NYC Gazette

Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 13th district, has announced several notable participants for the upcoming "Dominicans on the Hill" event. This annual gathering celebrates Dominican culture and heritage by bringing together influential figures from across the United States and the Dominican diaspora.

On January 24, 2025, Espaillat confirmed that Olympic Gold Medalist Marileidy Paulino will be joining this year's event. He stated, "CONFIRMED: We’re honored to have Olympic Gold Medalist Marileidy Paulino (@Marileidy_P) joining this year’s Dominicans on the Hill!" The announcement highlights the significance of the event in celebrating cultural achievements and civic engagement.

Later that day, Espaillat reiterated his excitement about Paulino's participation in Spanish, tweeting "CONFIRMADO: ¡Nos sentimos honrados de contar con la participación de la medallista de oro olímpica Marileidy Paulino (@Marileidy_P) en la edición de este año de Dominicanos en el Capitolio!" This bilingual announcement underscores the event's appeal to both English and Spanish-speaking communities.

On January 25, 2025, Espaillat further announced that Jatnna Tavárez would be a guest speaker at the event. He expressed his enthusiasm with "CONFIRMED: Excited to announce Jatnna Tavárez as a guest speaker at this year’s Dominicans on the Hill! " The inclusion of prominent speakers like Tavárez emphasizes the event's role in fostering dialogue and collaboration among changemakers.