NYC Gazette

Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district, has posted a series of tweets on April 10, 2025, addressing two separate incidents. Espaillat, who succeeded Charles Rangel in 2017 and has a long-standing career in public service, shared his thoughts on a tragic event and a personal aviation incident. Representing New York, Espaillat has served in Congress since 2017, after holding positions in the New York State Assembly and Senate.

In a tweet posted at 16:58 UTC, Espaillat expressed his condolences to the affected families following a tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. He wrote: "With deep sorrow, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. We mourn as a nation and embrace the families affected by this tragedy. May God grant you comfort and strength during this difficult time."

Espaillat reiterated these sentiments in a tweet, posted at 18:09 UTC, in Spanish, stating: "Con profundo pesar, expreso mis más sinceras condolencias a las familias afectadas por la tragedia ocurrida en la discoteca Jet Set de Santo Domingo. Lloramos como nación y abrazamos a las familias afectadas por esta tragedia. Que Dios les conceda consuelo y fortaleza en estos."

Later that afternoon, at 18:19 UTC, Espaillat described a personal incident involving a plane at the Ronald Reagan National Airport, noting "This afternoon, several members of Congress, including myself and other passengers, were involved in a minor incident where our plane clipped wings with another aircraft while taxiing." He stated that aviation mishaps have been increasing, with a critical comment about the situation under the current administration.

Espaillat, born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, in 1954 and a graduate of Queens College, City University of New York, continues his endeavors in Congress amid a backdrop of various challenges.