Press Releases
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) honored Dr. May Edward Chinn by submitting a Congressional Record insert acknowledging her life’s work and legacy. Dr. Chinn was the first Black woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1926, which is now known as New York University Grossman School of Medicine and the first Black woman to complete an internship at Harlem Hospital in 1928.
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) has introduced the Harvesting Knowledge Act, legislation to support urban agriculture education—a critical yet often overlooked curriculum that will jumpstart
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following remarks during the Appropriations Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill:
“I commend Chairman Matt Cartwright and Ranking Member Robert Aderholt and their staff for working to advance a bill that will keep our communities safe and advance access to education through the National Science Foundation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) introduced a resolution condemning the United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and reaffirming their commitment to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) hosted a waterfront tour along the Harlem River late last month to assess coastal infrastructure and environmental justice needs impacting New York’s 13th congressional district.
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) has launched this year's Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an annual competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding.
NEW YORK, NY – This weekend's "Coffee with Your Congressman," a signature event of Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), will be postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, July 9th at El Caridad, located at 135 W Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468.
These informal events provide residents the opportunity to discuss their concerns and share ideas on how to make improvements throughout New York’s 13th congressional district.
Upcoming Dates:
* Sat., July 9th: El Caridad, 135 W Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to the proposed budget cuts to New York City public schools:
NEW YORK, NY – This weekend's "Coffee with Your Congressman," a signature event of Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), will be postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, July 9th at El Caridad, located at 135 W Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468.
These informal events provide residents the opportunity to discuss their concerns and share ideas on how to make improvements throughout New York’s 13th congressional district.
Upcoming Dates:
* Sat., July 9th: El Caridad, 135 W Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468
NEW YORK, NY – This month, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act to preserve and provide greater protections for Veterans and their families.