NYC Gazette

Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 13th district, recently shared several updates on social media. These posts highlight his ongoing legislative efforts and community engagements.

On February 8, 2025, Espaillat announced that he, along with colleagues Rep. Jerry Nadler, Nydia Velázquez, and Grace Meng, sent a letter to the Adams Administration expressing concerns about recent reports regarding directives sent to NYC staff and agencies. The congressman stated: "Esta tarde, @RepJerryNadler @nydiavelazquez @repgracemeng y yo enviamos una carta a la Administración Adams en la que detallamos nuestras inquietudes sobre los informes recientes sobre las directrices enviadas al personal y las agencias de NYC, que no solo son confusas sino que…"

In another post on the same day at 15:02 UTC, Espaillat criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies. He emphasized the need to protect Dreamers and uphold national values by stating: "The Trump administration is casting a wide-net of immigration enforcement targeting innocent families. We must protect Dreamers, farmworkers, and families-- and uphold the values of our nation." He also mentioned an upcoming segment with Laura Coates on CNN.

Later that day at 16:33 UTC, Espaillat invited constituents to participate in an event scheduled for 1 PM by registering through a provided link. He encouraged engagement by posting: "Happening today at 1pm. Register using the link below to tune in and get your questions answered."