Press Releases
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a press conference in collaboration with the Harlem Community Development Corporation, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), New York State Homes & Community Renewal, and the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition to announce a multi-million dollar increase to district weatherization assistance programs allocated from the recent omnibus bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) hosted a Member roundtable to discuss the impact of Section 232 tariffs on the Dominican Republic and continued efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today to address substance abuse and the national opioids crisis.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's recommendation to establish multiple opportunity zones throughout New York's 13th congressional district that will promote investment and continued growth into the community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School Shooting, which occurred on April 20th, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado.
"In the 19 years since the Columbine High School shooting that ended the lives of twelve students and one teacher, while injuring several others in Littleton, Colorado, America is still wrestling with our gun problem," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) presented the following statement during today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to address the U.S. policy toward a turbulent Middle East.
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Below are remarks by Rep. Espaillat as prepared for delivery during today's hearing:
House Foreign Affairs Committee
NEW YORK, N.Y. – This past weekend, U.S.Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and U.S.Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) were joined by local city and community leaders during a press conference on their successful passage to secure federal funding for Lakeview Apartments and efforts to keep the development affordable for residents.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on last night's airstrikes against Syria following reported chemical attack.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in reflection on the significance of Yom Hashoah:
"Today on Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we take this opportunity to pause and reflect on the systematic genocide of six million Jewish fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters and the impact felt around the world," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón released the following statement to introduce the Housing Victims of Major Disasters Act. As we approach nearly seven months since Hurricane Maria first made landfall, this bill will help assist many of our fellow United States citizens of Puerto Rico who are still struggling to obtain basic and livable housing following the storm.