Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district and a longtime public servant, recently addressed several issues on his social media account, ranging from cultural celebrations in New York City to national policy concerns and public health.
On August 10, 2025, Espaillat highlighted the significance of Dominican heritage in New York City. He posted: “Orgulloso de unirme a los líderes de NYC y al @NatDDP para reconocer la herencia dominicana y su profundo impacto en nuestra ciudad: celebrando la diáspora, honrando su historia y forjando nuestro futuro compartido. ¡Estamos aquí! “.
The following day, August 11, Espaillat criticized former President Donald Trump’s approach toward homelessness. In his post he stated: “Using military force against an impoverished civilian population is the act of a dictator, not a president. Donald Trump’s actions to declare a public safety emergency against individuals experiencing homelessness and personally attacking them is vile and inhumane.”
Later that same day, Espaillat addressed concerns about public health in his district by referencing correspondence with federal authorities. He wrote: “Read my letter to the CDC urging support and oversight to curb future Legionnaires’ disease clusters in New York City and parts of my district. My office will continue to monitor this situation and guidance for best practices for prevention to ensure community safety.”
Espaillat has represented New York’s 13th District since 2017 after succeeding Charles Rangel. Prior to serving in Congress, he was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1997 to 2010 and served in the State Senate from 2011 until his election to Congress.
He was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954 and has lived much of his life in Manhattan.
He graduated from Queens College at the City University of New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978.
