NYC Gazette

Adriano Espaillat, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 13th district, offered reflections on topics ranging from sports history to political concerns via his recent tweets. Espaillat, who has served in Congress since 2017 after taking over from Charles Rangel, has a background in the New York State Assembly and Senate.

On April 15, 2025, Espaillat commemorated Jackie Robinson, noting, "Today, we celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson — the first Black player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. He was more than an athlete — he was a trailblazer, a civil rights icon, and a symbol of strength in the face of injustice. Because of Jackie, the". The tweet highlights Robinson’s significant impact on both sports and society.

In a subsequent tweet on April 16, 2025, Espaillat commented on the political landscape, stating, "The Trump Administration is inching closer and closer to a constitutional crisis. Bring. Kilmar. Home. Now." This tweet suggests pressing concerns about the current political administration and its potential constitutional implications.

Also on April 16, 2025, the Congressman tweeted in Spanish to recognize Robinson's contributions, "Hoy celebramos el legado de Jackie Robinson, el primer jugador negro en romper la barrera racial de las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol en 1947. Fue más que un atleta ―fue un pionero, un ícono de los derechos civiles y un símbolo de fortaleza ante la injusticia. Gracias a Jackie, el". This mirrors his earlier English-language tweet but reaches out to a broader audience across language barriers.

Adriano Espaillat, aged 68, was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, in 1954. He received his education at Queens College, City University of New York, graduating in 1978 with a BA, and currently resides in Manhattan.