Pets
Dog Harbor Pilot Program for Brooklyn passes City Council
Espinal helped craft a bill to keep local pups safer and cooler.
All Articles by Jarrett Lyons
Food and Drink
City Food Carts Will Start Having Letter Grades This December
How will these regulations affect the abundance of food sellers in Brooklyn?
Music and Nightlife
Council Member Rafael Espinal And Bushwick’s House Of Yes Team Up To Combat Sexual Harassment
This package of legislation is the first of it's kind when it comes to addressing harassment in nightlife venues.
Community
Bushwick Community Vows To Support LGBT+ Residents As The Government Pushes To Erase Trans Rights
Community groups and leaders want trans community members to feel safe and empowered.
News
Bushwick Official Is Calling Out President Trump For Poor-Shaming Immigrants
Council Member Rafael Espinal has spoken out about immigrant rights several times this year.
News
Local Legislators Team Up With Tech Startup To Legalize Electronic Scooters In NYC
The scooters are supposed to help take burden off the MTA system in lieu of the upcoming L train shutdown.
News
Council Member Espinal Wants to Provide Mental Health Service to For Minors Visiting NYC Jails
The Council Member, who represents various Brooklyn neighborhoods including Bushwick, made the proposal last month.