Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district, marked the beginning of 2026 by sharing messages of gratitude and optimism with his constituents through a series of posts on social media.
In an early morning post on January 1, Espaillat wrote, “Happy New Year! I look forward to continuing our work to uplift families and build a stronger, more equitable future for our community. May this new year bring you peace, resilience, and renewed purpose.”
Shortly after, he expressed appreciation for the support and collaboration from his district in Spanish: “Al finalizar el año, quiero agradecerles su continua confianza y colaboración. Nuestro trabajo conjunto ha fortalecido nuestro distrito y nos ha preparado para las oportunidades que vienen. Les deseo una Víspera de Año Nuevo segura y llena de esperanza.” (Posted January 1.)
Espaillat continued his bilingual outreach with another message posted minutes later: “¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Espero con entusiasmo continuar nuestro trabajo para apoyar a las familias y construir un futuro más sólido y equitativo para nuestra comunidad. Que este nuevo año les traiga paz, fortaleza y un propósito renovado.” (January 1.)
Espaillat has served in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Charles Rangel as representative for New York’s 13th district. Before joining Congress, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1997 to 2010 and in the State Senate from 2011 to 2016. He was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954 and currently resides in Manhattan. Espaillat graduated from Queens College at the City University of New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978.
