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REPS. ESPAILLAT, SCOTT HOLD SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ROUNDTABLE AND PRESS CONFERENCE

August 7, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, August 9th at 12:00 p.m. EDT, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, will hold a press conference to discuss the impact of New York's summer youth employment program at Columbia University, Baker Field Athletic Center, located at 533 W 218th Street, New York, NY 10034.

Reps. Espaillat and Scott will meet during a roundtable discussion with local youth, leaders, educators, and service providers prior to the press event to discuss the impact of New York City's summer youth employment program and other initiatives designed to improve development and job opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24.

The press conference is open to the public and press.

WHO:Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)

Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member, Committee on Education and the Workforce

Commissioner Bill Chong, Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)

Sandra Escamilla-Davies, VP of Adolescence Programs, Children's Aid Society

WHAT: Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Roundtable and Press Conference

WHEN: Wednesday, August 9, 2017

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. EDT – Press Conference

WHERE: Columbia University – Baker Field Athletic Center

533 W 218th St (just west of Broadway)

New York, NY 10034

RSVP to EspaillatPress@mail.house.gov

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