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September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the passing of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein of California.

September 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) recently introduced a resolution calling on Congress to support mental health access to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) youth in recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month.

Issues:Healthcare
September 25, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a developer to lease, redevelop, and operate the Kingsbridge Armory, one of the largest armory buildings in the world and a landmarked structure that contains approximately 570,000 square feet (SF) of space. The RFP follows the release of the “Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan” and is backed by a $200 million investment by Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul.

The RFP seeks to:

· Create a financially feasible, thriving, mixed-use development that:

September 25, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – Last week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris urging the administration to address and facilitate swift action towards expediting work authoriz

Issues:Immigration
September 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Members of the New York congressional delegation issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s decision this week to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) .

Issues:Immigration
September 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement that it would adhere to Espaillat’s call to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans here in the U.S.

Issues:Immigration
September 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), today announced in collaboration with Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the reintroduced the Jumpstart on College Act, which aims to expand dual enrollment and early college programs, empowering high school students in their junior and senior years to enroll in college courses and earn credits at little or no cost for them and their families.

Issues:Education
September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will introduce the Honorable President of the United States Joseph Biden during the 46th Annual Awards Gala in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Rep. Espaillat will hold a media availability on Thursday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. in Concourse B at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001, to highlight his work in collaboration with the Biden Administration to address issues of concern to Latino families.

September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – Today, following a member delegation led by Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(NY-14), members issued the following joint statement after their assessment tour of New York City facilities designated to support and house recently arrived asylum seekers.

Issues:Immigration
September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) issued the following statement, in collaboration with CHC leadership, to recognize the start of the National Hispanic Heritage Month.