Congressman Adriano Espaillat rallies Bronx support and endorses Paterson mayoral candidate

In the Bronx, Congressman Adriano Espaillat held a large rally at the Kingsbridge Armory to boost his re‑election bid ahead of the June 23 Democratic primary. The event featured local elected officials and community leaders, highlighted his push for a $200 million renovation of the historic armory that could create about 1,800 jobs, and noted recent funding for Bronx Community College and Lehman College. Espaillat emphasized his work for immigrants, seniors, small businesses and the Dominican community in his district.

Separately, Espaillat publicly backed Dominican candidate Alex Méndez in the Paterson, New Jersey mayoral race, underscoring the strong ties between the Bronx’s Dominican population and Paterson’s sizable Dominican electorate.