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Espinal Teases Yang Endorsement In Mayor’s Race

'I have not formally endorsed yet, but…' the former Bushwick councilman says, with a wink.

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Brooklyn Supreme Court Puts Misba Abdin Back on the City Council Ballot for District 37

“Justice was served," candidate Misba Abdin says of a ruling overturning a Board Of Elections decision that nixed his campaign

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City Council Candidates Speak Out Against Cuomo’s Abrupt Cancellation of Special Election

Candidates accuse Democratic Party of 'blatant anti-democratic power grab' amid COVID-19 pandemic

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The Bitter Fight for Brooklyn’s City Council Seat is Complicated by Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the election for Rafael Espinal’s seat until June but the candidates are still running and "politics is still alive and well in Brooklyn"

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Locals and Activists Continue Resistance to Bushwick Rezoning

Bushwick remains a battleground for rezoning under Mayor de Blasio Proposal and Community Plan.

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Councilmember Rafael Espinal Announces Brooklyn Borough President Run

Espinal joins the race with fellow councilmembers Robert Corgeny, Antonio Reynoso and Crown Heights-based, formerly incarcerated bishop Lamor Whitehead.

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Espinal Passed Bill Prohibiting Businesses to Refuse Cash in NYC

With 30 percent of Bushwick residents underbanked and 20 percent unbanked, it is imperative that businesses accept cash.

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Leading Urban Environmentalists Gathered in Bushwick to Discuss Green Roofs and City Sustainability

All new buildings are required to have 100 percent sustainable roofs in the form of green roofs, solar panels, or some combination of the two.

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Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

On June 11, the New York City Council’s Committee on Land Use held a hearing on Council Member Rafael Espinal's bill calling for the development of an urban agricultural plan.

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Espinal’s Bill Requiring Green Roofs on New NYC Buildings Was Passed

Another win for the environment!

Long Reads

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Untangling the city councilman and public advocate candidate’s machine origins and green aspirations.

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Rafael Espinal Pushes Creative Legislations at Forum with NYC Public Advocate Candidates

Bushwick Council Member is creating alternative ways to win over voters with his current Public Advocate campaign.

Community

Bushwick’s Councilman Espinal Packs Roberta’s for Campaign Fundraiser

Roberta's hosted an all-day fundraiser to raise $40,000 for Espinal to run for New York City Public Advocate.

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Rafael Espinal’s Campaign Kickoff for Public Advocate is Happening Tonight at House of Yes

It's fitting that the unofficial Night Mayor would launch a campaign at one of Bushwick's better known nightclubs.

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Espinal’s Historic Campaign & Why the Special Election for NYC Public Advocate Matters for Bushwick

So far, a dozen candidates have officially announced their campaigns for the position including Bushwick’s District 37 City Councilmember , Rafael Espinal.

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Rafael Espinal Has Launched a Historic Campaign to Become Next Public Advocate of New York City

If he wins, Espinal will become the youngest politician, and the first Latino to be in city-wide politics.

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