‘I have not formally endorsed yet, but…’ the former Bushwick councilman says, with a wink.
“Justice was served,” candidate Misba Abdin says of a ruling overturning a Board Of Elections decision that nixed his campaign
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”
Bushwick remains a battleground for rezoning under Mayor de Blasio Proposal and Community Plan.
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.
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.
Another win for the environment!
Bushwick Council Member is creating alternative ways to win over voters with his current Public Advocate campaign.
Roberta’s hosted an all-day fundraiser to raise $40,000 for Espinal to run for New York City Public Advocate.
So far, a dozen candidates have officially announced their campaigns for the position including Bushwick’s District 37 City Councilmember , Rafael Espinal.
If he wins, Espinal will become the youngest politician, and the first Latino to be in city-wide politics.
Council Member Rafael Espinal has spoken out about immigrant rights several times this year.
The scooters are supposed to help take burden off the MTA system in lieu of the upcoming L train shutdown.
Brooklyn elected officials announced a new joint sponsored legislation to expand urban agriculture and maintain community shared space at Ashford Street Abundant Garden.
The website was launched with the help of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
The Council Member wants more eco-friendly infrastructure throughout NYC.
The Council Member, who represents various Brooklyn neighborhoods including Bushwick, made the proposal last month.
The councilmen joins coalition to reduce plastic waste in NYC. Praised by environmental groups, the bill would be enforced by the city and includes a two year transition period for businesses.
Because those things are killer-awesome.
Council Member Rafael Espinal, a longtime supporter of local nightlife and DIY venues, sponsored legislation to create an Office of Nightlife. It finally happened.
Councilman Rafael Espinal wants Gov. Cuomo and MTA to commit — officially.
The people have spoken and the votes have been counted. How was our city’s government changed?
City Council will decide the fate of the Cabaret Law tomorrow and Councilman Rafael Espinal says he has the votes to repeal it.
Cycamore Capital, an investment firm specializing in value-add real estate, has bought a property on Knickerbocker Avenue where New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal has his office.
Local artists and DIY spaces are joining forces to help protect the cultural and artistic fabric of New York City.
The office will be responsible for making sure that the industry can grow in NYC.
A new bill would create a task force to study NYC nightlife and recommend ways to modernize the system of licensing.
A new community plan won’t come together until 2018, likely.
