

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