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Revision as of 17:07, 11 February 2010 by 204.97.104.30 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Adriano Espaillat is a member of the New York State Assembly who was born in the Dominican Republic and emigrated to New York City. He graduated from Bishop Dubois High School in 1974, and in 1978, earned his B.S. degree in political science at Queens College.
Public office
Together with Miguel Martinez, Espaillat formed a political club named the Northern Manhattan Democrats for Change.
In 1996, Espaillat became the first Dominican-American elected to the New York State Assembly – he represents the 72nd District which covers the Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill regions of Manhattan. Between May 2003 and January 2007, he chaired the Black, Puerto Rican, and Hispanic caucus.
In 2005 Espaillat ran unsuccessfully for Manhattan Borough President.
References
- "El poder politico de Nueva York tambien honró el dia de Duarte [[:Template:Es]]". La Nación Dominicana. February 1, 2010. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
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: URL–wikilink conflict (help) - "Spotlight on Alumni Legislators: Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat" (PDF). CUNY Matters. Spring 2004. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
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(help) - Hicks, Jonathan P. (April 6, 1998). "Rivals Renew Contest for Dominican Vote". The New York Times. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- ^ "Adriano Espaillat". The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- "The Nine Candidates for Manhattan Borough President and What They Have to Say". The New York Times. September 7, 2005. Retrieved February 6, 2010.