Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district, published a series of posts on October 8, 2025, addressing diplomatic relations and community health initiatives. Espaillat, who has served in Congress since 2017 after replacing Charles Rangel, shared his perspectives on international appointments and local efforts to support seniors.
On October 8, 2025, Espaillat extended congratulations to a newly appointed ambassador, stating, “Extiendo mis más cálidas felicitaciones a la Honorable Leah Campos por su nombramiento como Embajadora de los Estados Unidos en la República Dominicana. Este es un momento importante para continuar fortaleciendo la histórica y estratégica alianza que une a nuestras dos naciones.”
Later the same day, he highlighted his participation in the opening of a new healthcare center in Harlem, writing, “Happy to join the opening of ArchCare’s newest PACE center in Harlem, dedicated to dignity, compassion, and holistic care for seniors in our community. Together, we’re closing gaps in health disparities and helping Harlem’s seniors thrive in the community they call home.” In a subsequent post in Spanish, he reiterated this message: “Me complace participar en la inauguración del nuevo centro PACE de ArchCare en Harlem, dedicado a la dignidad, la compasión y la atención holÃstica para las personas mayores de nuestra comunidad. Juntos, estamos reduciendo las brechas en la salud y ayudando a las personas” (October 8, 2025).
Espaillat’s recognition of Leah Campos as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries. His emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties highlights the importance of U.S.-Dominican relations.
The opening of ArchCare’s PACE center aligns with ongoing efforts to address health disparities among seniors in Harlem. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is designed to provide comprehensive medical and social services that enable older adults to remain in their communities.
Espaillat was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954 and currently resides in Manhattan. Before his tenure in Congress began in 2017, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1997 to 2010 and the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2016. He is a graduate of Queens College, City University of New York.
