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Rafael Named Time Out New York’s New Yorker of the Year 2017

Rafael Named Time Out New York’s New Yorker of the Year 2017

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Sunday Routine

The New York Times Sunday Routine

How Rafael Espinal, Brooklyn Council Member, spends his Sundays.

New York Times: Will Green Roofs Get the Green Light?

New York Times: Will Green Roofs Get the Green Light?

Bushwick Daily

BUSHWICK DAILY

POLITICO: Meet the Only Member of the New York City Council Endorsing Bernie Sanders

POLITICO: Meet the Only Member of the New York City Council Endorsing Bernie Sanders

The Bridge BK: How Rafael Espinal Emerged as the City Council’s Idea Man

The Bridge BK: How Rafael Espinal Emerged as the City Council’s Idea Man

HUFFPOST: New York City Just Recognized That It’s Not Only Women Who Have To Change Diapers

HUFFPOST: New York City Just Recognized That It’s Not Only Women Who Have To Change Diapers

VICE: Riders on the L: Councilman Rafael L. Espinal

VICE: Riders on the L: Councilman Rafael L. Espinal

Remezcla: Meet Rafael Espinal, the NYC Council Member Fighting for His East New York Community

Remezcla: Meet Rafael Espinal, the NYC Council Member Fighting for His East New York Community

East New York News: Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr. Becomes An Official Supporter Of The Healthy NYC Initiative

East New York News: Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr. Becomes An Official Supporter Of The Healthy NYC Initiative

AMNY: Spectrum complaints prompt cable survey by Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr.

AMNY: Spectrum complaints prompt cable survey by Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr.

NBC New York: New York City Takes Aim at Plastic Straws in Proposed Ban

NBC New York: New York City Takes Aim at Plastic Straws in Proposed Ban

Good Trouble Mag: NY STATE OF MIND: RAFAEL ESPINAL

Good Trouble Mag: NY STATE OF MIND: RAFAEL ESPINAL

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I know it’s abrupt, but I want everyone to know that I meditated on this and decided it’s the right thing to do. Serving my district and #nyc has been a true honor. I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished and certain that it
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Almost half of college students are food insecure. In CUNY alone that could mean over 100,000. I'm proud to stand w/ Speaker @coreyjohnsonnyc as he announces his initiative with @cunyedu to support our city's students' right to eat and to eat well. $
Stated Meetings: when the City Council as a full body meets to vote on important legislation and catch up on personal matters. Here I am earlier today, probably talking with @keithpowersnyc about district issues and my recent work trip to London. #ny
We just voted to pass my bird-friendly glass bill w/ Speaker @coreyjohnsonnyc. An issue that was brought to my attention by @NYCAudubon while studying the feasibility of green roofs. This bill will be a next step in the conservation of our environmen
Yesterday we hosted a successful Citizenship! Almost 100 individuals were put on to the path for citizenship thanks to the work of @cunycitizenshipnow. 
Thank you @northbrooklynymca for being generous with your space and helping us make this event ha
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