Congressman Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to deny Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) entry into Israel: Continue Reading →
Category Archives: policy
Harlem Rep. Espaillat And Evans Introduce The No Funding For Confederate Symbols Act
Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-3) reintroduced the No Funding for Confederate Symbols Act. Continue Reading →
Senate Majority Leaders On Protections From Harlem To Hollis Against Sexual Harassment Signed Into Law
Affecting workers from Harlem To Hollis, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “No one should have to endure sexual harassment or mistreatment in the workplace. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Annouonces Anusha Venkataraman As Incoming NYC Chief Service Officer
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today Anusha Venkataraman as the new NYC Chief Service Officer. Venkataraman will assume the role effective October 9th. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Espailat Urges Army Corps, NYC Parks To Collaborate On Historic Inwood Wetland Restoration
Rep. Adriano Espaillat wrote to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation requesting that they collaborate on two projects to restore historic wetland sites at Inwood Hill Park and Sherman Creek Park within New York’s 13th congressional district. Continue Reading →
Uptown Rep Rodriquez, Other Electeds And Riders Respond As Transit Tour Wraps Up
Today, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the Transportation Committee, Speaker Corey Johnson, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Continue Reading →
Call For Applications Trump Administration To Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiative
Today, in support of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an opportunity to apply for technical assistance for communities. Continue Reading →
The New York City Council’s 3rd Annual Riders Respond Transit Tour Kick-Off With Uptowns
Join Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Speaker Corey Johnson, Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, Transportation Alternatives,
Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat And Others Introduce The Jumpstart On College Act
Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Senator Edward J. Markey joined by Representatives Dan Kildee, Jahana Hayes, Marcia L. Fudge, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Steven Horsford. Continue Reading →