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Councilmember Rafael Espinal Announces Brooklyn Borough President Run

Councilmember Rafael Espinal Announces Brooklyn Borough President Run

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Council Member Rafael Espinal And  Bushwick’s House Of Yes Team Up To Combat Sexual Harassment

Council Member Rafael Espinal And Bushwick’s House Of Yes Team Up To Combat Sexual Harassment

Bushwick Council Member Rafael Espinal Talks Bernie Sanders with Bushwick Daily

Bushwick Council Member Rafael Espinal Talks Bernie Sanders with Bushwick Daily

New York City Council member Rafael Espinal’s district stretches from Bushwick to Cypress Hills and encompasses a hotly debated part of the city in East New York which is slated for rezoning and redevelopment

Espinal Teases Yang Endorsement In Mayor’s Race

Espinal Teases Yang Endorsement In Mayor’s Race

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

Espinal Passed Bill Prohibiting Businesses to Refuse Cash in NYC

Espinal Passed Bill Prohibiting Businesses to Refuse Cash in NYC

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

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.

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

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

Another win for the environment!

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

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.

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

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.

Urban Agriculture Strikes A Win With Espinal And Adam’s Collective Charter

Urban Agriculture Strikes A Win With Espinal And Adam’s Collective Charter

Brooklyn elected officials announced a new joint sponsored legislation to expand urban agriculture and maintain community shared space at Ashford Street Abundant Garden.

Council Member Espinal Launches Largest NYC Site for Urban Agriculture

Council Member Espinal Launches Largest NYC Site for Urban Agriculture

The website was launched with the help of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

Council Member Espinal Wants Mandatory Green Roofs on New Buildings

Council Member Espinal Wants Mandatory Green Roofs on New Buildings

The Council Member wants more eco-friendly infrastructure throughout NYC.

Council Member Espinal Wants to Provide Mental Health Service to For Minors Visiting NYC Jails

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.

Plastic Straws, Bushwick Zoning and a Path into Politics: A Conversation with City Councilman Rafael

Plastic Straws, Bushwick Zoning and a Path into Politics: A Conversation with City Councilman Rafael

Councilmen Espinal is Proposing Legislation to Ban Plastic Straws in Bushwick

Councilmen Espinal is Proposing Legislation to Ban Plastic Straws in Bushwick

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.

Want to Talk Urban Farming? Join Council Member Espinal Tonight

Want to Talk Urban Farming? Join Council Member Espinal Tonight

Council Member Espinal is hosting a town hall to support the future of urban farming in NYC.

Bushwick’s Councilman Espinal Wants Gov. and MTA to Commit to Electric Buses for L Train Shutdown

Bushwick’s Councilman Espinal Wants Gov. and MTA to Commit to Electric Buses for L Train Shutdown

Councilman Rafael Espinal wants Gov. Cuomo and MTA to commit — officially.

Big Real Estate Investors Buy a Bushwick Building Where Anti-Gentrification Councilman Espinal Works

Big Real Estate Investors Buy a Bushwick Building Where Anti-Gentrification Councilman Espinal Works

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.

Council Member Espinal Wants to Map the City’s Bedbug Problem

Council Member Espinal Wants to Map the City’s Bedbug Problem

A proposed bill would make it possible for you to see where and when an infestation took place, ABC 7 reports.

Council Member Espinal Wants to See Electric Buses Become the Norm

Council Member Espinal Wants to See Electric Buses Become the Norm

What are our eco-conscious transit options when the L train goes out of commission?

Bushwick Councilman Espinal Takes Steps to Support Environmental Legislation

Bushwick Councilman Espinal Takes Steps to Support Environmental Legislation

Rafael Espinal has vowed to act against a national move away from environmental progress. Take a look at his proposed legislation.

Bushwick Not Ready for Santification. Local Bars & Council Member Espinal Alike Oppose SantaCon

Bushwick Not Ready for Santification. Local Bars & Council Member Espinal Alike Oppose SantaCon

Yesterday we informed you that the infamous annual bar crawl SantaCon has sent a letter to Bushwick bars announcing that this year’s drunk fest will be held in Bushwick on December 13

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

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”

Bushwick Official Is Calling Out President Trump For Poor-Shaming Immigrants

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.

A Bushwick Council Member’s Work Finally Paid off: New York City Now Has Its “Night Mayor”

A Bushwick Council Member’s Work Finally Paid off: New York City Now Has Its “Night Mayor”

Council Member Rafael Espinal, a longtime supporter of local nightlife and DIY venues, sponsored legislation to create an Office of Nightlife. It finally happened.

Bushwick Venues Will Say Goodbye to Cabaret Law and Start Dancing After Tuesday

Bushwick Venues Will Say Goodbye to Cabaret Law and Start Dancing After Tuesday

City Council will decide the fate of the Cabaret Law tomorrow and Councilman Rafael Espinal says he has the votes to repeal it.

Help Envision Bushwick’s Future at a Local “Community Plan” Meeting

Help Envision Bushwick’s Future at a Local “Community Plan” Meeting

Your input is requested at a meeting about Bushwick’s future: Bushwick residents have teamed up with Brooklyn Community Board 4, the Department of City Planning and the offices of local city council members Antonio Reynoso and Rafael Espinal to develop a community based approach to balancing “the desire to create and preserve affordable housing with the need to preserve Bushwick’s character

Rent for ‘Affordable’ Housing Units Rising With Increasing  Median Income

Rent for ‘Affordable’ Housing Units Rising With Increasing Median Income

Jennifer Gutierrez, the Democratic nominee for City Council member of District 34, says “affordability” does not line up with the income of Bushwick residents.

How Did The Brooklyn Democratic Party Get Here?

How Did The Brooklyn Democratic Party Get Here?

From party chairs to district leaders to canceled elections.

Darma The Developer?

Darma The Developer?

As the election tightens, big real estate is dumping money into local city council races

Who’s running for city council in the 37th District?

Who’s running for city council in the 37th District?

A guide to the candidates running to represent Brooklyn’s District 37

Petitioning in Bushwick

Petitioning in Bushwick